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The SenseHB Network: Creating a zero-barrier air travel for people with sensory processing disorder

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Authors: Benjamin D. Fedoruk 1 , Kai Fucile Ladouceur 2 , Alden O'Cain 3 1 Faculty of Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa ON, Canada. 2 School of Engineering Technology, Trades, and Aviation, Confederation College, Thunder Bay ON, Canada. 3 Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa ON, Canada.   Abstract Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is prevalent amongst a sizeable proportion of the population, afflicting at least 1 in 20 adults [1]. Cases of individuals having SPD appear to be trending upward among school-aged children, with 5-16% of these children being affected [2], many of whom have other cognitive impairments (e.g., ASD and ADHD) [3]. These travellers have difficulty navigating airports, which can be attributed in part to audio stimuli. Sensory rooms currently in use provide a space for those experiencing a breakdown to remove themselves from stimulating situations, but are not proactive in