Autism and Alton towers

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Their website is a bit vague. We are going this week (2 adults and 3 children, one with asd dx) and sure he will qualify for a fast pass as he is a nightmare at queuing. But will we all get the fast pass or will we need to split into two groups. Any other tips from anyone? Many thanks

I went a few weeks ago and my daughter was able to ride with her brother with autism - think it was disabled child plus 3 - theywere very good and helpful

You can get a free carer with a disabled child and you can book online when you go in regards prices. Staples are also doing buy one get one free vouchers on any purchase atm so thats another adult and child accounted for if you buy this at the turnstile. They will let your child and 3 others fast track - the more popular rides you have to wait an hour in between before returning. So you may need to buy one more fast track ticket? For fast track evidence they usually accept a dx letter but not DLA form.

We just went - for DS brothers benefit rather than DS. DS3 struggled with the noise although he is not usually noise sensitive. Was the screaming and the roller coasters on the rails. Saw another boy with his ear defenders on and thought thats what I will take with me next time! No problem with the band thing - you get a pass and get to go on each big ride once if you want; they stagger it so you have to wait a certain time before you go on the next big ride. This only applies to about 7 big rides everything else you can go on straight away / as many times as you like. I saw families of 4 use the disabled access and be allowed on together. Many of the big rides they only let 1 or 2 disabled people on at a time so there can still be a queue.