Only a few understand the struggle of mental illness and of the family trying to help one of their members. In an attempt to lessen the struggle and airbus station has recently inaugurated its special ‘sensory room’ that is meant to train and prepare kids with autism and other special needs for their flying experience. This one-of-a-kind cell at the Pittsburgh International Airport is a 1500 square foot soundproof replica of the American Airbus jet cabin having seat belts, overhead bins, comfy seating, soothing lights, and an adult-sized changing table, etc which enables the kids to get used to the flight environment.

Their employee Jason Rudge whose 4-year-old son has autism became the inspiration for this idea, and his son Presley first experienced a ‘sensory room’ some two years ago which is said to have had a positive impact on him. The 39-year-old Rudge said that there was a significant difference just like night and day. “My son would come out of the room and happily interact with people around which was not a common sight for us and so I did my research then pitched the idea to the CEO, who called me to her office two weeks later and mentioned that this was going to happen,” said he.

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— Pittsburgh International Airport (@PITairport) July 24, 2019

“This is just another way of being conscientious of our guests because for us it is very important that those who want to be here have a struggle-free and joyous time. This also is a big way of doing some public service” said the CEO Christina Cassotis. Rudge has named this place Presley’s Palace and hopes it will allow families to go on holidays they entirely crossed off their list. “The look on Presley’s face for unbelievable, he put on his seatbelt right away and was ready to wing” adds Rudge.

This is an incredible idea that has made things simpler for families and for kids who scuffle and brawl daily and we hope it permits them to enjoy things they thought they would never be able to.

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