Sensory Room Helps Students with Autism

A sensory room helps students with autism at Sheridan Terrace Elementary School in North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania to have an opportunity to cool down and become comfortable with their senses. “It’s a great outlet for kids like him (Michael) who need a...

Richard Branson Personalizes Autism Friendly Vacations

HowtoLearn.com gives the Making a Difference Award to Richard Branson this week for creating Autism Friendly Vacations. Virgin Atlantic Airways currently invites families to visit their training rig, so that they can get used to the environment before they fly. This...

A Safe Space for Children with Autism

A sensory room in a middle school is providing a safe space for children with autism to refocus after a sensory overload, or satisfy a need to burn energy. At Maryville Middle School,  the new room opened this year, and is staffed by  autism specialist Susan Law. She...