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The final day of our half term staycation sees us taking our autistic teenager Andy somewhere he's wanted to go for years - Thomas Land at Drayton Manor Theme Park. Unfortunately, the trip didn't quite go to plan, and the queues and restrictions at the park led to him having his biggest public meltdown in nearly a year, resulting in him pulling down his shorts and an early return home. I don't think we'll be going to a theme park without an autism access pass again any time soon...
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#Autism #ThemePark #ThomasLand
As usual, we seem have someone in the comments pretending to be me today and abusing people. I think I’ve deleted them all and blocked all the accounts, but if you see anyone with my name, check for the verified tick - if they don’t have one, it’s not me!
What medication is it what he takes, what’s it for? New subscriber here
@@andychapman6463 jeez, get a life man. Its really not funny. Its just sad that a grown man would even think something like this is funny or amusing. You've got problems, but you don't need me to tell you that.
Thomas (and his conductor) quite literally saved the day that smile on Andy was everything
Don’t you mean Driver?
I love the fact that the train driver took his time with Andy, you guys have so much patience and well done for rescuing the day x
That guy driving the Thomas train is a true hero
Big up to the driver of thomas, that was very good of him to let andy get up close with thomas
That train conductor was an absolute legend 👏🏼👏🏼 he totally saved the day!
The staff where awesome with Andy at the Thomas Train and Anna's face with those animal names, she wanted to laugh at how you came out with them
can't thank you enough for showing us how situations can be turned around. Happy for Andy. You are providing him with the best life.
Glad Andy was able to ride Thomas in the end and the day wasn't all bad. I would maybe consider trying to find out if Andy has a water infection with his frequent toilet visits as that can also have an impact on behaviour?
I bet you were so relieved when there was no queue for the Thomas train glad to see it worked out in the end 😁
I’m autistic aswell and I enjoyed Thomas when I was younger, James was (and still is my favourite engine) because of his red paint (as red is my favourite colour), I’m glad Andy enjoyed himself towards the end and fair play to the driver controlling Thomas for stopping to look at him and letting Andy having his picture with Thomas
Thanks for the vlog. This is a good illustration of the challenges that autistics and their carers face; a very sobering look.
Looks like you made the best of the day.
What a top guy on the Thomas ride. He's definitely in the right job. Some theme park workers can be so miserable and they look like they hate being there, totally takes away from the experience. So hats off to the conductor for going out of his way for giving Andy a great time.
The bit with Andy and Thomas, what a moment. Lovely stuff.
Kev you have no idea how important these videos are. You are doing an amazing job! thankyou from a student LD nurse
Hey kev! Sorry you had such a bad day, theres a access pass called “easy access pass” available at guest services. If you ever fancy another trip when it’s quieter let me know ill put you guys under my staff pass. Poor andy
☝️ that's such an awesome gesture mate. Nice to see that there is still kind people about
the fact he says people sore everything from the waist down then the song goes "DING DONG"
Aw, so great to see Andy excited to see Thomas!
You guys are incredible parents.
Hope Andy is feeling better. Glad he managed to get on Thomas.
Glad things managed to improve after meeting Thomas.
Pretty cool snake Andy!! Happy it all basically worked out for you all Love you guys!!
That’s me in the white shirt near the end when you was leaving the place 😆. Amazing Channel btw 👌🏽
This brought back so many memories from when I was in year 7 and 8, we went to Drayton manor for end of school trips and now I’ve just left year 11 🥺🥺
Im so glad Andy gives all these fun things a go. My autistic son NEVER wants to try anything fun. Everytime i offer him somewhere fun to go, he knocks it back. It really gets me down. His whole life is slipping past him, with hardly any nice memories to look back on.
What might be fun to YOU, may not be fun to HIM.
gman my son would also be overstimulated and not have fun but remember "one man's dream is anothers nightmare" .. we may have a blast at a train theme park whereas he may have just as much fun at home lining up train tracks. Don't be to hard on yourself, I promise your son has good memories tucked away :) 💙
Maybe he just finds different things fun. He obviously does things with his life so he obviously enjoys SOME things. They might just be different than those that you enjoy
Kev I support you and your family. I am glad you all had a great day in the end.
Glad u had a good day and didn't let the melt down effect everything it all looks like u had a good day in the end x
The man driving the Thomas train was lovely, letting Andy get up as close to Thomas as he liked.
Drayton Manor do have an access system, it’s just not the most easy to find on the website. Just ring up the general number and they’ll ask you to email in documents and it should all be sorted :)
Interesting! Then they need a much clearer website!
@@kevinchapmanvlog yeah I agree it’s not the easiest to find even in the park you have to go to a separate place to get it similar to like Disneyland. They’re normally pretty good though once you find it .
My heart goes out to you Kev
I’m so glad the day turned around for Andy and all of you so that he got to go on Thomas etc! Also, the medication that Andy has (I remember you saying what it’s called) makes you super hungry as well as tired. I was on it for a while X
Yes it does. My son takes it daily. He eats nonstop from the hunger and overheats very easily in the sun, both known side effects of the med.
@@Java-D isn’t it respidome I take it!?
@@TrixAndWhipz rispiridone? I mean, p much all antipsychotics have the weight gain side effect + tiredness, but I remember being told rispiridone was one of the better ones. I'd imagine it's quetiapine, as out of all the new antipsychotics, it's the best known to make ppl tired + hungry
Funny enough I don't live too far from there and actually at one point I cycled down to Drayton Manor. Hope it was a lovely day as a whole for you. I also happen to have autism too.
well done rescuing the day. It's so hard to deal with days out with our kids. I'd love to take my twins place like this more but we've last 20 mins in many places
Love the life could be dream remix for the music today!
Hope Andy is okay
Awh glad Andy got to ride on the Thomas train 🚂
I just wanted to hop on to say that it's hard to find info but Drayton have loads for kids like Andy. We took our now 7yr old son for Halloween 2019 before he'd had any diagnosis (he's now been diagnosed with adhd and being referred again to be assessed for autism, I am also chasing assessment myself) and we just had to go to guest services with his dla award and they were absolutely lovely. Gave us the pass and the ride ops never even marked the card in Thomas land. They were so lovely with everything, I was pregnant at the time and they even gave me a list of rides I could still ride.
We're trying to get a pass sorted for Alton towers atm for in 2 weeks. But if you do go to Drayton again, please stop at guest services for a queue pass.
We're going around Halloween again this year I think, and probably west Midlands safari too as their Halloween stuff was fab. It would be brilliant to meet you guys.
As someone who is autistic. I am obsessed with trains and I get it. Oh bless him hes so relateable. Im 30 now.
Sad to see it didn’t exactly go to plan but certainly happy to see you managed to swindle a lot more time in the park than planned and Andy seemed to definitely get some enjoyment from it 😂 love the snake too
Do you think he has a UTI? You guys mentioned that a couple days ago and it may be coincidental but I’ve heard him ask for the bathroom three times just in the footage I’m seeing here.
It could also be an escape mechanism or extreme anxiety. When I have extreme anxiety I have to use the bathroom multiple times, happens more on trips. Either way they could see what the doctor says about it
I admire you and your wife, you’re doing an amazing job and he’s lucky to have you :)
You need to write to Drayton manor and discuss how things can be better for autistic people
Love Anna’s toy story bag 😍
Great video, Kev. You should have gone to have also a look at the Discover Thomas Exhibition where they have physical props of the character models from seasons 8-12. Some as early as Season 5.
I understand the set up was less than ideal! I honestly think given the troubles we have had getting our son out and about has and is considerably harder after multiple lockdowns being told the virus is the reason then when lockdown is gone it has gone... and then it was back again and so forth. It is going to take some perhaps longer and some time to get back into social activities/outings etc. given the ups with downs I think Andy getting out having some fun absolutely is a win and every bit worth the challenges. Hope you both enjoy some well deserved self care moments/time. Seriously Kudos for the endurance and perseverance to get Andy out and about! Especially given he was likely hesitant and reluctant at first and then when getting there. A big heart and a cool head, always wins when you have to be the calm in the storm. Blessings 🌟💜💫
The que for Thomas land is with the restrictions
Helllo Kevin hope all is ok!
Sorry to hear that kev, glad the day went well in the end 👍
You produce excellent vlogs :) Greetings from Germany
I love you guys .Andy you just be you
there are priority access for autistic people on the rides, all you need is proof that he has autism and ask the enployee running the ride where the entrance is (usually at the exit of the ride)
16:38 Cheeky Kevin
Glad you had a good day in the end have you tried decaf coffee it doesn't taste Any different and you can drink as much as you want but keep the caffeine for whe you need it
I'm pretty sure they used to do fast track for disabled people, I think it's all changed due to covid 19 and the one way system stuff on the park, but if you plan on going again it would be a good idea to get in touch with the park and asking them about this
Shame man I feel so bad for Andy!!! Poor kid...
On the website it says they can offer a Access Pass at guest services Kev
Only watched a couple minute and I know, as always, this’ll be an awesome video.
How dare you, how can you call a video with Andy distressed “awesome”
@@dilloncrawford1726 He isn't saying he likes the distress mate. He's just showing support for Kev and the channel.
@@dilloncrawford1726 they’re literally just saying it’s going to be a good video, they aren’t expressing that they find Andy being distressed is entertaining for them. Use your brain
@@dilloncrawford1726 oh god no. i would never.
Haven't watched this channel since before covid, great to see andy has finally put on some weight! I'm sure the meds are helping with that. He also looks so much older, with his moustache + face shape changing a bit, is he around 16 now?
i was there yesterday and saw you i wish i said hi
There used to be an office to take dla letters to for priority access but not been there for years so can’t remember where it is🙈 Was my fav park when I lived closer because their priority access was amazing for all needs . It’s hidden away tho so if you don’t know where the office is it’s tricky to locate. I’d try again another day and ask staff where it is you’ll have a more relaxed experience hopefully .
This is probably a silly comment to make because I'm sure you tried this or thought about this but I only say this as someone who works at a theme park, explain to the person who is managing the queue that Andy is autistic, has behavioural difficulties where he really can't stand in a line and then depending on the person running the line (hopefully they're nice) they might let you through even without an official fast pass. I've done it for autistic children and their parents before as the park I work at also doesn't offer "official" fast passes
Well done guys! great turn around again xx you camera seem wobbly when you're doing a PTC noticed since you have changed? Anyone else notices?
I have autism what my mum does is she Just gives me permission to stay home if I had a meltdown just to cool my brain down
Poor Andy, we all have bad days!!
Well done to the Thomas driver absolute superstar.
There really should be priority access for people with special needs. Nobody likes queuing, of course, but these parks could do better. All the best.
This was my fav park because of their priority access but not been for year so Dno if they still do it. You have to go to an office inside the park similar to like Disneyland to get it
They do have a ride access pass, you just have to go to guest services with something like a dla letter and it gives access to 10 rides from the exit rather the normal queue.
Is andy ok with long travel times?
Hi i have altisam but not as severe i stuggle to stand in line for long and when i whent they did a dissabilaty pass where you have to go to where the log flume is ushly theres like a weal chere place that dose the dissabilaty pass to cut the line ushly hope this helps next time you are there.
Thanks for commenting this I couldn’t remember where it was located
My favourite theme park is drayton manor and i have been loads of times
Love watching your videos it’s hard work at times but your son is lovely - out of interest what WW plan are you on and what’s your profile on connect?
I may be American but I want to visit Drayton Manor, even if it’s just for a few hours.
I think all amusement parks.should have fast pass or.early ride.for.autistic and other forms.of.disabled children
Poor Andy. I think it’s awful that going by people’s comments on here Drayton Manor didn’t make it obvious they have a fast track system. I remember years ago my friend had epilepsy and we went to reception and she handed over some sort of document and they handed her a stamp card for 10 rides fast track access.
It’s only because of COVID. We went and stayed for 3 days and had full reign of the whole park no queues apart from to get on rides of course
We suspected that might be it
@@kevinchapmanvlog have u read the comments because it say Kevin u can get question pass somebody explained how to find it for next time
what medication did he have in the park @Kevin Chapman
Hi Kevin can I ask where you got Andy's chew from please as we've been struggling to find something my son who constantly chews his fingers cheers Daniel
@@Remy4300 thank you
Andy has quite a few from the company chewigem try those
Andy time.
It's better to let Andy know a day or two before. Where you are going. And that there will be times when you have to que and wait. Does andy not have the medication before he leaves the house that way he could nap in the car. Have a look on the websites then andy can see what he wants to do before going.that's what I use to do with my nephew. Bit easier hopefully
Do you really think that Kev wouldn’t have tried all of these before or maybe does them, stop trying to tell them how to raise their child, it may have worked with your nephew,but Andy isn’t your nephew...
He has his normal daily medication, but the extra medication is only for when he’s getting upset
@@luke041996lt Geeez, Jacqueline was trying to help.
Shame it was a not great experience maybe once his out of school and you can take him places outside term time when it's much quieter, also Drayton Manor has a disability pass you have to take letters from Drs and you take it to guest services my rule is to always head to guest services and enquire about the disability pass Andy needs it to be able to access and enjoy the park as nerotypicals do.
Not best idea maybe when u go out maybe getting him shorts or trousers that he cant remove is that an idea as I can see some fool moaning about it not knowing his problems poor little lad what made him go like that he also reminds me of a friend s son who is the same as him and now at the age his mum cant controlled him when he gets a cob on I had to hold him down 1 ight as he went ape shit n went on a wobbly 1
I'd still ask for priority he deserves it my boy can't queue either
I just found your channel and I love it form Celeste Roberts
Stop repeating this comment on every single video
Girl waving at 1.40
Hello Sir.
Oh No, I am Sorry Andy had a Massive Meltdown in the Que. I hope that there was not a Police Incident due to it :( I was Hoping for a Positive Vlog Today,
I do Understand however, as I *Hate* Ques! they really Stress Me out.
I see from the Comments that Drayton really needs to work on Advertising their Fast Access Pass for Disabilities, and I agree! had You known about it, that Incident would not have Happened.
I do not like theme Parks, I do not Like Rides, I do not like all the Noise, and I do not like the Ques.
I am glad the Initial Entrance went well.
I am glad Andy cheered up after meeting Thomas.
To Me, Thomas is...the First 2 Series, Produced at Shepperton Studios. You know, the Ones filmed using a Mix of a Hornby 00 Gauge Trainset and Stop Motion animation, and were Narrated by Ringo Starr..
Ahh, Sir Toppham Hat. I remember when He was still called "The Fat Controller".
Sorry You had such a Big Wait.
Ahh, so nothing Running is what caused the Upset to Begin and the Que just made it Worse :(
Nice Lake.
I do not like Rides. They Frighten Me. So I am with Andy there.
I am glad You got Andy onto the Flying Boat!
I am glad that Andy enjoyed the other Miniature Train.
Yeah, Covid is Ruining Everything.
You have GOT to go to York One Day, Andy would Love the National Railway Museum!
I wish they would use Real Steam for the Minatare Trains rather than Car Petrol or Diesel Engines.
I am sorry that Andy was having a Hard Time and wanted to Go Home
I hope the Zoo Visit went Well
I am Sorry You are Colour Blind Sir, I did not Know that.
I am afraid that I do not Believe in Evolution, Sorry, But, You know why, So I wont Repeat.
I do not like even Little Home Cats. Let alone Big Wild Cats.
I am Sorry You had a Meltdown from Andy and Had to Medicate. I am Sorry the Day Started to become a Disaster.
I hope that Next Time You go to Thomas Land, You will be able to use a Fast Pass for Him
I am Sorry that Andy has Regressed and cannot cope with queuing anymore.
Well done Remember Your Manners Andy!
I think Andy got too Hot :( poor Lad.
I am Sorry Andy gets so Confused :(
There is a Big Historic Tram Museum at Crich! and the Trams *Run* ! so Andy would love that.
I am Sorry You had that Massive Meltdown :(
Medicine and see what Happens. it was all You could do.
I am glad the Que finally Cleared!
You know what I Believe.
I am so Glad Andy Really cheered Up after His Ride on Thomas!
COVID has Ruined everything :(
I am So Glad Seeing Thomas gave Andy that Big Smile :)
That Driver was an absolute Hero! Letting Andy take His Picture with Thomas, and go and get up Really Close with Thomas! I wonder if He has an Autistic Relative, as He clearly Really Understood! :) what a Wonderful Chap!
The GWR Class 57XX called "Duck" was My Favourite Engine as a Child.
Indeed, Not too Close to the Rails Andy!
I am So Glad Andy was Willing to Stay at the Park after Meeting Thomas, So You could have some Enjoyment too.
"oi! Gizzus some Food!" - the Bird!
I am glad Andy enjoyed Watching Percy!
I am glad You all enjoyed the Ice Cream. Honeycomb and Salted Caramel are My Favourites!
I wonder if Andy is Poorly with How often He needs the Toilet, maybe You might have to take Him to the Doctor.
Dinosaurs? Cool.
I am glad Andy liked the sensory Bricks :)
Aww! I am glad Andy likes His Snake :)
So Long as Andy was Happy in the End :)
Yes, that No Que Situation was a Blessing! and i mean that Literally!
I am so glad the Day turned 180 Degree's the Right Way up and the Day ended Really well.
Indeed, it may be best to wait until after the Restrictions Lift before You do another theme Park! Museums work a Lot better with one Way!
Nice Services!
I am glad You Enjoyed the Meal!
I am sorry Andy got super sleepy because of the Medication.
Andy ate the Meat as well? Wow! Well done Andy! :)
I hope Andy enjoyed His Sleep.
I Hope He has a Lovely Day at School Tommorow.
I am glad the Cut down is going well.
Well, take care then Guys! Sorry Drayton was a Bust. Bye Now!
If I had the money I would make park for special Ed people Including my self
Did you see the 2 young girls waving at you at 1:36 ? Recognised? Who knows.
Did you or Anna not fancy going on any of the rides while Andy was in the trains?
Andy's ride buddy is usually Amy Kev and Anna aren't crazy about rides
We don’t do rides!
@@kevinchapmanvlog not even the log flume you said you liked?
Not on my own no!
@@kevinchapmanvlog why not on your own? My dad never used to like going on rides on his own and I never understood it
chessington will be a good park i have autism and they let disabled people skip the ques and i skipped the ques there they got a safari train ride there it a train and u drives u past giraffes and other animals
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Don't know how you did it, turning a nightmare into a dream. Is the regression stuff related to the new house?
These are meltdowns, not tantrums I think.
Why not get him some bottoms where he cant take them off must be some sort of cloaths like ot
Hi
Dmp lol
Do you think the change in weather could be affecting how Andy has been behaving?
Kevin are you worried that maybe once Andy turns 17 it will be a criminal offence when he takes off his clothes ie Karen's calling it public indecency? Hope you're all okay c
No
Silly comment and technically Age of criminal responsibility is 10 IIRC
I meant no disrespect when I asked that, if anything I was looking out for you. It wasn't silly, we all know what todays society are like they'll find any excuse to have a whine and moan... so please, don't take any offence kev as that was not my intention!
@@kevinchapmanvlog Hate to say it, but Erin does have a point. Some people won't understand and may report it so I would be prepared for that.
@@charlottevicarage1331 Well if someone does that then thats up to them, nothing Kev can do, also the police arent stupid