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Part and parcel of being a football fan is regularly going to the matches to cheer your favourite team on.

The sounds, smells, lights and crowds can all add to the experience.

For people on the autistic spectrum, however, this can be too overwhelming and it may put them off attending, meaning they miss out on these events.

In order to improve the matchday experience for those living with the condition, Leicester City Football Club have come up with a brilliant idea of issuing autism packs.

The packs were announced soon after the club said it was introducing a 'sensory hour' for the Foxes Fanstore, all part of the Club's commitment to being more autism-friendly.

What is autism? According to the National Autistic society, "Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. "Autistic people see, hear and feel the world differently to other people. If you are autistic, you are autistic for life; autism is not an illness or disease and cannot be 'cured'. Often people feel being autistic is a fundamental aspect of their identity. "Autism is a spectrum condition. All autistic people share certain difficulties, but being autistic will affect them in different ways. "Some autistic people also have learning disabilities, mental health issues or other conditions, meaning people need different levels of support. All people on the autism spectrum learn and develop. With the right sort of support, all can be helped to live a more fulfilling life of their own choosing."

They will include ear defenders, sensory tangles and further matchday information.

They are free of charge and will be available throughout the 2019/20 season.

The club is also opening their doors ahead of a matchday allowing people with autism, their families and carers to arrange a visit to learn more about the club's facilities.

Kevin Pakenham, Learning and Development Co-ordinator at Autism East Midlands, said: "The Football Club have made a significant accomodation for supporters living with autism by introducing autism packs."

"Along with the sensory hour in the Foxes Fanstore, hearing loops and audio descriptive service of games, they are ensuring that people living with autism, their families and carers are all fully included in the club."