How supermarkets are making it easier for families with autistic children

NOISE. Activity. Lights. Hubbub. Such are the surroundings all of us encounter on any visit to a busy supermarket.
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SUBSCRIBEFor a child with autism a busy supermarket, with its glaring lights and background noise, can be overwhelming. Now, stores are making changes to make it easier for families, writes John Daly.
NOISE. Activity. Lights. Hubbub. Such are the surroundings all of us encounter on any visit to a busy supermarket.
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