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Indiana church opens ‘sensory room’ for autistic parishioners

July 28, 2025

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CWN Editor's Note: A Catholic church in Granger, Indiana has opened a new “sensory room” for with disorders such as autism.

At St. Pius X church, the room offers weighted blankets, noise-cancelling headphones, and other items that help autistic parishioners—especially children—focus on the Mass without being overwhelmed by sensory impressions.

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