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Read MoreMany parents and teachers misunderstand autism and sensory issues. Do you know how sensory issues affect autistic individuals in your life?It’s estimated that 80-90% of those with ASD experience some sensory challenges. Even though these sensory issues are common, few caregivers understand them or really know how to support students when they are experiencing behaviors
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Read MoreAutism and sensory differences seem to go together. Young children with autism, adults on the autism spectrum and every age in between may be affected by sensory challenges or sensory differences.We are talking about how these individuals respond to sensory input such as sound, touch, taste, smell or movement. What is their problem?A simple way to
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