The total cost of the room was under $2,000 and was largely paid for by church funds, plus some donations. “This sensory room has really changed everything for us,” said Pavitra Makam, a St. Joseph’s ...

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (RNS) — From organ blasts and incense to forced hugs and hand shakes, for folks who struggle to process sensory input, houses of worship can quickly feel anything but holy.

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (RNS) — From organ blasts and incense to forced hugs and hand shakes, for folks who struggle to process sensory input, houses of worship can quickly feel anything but holy. That was ...