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Originally Posted by golfing eagles
Thanks for the clarification. When I saw the news article and posted , I wasn't thinking of the autistic community or their families. My first response was simply "here we go again" with some inane cause such as global warming or free speech zones. But you are spot on with the assessment that lower stimulation is better for the autistic---my apologies. I wish the news snippet would have given the reason for these special hours.
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Most businesses in town adapted well to the large autism programs, some families moved from all over the US so their children (age 2 to 18) could enter one of their programs.
Our son worked at a restaurant, that every college employee had to be in the Behavior program.
Every holiday the restaurant closed to the public, and only families of autistic children could dine. Each table had a behavior student, at the table so parents could have a wonderful meal and that special employee devoted to their child, keeping them occupied and helping with their meal. Mothers day was a major event because most Moms were alone due to high divorce rate.
Entire meal was free, all employees and owner, gave their time and previous tips to make those holidays special. Each year there was a big party for those who graduated, moving on to practice in other parts of the country. Asking a business to practice safe shopping.
When we visited, with our son, parents would come up to us and hug us, Thanking us for having such a wonderful, caring son, that has changed not only the life of their child and but their families.
It’s a hard road for young children, but even harder for autistic young adults, sadly many low functioning young adults go to a facility to live, because it’s just to hard for their parents to keep them safe.
So it’s good to see that something Walmart adapted for special needs in early 2000, has now moved on to other parts of the country.