The latest excitement at the Boys and Girls Club in Portage is a room designed to calm people down. Club Director Adam Clough knelt in the darkened room, lifted a giant plush caterpillar from the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Airports are offering sensory rooms to ease the stress of travel, which can be particularly demanding for those who suffer from ...

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – Mohegan Sun Arena and Misericordia University officials on Tuesday unveiled Archie’s Sensory Program, designed to help arena patrons on the autism spectrum or with sensory ...

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If you’ve read a parenting blog or listened to a parenting podcast lately, you’ve likely heard the term “sensory play” being tossed around. But what is sensory play? In short, sensory play is a ...

Teaching toddlers and preschoolers about emotions doesn’t have to be complicated. Emotions Sensory Bottles are a fun, calming, and creative way to introduce your child to feelings in a safe, hands-on ...

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 ...

CHENOA, Ill. (AP) - The calming smell of lavender filled the room as Rebecca Perkins brought her mother, Catherine Whitaker, inside. The lighting was subdued. On one wall, flowing lighting - which ...

It’s no secret that hands-on learning and exploration is vital for a young child’s development. And sensory toys, in particular, are an excellent way for kids to engage with different textures, sights ...

If you’re a parent or teacher — or just someone who's witnessed a toddler throw a tantrum in public — you know that children don't always know how to express strong emotions like anger or frustration.