Lights, music, rides and sugar — agricultural shows are a lot of fun. But they can cause sensory overload for kids like 9-year-old Connor Dempster who has ADHD and autism.
abc.net.au/news/agricultural-show-quiet-space-for-kids-with-adhd-autism/102838888With rides, fairy floss, loud music and flashing lights, agricultural shows are exciting for many people, but for others they can be overwhelming.
"I did learn a little bit, or taught myself a little bit, but I usually go off in my egg chair or fiddle with a fidget toy or basically just go in a quiet place."Inspired by his love of quiet spaces, Connor came up with an idea to create a quiet space for children like him at the Horsham show."In the beginning, Connor wanted to read stories to kids while sitting in a big chair, but the idea grew from there," she said.