The National Autistic Society have been facilitating Autism Hour every year for the past few years, in Rotherham and nationwide.

 

For an hour,  shops are asked to take steps to make their environment more autism-friendly. Such steps include turning down music and announcements, dimming the lights, and sharing information about autism with staff and customers.

 

Some shops have made Autism Hour weekly throughout the year. In Rotherham, these include Morrisons supermarkets and Home Bargains stores.

 

To find out more about Autism Hour, click the button below.