Whether a child has sensory processing issues or is on the autism spectrum, sensory toys—designed to stimulate one or more of the senses—are awesome tools for any kid.

Sensory rooms are designed to allow anxious students to blow off steam and calm down. They're often intended for children on the autism spectrum, but proponents say they can benefit any agitated ...

The idea of providing sensory kits was broached by Sgt. Joe Garcia, the father of a 9-year-old son on the spectrum who is using his personal experiences and discoveries about the complex disorder ...

Many children with autism are either hypersensitive or under-responsive to stimuli. Most of the time, they’re a mix of the two. Per Expert Community Care Management in Erie, Pennsylvania, while ...

ABA therapist Jamilah Rahim saw too many families with kids with special needs having to turn to online shopping for their development toys and games only to find about half the time that their kids ...

Mom launching toy store for kids with autism, special needs On March 24, Holly Young of Cincinnati, Ohio, will open Puzzle Pieces, a shop featuring therapy items that children can try before they buy.

Dignity Health is now offering sensory kits for patients with autism spectrum disorder to use in its emergency departments across Southern California. EDs often feature bright lights, loud alarms ...

Other facilities are offering sensory-friendly events, some of them timed for World Autism Month in April. Vivint Smart Home Arena, home of the Utah Jazz, opened its sensory-friendly room March 30.

Things To Do Entertainment Peabody’s first ‘sensory friendly concert’ shows how arts venues make space for people on the autism spectrum Amy Davis, Baltimore Sun 1 of 6 ...

So, Tinervia started the Autism Valentine’s Day Toy Drive three years ago. This year, the event will be held at Dave & Buster's in Tulsa near East 69th Street and South 105th East Avenue.

TULSA, Okla. — This is the second year ‘Soaring On Hope Pediatric Therapy & Autism Center" is holding the "Autism Sensory Friendly Valentine’s Toys & Games Event." Children with special ...