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2. Local businesses, charities ramp up autism-welcoming efforts ...

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   Autism is diagnosed in about 1 in 36 children, and in an estimated 2.2% of adults nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which defines autism as a ...

3. Sensory room - Wikipedia

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   Sensory equipment can help develop key life skills including vocalization, gross motor skills, color recognition and tracking. Examples include sensory rooms, sensory pools, sensory bathrooms, and sensory gardens. [citation needed] They are also sometimes called multi-sensory rooms, white rooms, or quiet rooms. [10] [11] [12]

4. Most families with autistic children don't travel. Here's how ...

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   Zak was diagnosed with autism right before he turned 2, and at first, the family met challenges trying to ensure he was comfortable while traveling. He is nonspeaking, expressing his needs and ...

5. Autism-friendly - Wikipedia

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   https://autismfriendlycharter.org.au/ The Autism Friendly Charter is a free online learning platform and inclusive business directory that was developed in partnership with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families to assist businesses, organisations and venues to build understanding, awareness, inclusivity and capacity of the ...

6. Julia (Sesame Street) - Wikipedia

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   Julia is a four-year-old girl with autism, who enjoys various activities including drawing and playing with her stuffed toy rabbit, Fluffster.She is a friendly girl who enjoys bonding with her neurotypical friends on Sesame Street, who often grow in their understanding of autism in the process.

7. Snoezelen - Wikipedia

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   Snoezelen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsnuzələ(n)] ⓘ) or controlled multisensory environment (MSE) is a therapy for people with autism and other developmental disabilities, dementia or brain injury. It consists of placing the person in a soothing and stimulating environment, called the "Snoezelen room", a form of sensory room. These rooms are ...

8. Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication ...

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   Founded in 1971 by Eric Schopler, TEACCH provides training and services geared to helping autistic children and their families cope with the condition. [ 2 ] [ 17 ] Gary B. Mesibov , a professor and researcher on UNC's TEACCH program since about 1979, was director of the program from 1992 to 2010.

9. Auditory integration training - Wikipedia

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   Auditory integration training (AIT) aims to address the sensory problems such as hearing distortions and hyperacusis. Hyperacusis is better understood as oversensitive hearing. Both of which are said to cause discomfort and confusion in people with learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. These hypersensitivities are believed ...