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FORT BELVOIR, VA. (February 15, 2024)-- Gavin Blair is all smiles during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for an autism-friendly sensory room named in his honor at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center February 15, 2024. The sensory room offers a calming space with sensory-friendly elements to alleviate patients' fears and anxieties. By providing a safe and welcoming environment, the goal is to enhance the healthcare experience for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. (Department of Defense photo by Reese Brown)

March 12, 2024

The Inauguration of the Gavin Blair Sensory Room: Insights from a Provider

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The sensory room offers a calming space with sensory-friendly elements to alleviate patients' fears and anxieties. By providing a safe and welcoming environment, the goal is to enhance the healthcare experience for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

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