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For children with autism, an airplane flight can cause a.m.,ite, the seat belt, security lines, the security. through is a program program to help autistic children handle the ins and outs of flying. susan candiotti shows us how. >> reporter: for any family, flying can be a hassle, starting with airport security. for ander and other children with autism, it can can be sheer terror. >> showing signs of anxiety. how does that manifest itself? >> telling me, no, that he didn't want to board the plane. >> the family are in a pilot program coaching families with autistic children deal better with f...

>> good morning, ladies and gentlemen. welcome to continental airlines flight 1313. >> reporter: this flight is all pretend, but valuable practice for five families of children with autism. >> doing an excellent job. >> reporter: walking down a closed-in jetway can spark panic. once on the plane, there can be more things that can be difficult for autistic children, things that we wouldn't even think twice about. for example, changes in lighting, engine noise, something as simple as getting a snack. >> good job. >> reporter: so far so good for ander and for 5-year-old, brian. but the real thing...