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Art brings people together: Allied Arts helps Lyric Theatre to produce sensory-friendly show

Michaela Marx Wheatley The lights, the costumes, the magic of seeing the story unfold. That’s what many theatre goers crave when they immerse themselves in a performing arts experience. Those same aspects, however, also make it very difficult for kids on the autism spectrum – and their families to enjoy this magical experience. For many children with autism and sensory processing disorders, public events like a theater show can seem impossible to navigate, said Melinda Brown, an Oklahoma City mom of a daughter with autism. “Their senses can get easily overwhelmed with the lights, the sounds, the multitude of people,” she said.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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