Flying with Special Needs Chidren

I was watching the news this morning and saw a story about a family who was kicked off a flight because their autistic daughter was upset about food choices  I feel for them.  I have been there.  Kayla has autism.  Although she has not had a fit on a plane, she could have had one.  One time, we did have an issue with her not waking after a plane had landed.  Mia had issues, also.  She came home when she was 3, but more like a baby.  She was scared and wanted us to hold her.  The flight attendant made us put her in a seat.  She screamed.  People probably did not like it, but just think about how scared she was.  This was her first time flying.  In 26 days, we will be doing it again.  I can only imagine how Elana will take this.  We will do our best to keep her content.