VIDEO: One Indiana firefighter is bringing awareness to those on the autism spectrum. Ben’s Blue Bags are bags filled with sensory toys and tools to help first responders treat patients, and they are filling a gap across the country. “They expand out and make noise,” said Ben’s Blue Bags co-founder Matt Kodicek. A few simple items, a blue bag, and a shift in what it means to be inclusive is what Ben’s Blue Bags is all about. Kodicek says a map is used to point out pain so first responders can better communicate with kids on the autism spectrum. It is one of the many sensory tools you will find in Ben’s Blue Bags. Inspired by his 10-year-old son, Ben, Kodicek says the bag includes Rubik’s cubes and bouncing balls.
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