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The Neurodivergent Travel Prep Checklist
Built with neurodivergent needs in mind — useful for any brain that carries too much. Check things off here, or print it and stick it by the door.
Before leaving
Tickets / confirmations saved somewhere I can find them
ID and documents in one place
Phone + charger (and a backup battery if it’s a long day)
Medication, packed where I can reach it
Water bottle and a snack
Comfort item
Clothes packed (check the weather once, then stop checking)
Sensory supports
Headphones or earplugs
Sunglasses or a hat
Something to fidget with
Gum, mints, or a familiar taste
A downloaded playlist, podcast, or show (works offline)
Timing
I know what time I need to leave
I added buffer time so I don’t have to rush
Alarms set — one to get ready, one to leave
I know what happens first when I arrive
Backup plan
I know what I’ll do if plans change
Important numbers are written down, not just in my phone
I know where I could take a break if I need one
If I get overwhelmed
My “first move” when it’s too much: find quiet / breathe / headphones on
Person I can contact: ______________________
One sentence I can show someone if speaking is hard
Recovery after arrival
Drink water
Eat something
Unpacking can wait — rest first
Note one thing that worked and one thing to change next time
My Travel Buddy turns this checklist into a living plan — a Planner can build it ahead of time, with guided packing, document tracking, reminders, and an “I’m overwhelmed” button for the Traveler. See how it works →