Lansing Lugnuts Hosting Sensory-Friendly Night At Jackson Field
Why A Sensory-Friendly Night Matters Individuals on the autism spectrum process sensory information in a different manner than their neurotypical peers, The Place for Children With Autism said. Sometimes this means that people on the spectrum take in more of that information and can become overwhelmed, especially in public settings.
One way The Place for Children With Autism says growth of the movement with autism awareness and acceptance has helped be more inclusive is with events that offer a more sensory friendly atmosphere. (CLICK HERE for more information on what a sensory friendly space is likely to entail.)
Family feels seen by accessible playground plans for Lansing
For Julia and Marlon Olivas, trips to the playground have always been difficult.
The Olivas three children all have some form of autism, which can trigger sensory overload. On one outing years ago, their eldest daughter, Charlotte, 9, fell and broke her leg. On another, their son, Gabe, 6, tried to run away from his mother. Their youngest, Violet, 2, recently fell from a rock climbing wall and got scraped up. I have to be really picky (about) where I take all three kids alone by myself, Julia said. It’s really important that there’s not a place where Gabe and Violet can run off to.
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