Target Will Offer Quiet Shopping Hours for Kids With Autism

In case you needed another reason to love Target: Stores are offering quiet shopping hours for kids on the autism spectrum and their parents, according to the Mighty.

On December 10, before the store even opens, from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., parents can shop free of distractions. They’re going to dim the lights, turn off the music, and reduce the number of employees on the floor in order to create a sensory-free environment. These types of sensory stimulants might seem like no big deal, but for people on the autism spectrum they can be frustrating and even scary. Read more…