Travelling as a Neurodivergent Adult: Airports, Advocacy & Accommodations

In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James returns from New Zealand and joins Simon Scott for an honest and surprisingly positive conversation about travelling as a neurodivergent person.

From long-haul flights and jet lag to airport anxiety and invisible disability accommodations, they reflect on how different this trip felt compared to previous travel experiences. Jordan shares how advocating for pre-boarding, using the sunflower lanyard, and clearly communicating needs made a significant difference — and why asking for accommodations can completely change the experience of flying.

They also explore the cognitive and sensory impact of jet lag, navigating time zone shifts, balancing FOMO with regulation, and knowing when to cancel plans instead of pushing through burnout.

This episode explores:

• Travelling with invisible disabilities
• Advocating for airport accommodations
• Sunflower lanyards and pre-boarding
• Long-haul flights and neurodivergent sensory stress
• Jet lag and ADHD brain fog
• FOMO vs nervous system regulation
• Special interests and travel intensity
• Being present vs filming everything
• Post-holiday blues and returning to routine

A relaxed but reflective episode about autonomy, accessibility, travel anxiety, and learning to prioritise regulation over pressure — even when you’re standing at Mount Doom.

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