Interview (Autistic Adult - Travel experience)
Participant: Female, 25–34
What does independence mean to you?
“It means I can live my life freely without being Co dependent on others.”
This participant clearly connects independence with freedom from dependency on other people.
Can you tell me about an international trip you have taken? Were there any parts of planning or travelling that you found particularly difficult?
“Recently I went to Italy and the most tricky part was the trains. As we didn’t realise we had to validate the tickets.”
This is a good example of how unfamiliar rules and procedures can create barriers when travelling internationally. Something routine within one country may be completely unfamiliar to someone visiting.
Have any barriers affected your confidence, independence, or willingness to travel internationally?