Sensory-Friendly Hospital Experiences for Children with Autism

• By: Elise Huntley, MA, CCLS Sean Antosh, MD Dayton Children’s Hospital
• January 10th, 2024
• caregiver advocacy, child life specialists, children, individualized coping plans, sensory adaptive environments, sensory issues, sensory-friendly adaptations, Winter 2024 Issue
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Going to the hospital is typically accompanied by fear and stress, which is never easy for any family. For parents of children with autism, it can be even more overwhelming to think about going to the doctor’s office or the hospital. 95% of children with autism also have sensory processing...