"For Johan Konst, 34, the noise, the stress of making connections and the feeling of dread he experienced when he was landing at night in an unfamiliar city used to make him want to avoid flying altogether.
Like millions of Americans, Mr. Konst has autism, a lifelong condition that affects how people communicate, learn and behave. People with autism range from those who need significant help in their daily lives to those who live independently and need little help. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 2 to 3 percent of people in the United States have what it terms autism spectrum disorder..."