Shameless passenger said autistic girl should not be allowed on plane to Disneyland - but brother, 10, had amazing response
Autism a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts.
The Smith family - a mother, daughter, and son - had been travelling to Disneyland in Paris for
half term but their journey took on a sad turn as a passenger sitting in front of them turned when
the flight had landed and told them they should not travel again because it is "disruptive for
other people". The shameless passenger told the family their autistic girl should not be allowed to fly - and the child's protective 10-year-old brother had an incredible response. Kai Smith, from Ware, was travelling to the entertainment resort in Paris with mum Michelle and five-year-old sister Sienna during the February half term .
After the flight had landed a woman sitting in front of the family turned to Michelle to say they should never fly again. The mum claims the woman said the disabled child - referring to Sienna - would disrupt the flight for other passengers. (the Hertfordshire Mercury reports).
The Smith family - a mother, daughter, and son - had been travelling to Disneyland in Paris for
half term but their journey took on a sad turn as a passenger sitting in front of them turned when
the flight had landed and told them they should not travel again because it is "disruptive for
other people". The shameless passenger told the family their autistic girl should not be allowed to fly - and the child's protective 10-year-old brother had an incredible response. Kai Smith, from Ware, was travelling to the entertainment resort in Paris with mum Michelle and five-year-old sister Sienna during the February half term .
After the flight had landed a woman sitting in front of the family turned to Michelle to say they should never fly again. The mum claims the woman said the disabled child - referring to Sienna - would disrupt the flight for other passengers. (the Hertfordshire Mercury reports).
Kai responded by saying his sister should not be singled out because of her disability and asked the passenger, "could you imagine if I discriminated against you just because you're
different?"
Since the incident Kai has been inspired to
Since the incident Kai has been inspired to
support Sienna even further by organising a
large-scale bike ride after hearing his sister's
school needed a new bus.
As well as autism, Sienna has a condition called
As well as autism, Sienna has a condition called
idic15, meaning that she has an extra
chromosome. This can cause delays in language
development and motor skills.
Kai said his sister is 'very important' to him.
Mum Michelle Husband, 39, said: "I am off the
scale proud of what a wonderful brother he is.
"He has always been there for her (Sienna) and
is never negative towards her."
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