finger scans for 17 yo autistic

[connie254]

My son can do the finger scan but not realistically the same every time. If I have the GAC with me, can it overridden by the CM? What can I say to the CM to help/what can be done?

 

[Cheshire Figment]

I would suggest quietly mentioning "He's autistic" to the Greeter at the turnstile. I know that when I am working a turnstile I can generally tell when a person is having real problems with the finger scan and can take needed actions.

 

[SueM in MN]

My DD is not autistic, but she is disabled and has never been asked for a finger scan. Most of the CMs are pretty observant, as Cheshire Figment mentioned and are not going to try to make someone with a disability do a finger scan when they are not able to do so.

 

[Mary976]

You probably know this, but this was something I have forgotten on past occasions: be sure you have your photo ID on hand just in case someone wants to see it. There was a problem with DD's finger scan once (unrelated to her disability) but they only wanted to see my ID.

Have fun!
Mary

 

[of2dbeach]

i have asked about this and we just tell them at the turnstiles because Mike has a fit if he cant go thru the little thing like we do so they just say wait they have to push a magic button and he can go thru like we do .We also have mike wear is GAC in a plastic lanyard we get from Walmart. it has velcro so it breaks away if needed. that way it also helps others when they stare at us or when mike wants to see a character it gives them a heads up without alot of exsplaining. we also add a card with our cell numbers just in case he gets lost . hope this helps.

 

[DisMomAmy]

We also did the laminated "ID" tags for our kids - I just laminated a card that explained that Alex has autism and on the back I put all of our cell phones numbers. We made one for Zachary too without the autism explanation. We had them wear shorts with belt loops every day and attached the tags to that.

 

[BeckyScott]

We did dog tags.

WalMart has this machine that makes dog tags. Both for real dogs, but also military-style dog tags. Oldest DS has been in a military phase for a couple of years now, so they seemed like a good choice.

Oldest DS's has his name, my cell number, and his birthdate. Well, there were three lines and I couldn't think of anything else to put.

Youngest DS's has his name, the word Autism, and my cell number.

I kept our GAC in my fanny pack in the little front pocket. I forgot to buy a lanyard before we left. I don't know that DS would have put up with it anyway. About Day 3 he didn't want to wear the dog tag (claiming the chain was itchy) and so I attached it to his fanny pack. He did understand that my phone number was on there and that it was there for if he got lost.

DS did have some trouble with the finger scans, and several times the CM just over-rode it, they were quick to pick up on it. I think (and I know this sounds silly) but if you've got a kid (even a big kid) and the parents are standing there talking very strangely (and no offense meant but I know my vocabulary is different when I talk to DS in a situation like that, DH and I standing there talking to an 8-year-old going "okay, honey, can you please put your finger right on this spot? no, stand right where you are and let Daddy put your finger on the right spot. And stand very very still for me please", this is just not how most people talk to 8-year-olds) anyway, most CM's are going to pick up on that.

 

[momejay]

My 12 year old autistic son wears a medical ID type anklet. It attaches to his ankle with velcro & I found it online. It is called a "road ID." They are used for joggers that don't want to carry around a wallet & God forbid if they are injured while jogging they can be identified. I have my cell number & his food allergy engraved on it.
My son has never had to do the finger scan & they scan me instead or just let him go. He refuses to hold his finger there. They have checked his ID or mine a few times to make sure it matches his pass. (we have annual passes)

 

[teachallday]

I haven't been to Disney World since the year they opened Epcot Center (about 2 months before it opened). I am planning a trip this summer with my developmentally delayed little girl.

What is this finger scan and where is it used?

 

[mechurchlady]

The finger scan is a scanner like you have at the supermarket but much smaller window that reads fingerprints. It is used to identify via fingerprint the person who uses a ticket to get into any park. They started back in 1996.

http://allears.net/pl/fingerscan.htm
That gets more into detail and has pictures.

 

[maburke]

Both my my boys have regular MedicAlert bracelets. They say autism, but they also have the 800 number to call that has all of our phone numbers on file. That way, if I change my phone number, I don't have to get them new bracelets! It also has all of their meds and allergy info on file.

 

[PatMcDuck]

No finger scans for my 19 year old son with Down Syndrome and Autism. They do not ask, and if they did, I would decline.

 

[MemoryMakers2669]

My friend has NO fingers...well she does, but they aren't in great shape and she can't do the finger scan.....and it isn't an issue at all!

 

[momtoBrandon&Jacob]

Both my my boys have regular MedicAlert bracelets. They say autism, but they also have the 800 number to call that has all of our phone numbers on file. That way, if I change my phone number, I don't have to get them new bracelets! It also has all of their meds and allergy info on file.

Wow, that is a good idea. My husband's nephew is autistic so I will relay this info to the family.