GRANDVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) — October is National Sensory Processing Awareness Month. A West Michigan family and Hope Network are sharing the importance of making spaces more inclusive. Originally from ...

A new sensory room in Nassau is providing an interactive learning experience for special-needs students. The classroom at Maurice W. Downing School in Malverne is designed primarily for students on ...

Adrianna Alatorre tries to help her son, Ryan, manage his autism at home. Things like weighted blankets and dim lighting help Ryan calm down after too much stimulation. But Alatorre, a nurse, said ...

Sensory rooms, once the domain of special-needs students, particularly children diagnosed with autism and Asperger’s syndrome, are going mainstream. Through the use of objects like lights, rocking ...

Sensory rooms are designed to allow anxious students to blow off steam and calm down. They're often intended for children on the autism spectrum, but proponents say they can benefit any agitated ...

CATAWISSA, Pa. — Classes started last week in the Southern Columbia Area School District near Catawissa. This year, there is a new addition at GC Hartman Elementary School...a sensory room. When ...

Staff photo / Ashley Fox Randy Ebie, principal of Boardman Center Intermediate School, demonstrates a favorite part of the school’s new sensory room. Students flock to the mirror filled with water and ...

DETROIT, Mich. (WNEM) – For the Detroit Lions’ home opener, the Ford Field’s Sensory Room returns to help fans with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and sensory sensitivities enjoy the games. Hope Network’s ...