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Hong Kong Airport Unveils Sensory Corner for Neurodivergent Travelers

4/4/2026

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Hong Kong International Airport launched a sensory corner to assist passengers with invisible disabilities, including autism and dementia.
The 30-square-meter room is near Gate 10 in Terminal One, designed to reduce travel stress for neurodivergent travelers.
Chris Au Young, the Airport Authority’s general manager, emphasized the challenges these travelers face in unfamiliar environments and crowded spaces.
The corner uses color and sound to create a calming atmosphere and help regulate emotions.

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Hong Kong International Airport launched a sensory corner to assist passengers with invisible disabilities, including autism and dementia.
The 30-square-meter room is near Gate 10 in Terminal One, designed to reduce travel stress for neurodivergent travelers.
Chris Au Young, the Airport Authority’s general manager, emphasized the challenges these travelers face in unfamiliar environments and crowded spaces.
The corner uses color and sound to create a calming atmosphere and help regulate emotions.