At Shore Medical Center, we understand that bright lights, loud sounds, and unfamiliar routines can make healthcare visits overwhelming for neurodiverse patients. That’s why we’ve created specialized environments to make care more accessible, calming, and compassionate.
With expert guidance and staff training provided by occupational and speech therapists from the Atlantic County Special Services School District, we proudly offer sensory-friendly care programs:
Sensory Friendly Outpatient Testing Program
For patients who need testing in a low-stimulation setting, this private room features relaxing sensory supports and is available by appointment only.
- Schedule your visit: 609-653-3737
- Learn more, including what to expect and appointment details.
Sensory Friendly Pediatric Emergency Care
Our separate, child-friendly Pediatric Care Center offers a full sensory-friendly experience, with trained staff, communication tools, calming visual and sound elements, and take-home comfort kits.
- Call ahead to help us prepare: 609-653-3558
- Learn more, including what to expect and how to plan your visit.
Sensory Friendly Adult ER Sensory Room
Shore Medical Center’s adult ER sensory-friendly patient room provides a calm, supportive space designed to reduce sensory overload and help neurodiverse adults receive care with comfort and confidence.
- Call before you arrive to help us prepare: 609-653-3558
- Learn more, including what to expect and how to plan your visit.
Sensory-Friendly Radiology Care
Sensory-friendly X-ray and CT scan services are designed to create a more comfortable imaging experience through the use of a mobile sensory care cart, dimmable lighting, reduced-noise environments, clear communication tools, and staff specially trained in sensory-friendly care. These accommodations help reduce anxiety and support patients' individual sensory needs throughout their visit.
- Call before you arrive to help us prepare: 609-653-3558
- Learn more, including what to expect and how to plan your visit.
Sensory-Friendly Respiratory Care
Sensory-friendly respiratory care services are designed to make breathing treatments and evaluations more comfortable for patients with sensory sensitivities. Features include a mobile respiratory sensory care cart, animal-themed nebulizer masks for children, quiet nebulizers, visual communication tools, and staff trained in sensory-friendly care to help create a more positive and supportive experience.
- Call before you arrive to help us prepare: 609-653-3558
- Learn more, including what to expect and how to plan your visit.
