Chef Sarah Stegner started Prairie Grass Cafe in suburban Northbrook with the mission of making diners feel nurtured and taken care of. So when Stegner learned that people with autism often feel ...

For someone who is neurodivergent, something as simple as going out to eat can be terrifying. The sights, sounds and smells can cause a sensory overload. The buzz of activity can be overwhelming. It’s ...

A gym tailored to meet the needs of neurodivergent children and their families is in the works in Hampden Township. Jozay Finazzo is opening Play Pod Cafe, a nonprofit cafe and sensory gym with cafe ...

ROCHESTER — Fundraising efforts to create Cindy's Sensory Room is a logical next step for the owners of Potter's House Bakery and Cafe. Supporting people with autism has always been a big part of ...

COLUMBIA - From jumping across tabletops to nestling between books, twenty cats call Papa’s Cat Café home. The interactive café brings people and cats together in an environment fit for both. And now ...

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A sensory cafe owner has raised concerns about the impact of lockdown on new mums. After experiencing postnatal depression twice herself, Lynn Hammel-Randall has now dedicated her life to support ...