August 23, 2016 8:18 am

Unique Autism ‘Calming Room' at Theme Park in Tenn.

A small room, only 19 by 11 feet, is drawing new families to the Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The park is the first in the world to open a calming room specifically designed for children with autism. Dollywood’s ride accessibility coordinator, Judy Toth, created the calming room with color schemes, blankets, and toys proven to help people with autism.

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