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I HAD to take a photo of this bright green sign behind the glass at Sobey’s (a grocery store). The sign highlights how they offer Sensory-Friendly Shopping every Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This means that there will be reduced store lighting, suspended announcements, no overheard music, reduced scanner noises, and no cart collection. What does this REALLY mean? It means that all grocery stores and any/every store should be doing the same. It brought me great joy to see them setting a fabulous example!

In solidarity,

Patient and inclusive photography sessions tailored for children with special needs

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Christmas can be an exciting time for any child. The thrill of writing that all-important letter to Santa, the visits to Santa’s Grotto and the local Christmas Panto are some of the highlights that children can’t wait to experience year after year. However, if you have a child with an ASD or sensory processing disorder, or they find the whole experience overwhelming, it can make Christmas more…

Have you ever wondered what it takes to put together a sensory room? Our son has Sensory Modulation Disorder, also known as Sensory Processing Disorder, and he seeks sensory sometimes and other times he gets overwhelmed by sensory stimulation. We incorporate sensory breaks as an essential part of our day. When you’re on a budget, like us, you need to know how to make a sensory room on a budget. I…

Feel Good Story of the Week: Globe’s Autism-Friendly ‘Grinch’ Steals Hearts

The Grinch may rest his rep on separating people from their Christmas presents, but Saturday at the Old Globe Theatre, the comical Dr. Seuss villain came bearing a rare gift indeed.

The Balboa Park theater presented a special performance of its popular holiday musical “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!,” geared toward people with autism and their families.

The performance, the first of its kind at a major local theater (and inspired by similar initiatives on Broadway), featured modified sound, lighting and other effects in deference to sensory sensitivities.

But for many of the families who attended, the most welcome aspect was just being in a community of people who understood their challenges and wouldn’t bat an eye at behavior that might be deemed disruptive at a typical performance.

“We love theater, and we haven’t ever been able to let him be a part of that with us,” said Cyndi Sapper of her 20-year-old son, Stevenson, after the show. “And this was just amazing. It was so relaxing, really.”