Children with autism get a calmer Easter Bunny photo op
WATERFORD, Conn. (AP) — Most families have a cringe-worthy memory of hitting the mall for a photo with the Easter Bunny.
Some families of children with disabilities said the chaos is heightened for children struggling with sensory issues. So, earlier this month, 19 families signed up for a sensory-friendly edition of the Easter Bunny photo at a mall in Waterford.
Often, children who have been diagnosed with autism also have sensory issues, or difficulty processing information from the five senses. In anticipation of the springtime holiday, families opted to eliminate high-pressure lines and rushed encounters with the bunny, signing up ahead of time for a 15-minute photo session with the Easter icon.