May 26, 2012

New Toy Store Caters to Autistic ChildrenBy CBC.ca

Edmonton, AB – The shelves and racks in that line the walls of Therapyware make it look like any other toy store in Edmonton.

However, the store opening up in Edmonton’s west end is designed for a specific type of customer — children with special needs.

“Sometimes you just have to engage kids and have something fun that will help you through the learning process,” said Terri Duncan, executive director of Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton.

She says the organization started the store, which had its grand opening on Saturday, as a place to cater to parents with autistic and developmentally-challenged children.

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