Research suggests weighted blankets may benefit people with anxiety, autism, and insomnia, among other conditions. They generally have few risks but might not be suited for everyone. For many ...

Weighted blankets began as a therapeutic tool for people with autism and other sensory processing disorders, but around 2017 this comfort item found its way into bedrooms everywhere, ultimately ...

Special screenings have been announced to mark the 10th anniversary of an autism-friendly Glasgow film programme.

Cortisol is a stress hormone. Weighted blankets probably aren’t going to solve all your stress and anxiety woes. But used as part of a roster of treatments, they can help. Those with autism and ADHD ...

Glasgow Film Theatre will host two special screenings to mark World Autism Acceptance Month, as well as the 10th anniversary ...

One area emergency service is honoring World Autism Day in a special way, and first responders in Boone County are equipping ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person interacts, communicates, and ...

Kansas baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald noticed a gesture by the student section: “One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen a ...

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Clockwise from top right: The sensory room at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maplewood, New Jersey, is a favorite place for Kai, 9, and Rumi, 5, who are neurodivergent; the room of calm includes a ...

The Lamar Elks Lodge has transformed a space at About Our Kids’ Wolf Building into a sensory-friendly haven for children. The project supports children with sensory processing disorder and autism ...