According to the Orlando Sentinel, organizers at the event will over fans on the autism spectrum noise-canceling headphones, stress-relief squeeze toys and a safe room, should anyone need it.
Working with the A-OK Autism organization for guidance, the league will offer “Sensory Sacks” at Camping World Stadium to anyone who wants them.
The kits contain the headphones and a squeeze toy, as well as identification badges kids can wear to help others recognize that they may behave differently or have trouble communicating.
The stadium has also set aside a quiet room staffed with trained personnel for families to bring their children if the game experience becomes too much to handle.
In an added safety measure, children will be given a wristband with their row and seat number in case they wander away from their parents.
Children on the autism spectrum often experience sensory overload, which is brought on by sounds, light, touch and other outside influences. According to federal estimates, about 1 in every 68 children is included on the autism spectrum.
This article appears in Jan 18-24, 2017.