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Retailers Designate 'Sensory-Friendly' Shopping Hours For Children With Autism

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An estimated one in 68 children are thought to be on the autism spectrum. A common trait for many people with autism is over-stimulation by noise, lights or other trappings of modern life. As families complete their back to school shopping, some Massachusetts retailers are trying to help.

Karen Brown reports from the Holyoke Mall.

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