Annie Eskeldson's Blog – February 2011 Archive (2)

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Tips for Taking your Autist Shopping

Ah, the dreaded trip to the grocery store or Wal-mart. It has nothing to do with the money you have to spend, but rather the dread revolves entirely around the meltdown issue.



Do remember that autists can have intense sensory issues.  Shopping centers have bright flourescent lights, buildings that cause echo (especially public restrooms), tall shelves with endless items, and lots of people bustling about. Noise and lighting can cause… Continue