A Community-Based Sensory Training Program Leads to Improved Experience at a Local Zoo for Children with Sensory Challenges

Sensory processing difficulties are common among many special needs children, especially those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The sensory sensitivities often result in interference of daily functioning and can lead to social isolation for both the individual and family unit. A quality improvem...

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Main Authors: Michele Kong, Mallory Pritchard, Lara Dean, Michele Talley, Roger Torbert, Julian Maha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
zoo
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2017.00193/full