TOYS R Us will hold a special autism-friendly shopping morning next weekend.

The Europa Boulevard store will open specially for families with autistic children to complete Christmas shopping on Sunday, November 6.

Conditions in the store will be altered between 10am and 11am to suit autistic youngsters, including dimming the lighting, turning off music and tannoy announcements and introducing autism-friendly signage.

A quiet zone will also be available in the store should it be needed.

Mike Coogan, marketing and ecommerce director at Toys R Us, said: “Holding such events have given our teams extreme pride in reaching out to autism groups within their community.

“Making slight adjustments to stores and creating a quiet shopping period allows children and young adults to experience the fun in a toy shop regardless of their disability.

“We understand toys are more personal to many additional needs individuals so being able to relax and choose something special themselves and enjoy the facilities and content of the store, the same as other children can do without concerns, will help in making their Christmas truly magical.”

Due to Sunday trading legislation any purchases cannot be completed until 11am.