Mets Add Sensory Nook to Citi Field
Via: John Flanigan, MMO
The New York Mets announced on Tuesday the addition of the “Sensory Nook,” designed to help fans with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia escape from the overstimulation that can occur at major sporting events.
The Sensory Nook is located on the concourse of the stadium and is free to use by any guest who needs a break from the action on the diamond.
“We take a lot of pride in offering a safe place for all of our fans at Citi Field,” said Mets President Sandy Alderson in a statment. “We are thrilled to include this service and that the Sensory Nook will provide an opportunity for those who wish to use it.”
Nook founder David O’Comin said “they create an encapsulated environment to positively influence mood, reduce challenging behavior and lower anxiety levels. t provides a calming refuge for social and emotional challenges. Sensory Nook is a practical way to reduce exclusion in the workspace, classroom and in public and it helps neurodiverse people cope with challenging environments and reduce anxiety.”
Sensory Nook has been installed in multiple stadiums worldwide and is being considered in stadiums for other Major League Baseball teams, as well as Major League Soccer and National Football League markets.
Nook is a Certified Autism Resource, awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, a body that delivers the global standard for training and certification in the areas of autism and other cognitive disorders.
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