(Autism Digest) Holiday Travel Hacks: Resistance Band Can Ease Transition Anxiety

With the holiday season underway, families are preparing for busy airports, long waits, and the stress of travel. For individuals with autism, these environments can be especially overwhelming. That's why our team at Kidisthenics Fitness Company wanted to share a few simple, targeted movements families can use to help manage travel anxiety. These exercises require only a resistance band and can be performed right from an airport chair, making them both practical and effective in moments of stress.

Proprioception – sometimes called the "sixth sense" – is the body's ability to perceive its own position, movement, and force in space. This sensory input helps us coordinate movements, regulate pressure, and maintain a sense of stability. For individuals with autism, proprioceptive processing can look different: some may be oversensitive to certain movements or pressures, while others may seek out intense input through repetitive motions.

Read the full online version of the Autism Digest article to learn more!

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