Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Eagles fans play in the sensory room at Lincoln Financial Field. (Courtesy of Eagles Autism Foundation) Kimberly Flickenger grew ...

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (OSV News) — Percy Losardo never used to attend Mass. The 14-year-old with autism struggled to sit still in the pews when he was younger, which caused his mother, Lark, to frequently ...

Design lovers can appreciate the effect atmosphere has on wellbeing. The value of an aesthetically pleasing, accommodating space is dialed up further when it comes to sensory rooms, which are ...

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. (RNS) — From organ blasts and incense to forced hugs and hand shakes, for folks who struggle to process sensory input, houses of worship can quickly feel anything but holy. That was ...

Emma E. Booker Elementary used to have a sensory room, but after roughly 20 years, it had become outdated and limited. Now, with outside support from a local business, the school has a fully renovated ...

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Bloomfield Hills twins are on a mission to create sensory rooms across metro Detroit as part of a promise to their best friend. The ...

We discuss sensory rooms at sports facilities for kids with developmental disabilities. There are now sensory rooms at three sports venues in the Phoenix area, providing a place for children with ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — During Autism Acceptance Month, the Buffalo Bills are taking steps to make game day more accessible for all fans. The team announced Highmark Stadium will become a certified ...

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Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced a $9.25 million investment Tuesday to build new sensory rooms for students with disabilities across the borough, calling it one of the largest ...