The Gazette

Sensory simulation helps sixth graders understand, experience autism

It's the smell that gets you first. Garlic. Lots of it. Cass Zimmerman holds a glass jar of several crushed cloves in his hand. He takes a sniff and quickly sets it on the table, securing the lid.
Khaleej Times

'Some mothers walked out crying': This UAE room simulates sensory overload faced by people with autism

A virtual-reality experience aimed at helping parents, teachers and caregivers understand the sensory overload faced by people with autism is now available in Abu Dhabi. In the coming months, a mobile ...
abcnews4

New sensory toolkits in Charleston libraries aim to enhance accessibility for all

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — TheCharleston County Public Library announced Wednesday thatsensory toolkits will be made available across all its branches, thanks to a grant from Volvo. According to ...
Detroit Free Press

Experts share how families with kids on the spectrum can plan for July Fourth, fireworks

Both sensory overload and over excitement are problems kids with autism may face during the July Fourth weekend. Autism experts talk through strategies for how families can plan the July Fourth ...
Hull Daily Mail

Special bus providing powerful simulation of sensory challenges faced by people with autism rolls into Hull

A Hull care home was visited by an unusual bus this week. Isaac Robinson Court, in Arcon Drive, Anlaby Road, hosted the Autism Reality Experience (ARE) bus. The ARE bus gives a powerful, hands-on ...