nice story to share and a mall paying special attention to the needs of kids with autism:
"Something really nice happened recently in Tampa. The West Shore Plaza Shopping Mall welcomed autistic children and their families to a special holiday event just for them
Many autistic children find the noise and crowds at the malls during the Christmas season very stressful, so the West Shore Plaza Mall hosted a Sensitive Santa event in a sensory friendly environment on the first Sunday in December.
Other shopping malls throughout the country are doing the same thing; helping children with autism enjoy some of the holiday celebrations and traditions most families take for granted. One especially important custom that autistic children frequently miss out on, is having their picture taken with Santa Claus."
read more here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6130012/autistic_children_meet_...