Each kit contains noise-canceling headphones, dark sunglasses, fidget toys and communication tools such as colorful cards to help patients with autism explain how they're feeling or what they need.
Dignity Health California Hospital is providing sensory inclusion kits to help emergency room patients who have autism.Being treated in an emergency room is tough on most people, but it can be especially daunting if you're a person with autism spectrum disorder. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, a local hospital unveiled some new tools to help these patients get healing care.
"Having a special needs child with sensory challenges makes emergency situations even more difficult to deal with," said Megan Martinez, Benny's mom. "I get really nervous. And I start fidgeting in my seat, or I'll get up and I'll walk around like I'll pace around the room," said Katie Sue Burnett. "These kits will be very helpful for blocking out the sound, blocking out some of the light, and helping to provide distractions," said emergency medicine physician, Dr. Patrick Shanovich.
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