WAWAWUTO17 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi I was wondering if anyone has autistic children that they take to the game ? My son turns 5 on Monday and I want to get him a season ticket next season. Where would you recommend for the best seating ? I currently sit in the north at the moment. He will be attending his first game against Huddersfield next Saturday. We are sitting in the south for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hope he enjoys it mate...But I reckon more or less anywhere in the ground... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beighton_Owl Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi I was wondering if anyone has autistic children that they take to the game ? My son turns 5 on Monday and I want to get him a season ticket next season. Where would you recommend for the best seating ? I currently sit in the north at the moment. He will be attending his first game against Huddersfield next Saturday. We are sitting in the south for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beighton_Owl Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 My daughter has autism and she's had her first ever season ticket which we have just renewed we sit on the kop front row behind the net so she can see the players close up and greet the mascots as the walk by Ive not had much trouble were we sit as regards to the swearing etc and there has been a good few empty seats around were I sit all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wednesdaybird Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi I also sit on the north stand with my 12 year old son who is autistic, we sit near the corner flag, but we have sat further up near the half way line & both are very good seats I would say the closer you sit to the front of the stand the more comfortable it will be for a 5 year old, we are on the second row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAWAWUTO17 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Thanks everyone. We are testing the south out next week. He is non verbal but I have a funny feeling he might like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowview owl Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 What about grandstand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhopping Owl Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Grandstand is a decent shout. Anywhere should be fine tbh, you just want to be careful about the swearing on the kop if that's what you want to avoid. Hope he enjoys it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GY-owl.4 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Grandstand works... its away from the loudest noise, also away from the brightest lights. Not to mention they have comfy concourses and a chill out room if you need to give the little one some time out for 5 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ka58 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Hi I was wondering if anyone has autistic children that they take to the game ? My son turns 5 on Monday and I want to get him a season ticket next season. Where would you recommend for the best seating ? I currently sit in the north at the moment. He will be attending his first game against Huddersfield next Saturday. We are sitting in the south for it! I can't suggest any particular stand.I hope you both have a great time but would say that 5 is young for the match and def for a season ticket. 2 hours is a long time for a kid at 5 to stay interested. You know your lad - just passing on advice from a few half time walk outs when mine were around that age😩 Edited April 1, 2015 by ka58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddogbob Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I can't suggest any particular stand. I hope you both have a great time but would say that 5 is young for the match and def for a season ticket. 2 hours is a long time for a kid at 5 to stay interested. You know your lad - just passing on advice from a few half time walk outs when mine were around that age😩 Depends on the kid, I took my lad (3 years old) to his first game, on the north stand and he was fine. Seemed to enjoy the whole experience. Depends on the kid, I made sure I took things to keep him interested just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 We have an autistic young adult behind us. My son has very slight autistic traits. We've never had any problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I can't suggest any particular stand. I hope you both have a great time but would say that 5 is young for the match and def for a season ticket. 2 hours is a long time for a kid at 5 to stay interested. You know your lad - just passing on advice from a few half time walk outs when mine were around that age😩 Both my kids take their DS to avoid any boredom, which this season had been quite often. I've even considered taking one myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakefieldowl Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sent you a pm...hope it helps UTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) My son is also 5 and has autism,I've not got him a season ticket yet but when I take him we sit on the South and he seems to enjoy it,he enjoys the KFC on the way home a lot more if I'm honest. If my wife would let me get him a season ticket I'd get mine free but she won't have it says he is too young,bloody women. Edited April 1, 2015 by Blue and white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHUowl Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 What about grandstand? I would also reccomend the grandstand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakefieldowl Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Great to hear so many taking autistic children to games. Most people on here know I've got an autistic son, which is why I often get on my soap box when I read comments such as window lickers, fools, simpletons, spastics etc. Pretty safe in this thread though as those that don't even remotely get why such language is offensive, won't bother reading a thread with autism in the title. WAWAW (Were Autistic Wednesdayites Arent We) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkleyblue Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 My autistic son is 6 he's on his second season ticket at the back of the Kop and had no problems whatsoever to be truthful it's probably the longest he stays still when where at the match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musn't Grumble Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 My son has learning difficulties and we've been season ticket holders since he was about 12. We have the same seats on the Kop and he really is part of the crowd, sometimes chipping in with the odd quip or so. He is very passionate about Wednesday and has gone for up to two days without speaking to anyone on one particular occasion when Wednesday got beat. I'm sure your lad will enjoy his football and the Wednesday experience. Good luck and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themaskedowl Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) Agree Wakefield. I think it's great seeing the autism threads when they pop up. My son (8 years) has autism too. We're not even in the country so not wondering if I should get him a season ticket right now. Don't know if he'd be that interested tbh. Think my daughter would enjoy it more. I was going to suggest Grandstand too. My boy tends to memorize things and repeat them (ad infinitum) so sitting somewhere without swearing would be best for me. Don't think Mrs Maskedowl would appreciate him effin and blinding at the top of his voice at 5am. Edited April 1, 2015 by themaskedowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now