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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every parent knows the challenge of helping children manage big emotions, but finding effective calming tools for kids that don’t break the bank can feel like searching for a unicorn! If you’ve ever ...

Kolton Kamauf walked through Norwin’s Hahntown Elementary School in North Huntingdon, where paintings and stickers on the hall floors and walls prompt him and other students to crab walk, touch images ...

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — The Devereaux Memorial Library celebrated the opening of its new sensory room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday afternoon. The room is designed to provide a ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) - When Deb Bearman knows her son, Kyle, is going to have a bad day, she calls ahead to his teacher at Heritage Elementary. Once at Heritage, the 10-year-old fourth-grader, ...

“About three minutes on your timer, buddy,” an adult tells 11-year-old Anthony Reyes as he spins on a large swing. Before his time runs out, Anthony crawls into a lightweight play tunnel. “I feel warm ...

LYNN — Lynn Disability Network is advocating for inclusive spaces by bringing sensory-friendly activities to local holiday celebrations. LDN will have its fourth annual sensory Christmas Party on Dec.