A man has said A&E departments are "unbearable" and "terrifying" for his autistic son due to the overwhelming sensory environment they create.
Robert Cummings, 49, from Merthyr Tydfil, has spent many "stressful" hours in hospital with his six-year-old son Ellis, who becomes distressed by the "bright lights, loud noises, and unfamiliar faces".
His experiences have inspired him to fundraise to help open Wales' first immersive sensory room at the children's A&E department in Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.
James Radcliffe, from the National Autistic Society, said autism-friendly hospital spaces were "essential", as standard settings can be distressing and risk misdiagnosis.
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