Understanding Autism for the Tourism Sector

-What is autism: concept of “spectrum” and different levels of ability

• One diagnosis, different aspects

• Autism doesn't mean illness

• Communication

• Sensory disease

• Stereotipies

-What your employees should know about welcoming an autistic person and his family

• Communication: how to approach an autistic individual

• Sensory disease: the right things to notice and what you can do

• Routine: how to give help

• Restaurants: suggestions

• Rooms: suggestions