autism, behavior, self-help, social/emotional

Sensory Sensitivity and Fireworks: Effective Coping Strategies

The author discusses the challenges fireworks pose for those with sensory sensitivities, particularly children with autism. They wrote a social story to help children understand and cope with fireworks. The book offers strategies like using comfort items, wearing noise-canceling headphones, and focusing on family celebrations, aiming to improve children’s tolerance levels.