Sensory rooms are carefully designed environments that provide users with a range of sensory experiences in a safe and relaxed way. They allow users to explore touch, sight, taste, smell, hearing, balance, movement, and internal/external body awareness all at their own pace.
Meltdowns are involuntary responses that autistic people have to stressful and overwhelming environments. Meltdowns usually happen when an autistic person feels like they cannot escape a stressful situation or cannot express their concerns.
While there is no cure for autism, some symptoms of autism can be managed with medication. If your doctor is recommending medication but you don’t know much about pharmaceuticals, you may feel unsure about how to handle this important decision.
Mistakes can easily be made on the internet if you are not sure what to look for - specifically, clicking on spam links or surfing unsecure websites can lead to downloading viruses or unintentionally sharing personal information.