Acor’s mother said this was his first time visiting Santa in the classic mall Santa experience and that he was really scared ...

The visits include dimmed lighting and soft music, and typically occur before the malls open Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2019, ...

In Lancaster, a group of women are organizing a sensory-friendly toy drive, transforming the holiday experience for children with autism.

Sometimes children, especially those who are neurodivergent or on the autism spectrum, can get overwhelmed when there’s too much going on. It can be helpful for kids and parents alike to turn down the ...

Outer Banks Voice For many Outer Banks families, a visit with Santa is part of the seasonal rhythm — a line, a photo, a few hurried words before moving along. For others, ...

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — A new indoor kids gym aimed at creating a safe sensory environment for children on the spectrum is coming to Sioux Falls. We Rock the Spectrum kid’s gym is an international ...

The Sensory Studio, a young children’s indoor recreation and sensory play center and the only indoor play space with a sandpit, re-opened this weekend at its newly combined location with FUNctional ...

The holiday season is often a time of joy, connection, and celebration. However, for many autistic children and their families, it can also present unique challenges.