Airport is first to help autism sufferers

AUTISM sufferers are to be given new help when using a busy airport.

Glasgow Airport has become the first in the UK to give specialist training to staff from the Autism Reality Experience.

The innovative sensory experience is designed to give people a better understanding of some of the difficulties faced by people with autism.

Hands-on sessions help people better understand how sensitivities to light, sound and the everyday environment can impact individuals on the autism spectrum.

Charlene Tait, director of autism practice and research at Scottish Autism, said: “We are very pleased to see Glasgow taking the lead.”