My son going on a long plane ride....

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I may not be a parent, but I am an Aspie who has been on many many plane rides throughout my life.

First of all, if noises are a trouble ((IE, Engines, people talking, babies crying)) either give him plenty of music, or earplugs. Earplugs for when the plane is taking off and landing, music or DVDs for when it is in flight, unless they don't like music.

I'm hoping he's not going on his own, if he is, make sure the flight attendant knows what to deal with, and if there's a guardian riding along with him, make sure THEY know what to do should something arise.

Also, having them pack electronic games are good, but also bring things like puzzles they can write, Sudoku are very good for when the plane is taking off and landing.

Make sure their seats are appropriate, if your son is going on his own, make sure he's either next to a free seat, or if they're with a guardian, make sure the placement is right, if seeing people is a problem, sit in the front, people kjicking at your seat, sit in the back, same with bumps. In the front, there tend to be more bumps, but they're so mild you cannot feel them, and in the back of the plane, there are fewer, more severe bumps, think of it like a bus. Near the middle of the plane has the loudest part of the engine, I do NOT recommend this seat.

Anything else you'd like help with?