Katy Mark

5 Tips for Enjoying Halloween with Sensory Challenges

While many children enjoy Halloween traditions of trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and interaction with costume-clad “ghouls and goblins,” children affected by a sensory processing disorder may interpret and react differently to these holiday activities.     “Children with sensory processing challenges may become overwhelmed with the wide array of sounds, sights and textures at Halloween time,”…

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Sensory Friendly Programs, Activities and Places in Dayton

April is Autism Awareness Month, but for families with children with autism, the challenges are every day. Happily, in Dayton, there are a wealth of programs and resources available for families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) all year long. Seeing a performance at the theatre, exploring a museum, going to a playground — there are sensory-friendly accommodations in Dayton for a range…

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