MombatApr 25, 20191 minNew Day Children's Theatre 2019New Day Children's Theatre has released it's Sensory Friendly show schedule and the first one is THIS WEEKEND! And thanks to support from #autozone, it is FREE! Annie April 27th 10 AM Addams Family young@part August 3rd 10AM Big Fish October 26th 10AM #specialneedstennessee #tennessee #tennesseefamily #autism #autismfamilies #sensoryfriendly #autismtennessee #autismmom #inclusion #familyfun #childrenstheatre
MombatMay 10, 20181 minMay We, Maybe, Get Out and Play, Please?Yes, You MAY! Across the country, everyone is getting out for some good times. Here's a sampling of fun, autism-aware, sensory sensitive, things to do in the month of May. National - May 12th and May 26th AMC Theaters run sensory friendly showings of newly released movies on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month and Tuesday nights (for mature audiences). New Jersey May 18th - Sahara Sam's Water Park - 6-9pm May 20th - The Garden State Discovery Museum - 6-8pm Arizona May 17t
MombatApr 30, 20181 minThrill Seekers!Fun Slides Carpet Skate Park and Party Center - Pittsburgh Last year, Fun Slides in Pittsburgh announced their commitment to offering sensory friendly skating opportunities at their indoor skating center. If you aren't familiar, fun slides are smooth bottomed "skates" that you wear to glide down carpeted ramps. They look like a lot of fun and a great way to get exercise! We have been in contact with them and although they do not currently have a recurring sensory friendly mon
MombatApr 28, 20181 minBuddy's Big Day A trip to the city, a concert, and lunch at a restaurant! (Don't forget to check the Sensory Friendly link above for a state by state list of family outings designed with special needs kids in mind) Today, Buddy had the chance to experience live music at the Philadelphia Orchestra and also practice his restaurant skills. It took a little preparation, and Buddy did GREAT! First, Buddy prepared for what it would be like to go to the Philadelphia Orchestra's sensory friendly per
MombatApr 28, 20181 minBuddy's First Concert - Philadelphia Orchestra Academy of Music Relaxed Sensory Friendly Performances Buddy is getting ready for his first concert. Tonight, we are showing Buddy the social story that the Philadelphia Orchestra offers to prepare children on the autism spectrum and/or other special needs prepare for a trip to the orchestra! Stay tuned as we go on our adventure tomorrow! And don't forget, if you want to find sensory friendly events near you, check out our state-by-state list of fun family events near you! #phillyorchestra #s
MombatApr 27, 20181 minFriday Night is Alright........For FUNNING!! Next Friday, May 4th, from 5-8pm, the Children's Museum of South Dakota will hold a Sensory Friendly Play time. The museum will be offering adaptive equipment and art materials, quiet spaces, and is welcoming of assistive animals. Attendance is limited to 100 participants so although they do not require reservations, they are recommended. You can put in your reservation by calling 605-692-6700 x 0. The Children's Museum of South Dakota is also offering Sen
MombatApr 23, 20181 minMangia, mangia, Massachusetts!!!How did we not know about Autism Eats??!! Autism Eats's mission is to bring families together in an autism-friendly dining out experience. Their next dining opportunity is at Maggiano's in Boston, MA this Thursday, April 26, 2018. You can buy tickets here. From Autism Eats: About Us Going to a family restaurant should be an enjoyable experience. A time to relax, enjoy good food and spend time with your family. Let someone else do the cooking and cleaning. Unfortunately, for t
MombatApr 20, 20181 minSeussical in Memphis!New Day Children's Theatre - Sensory Friendly Performance on April 28th at 10am The New Day Children's Theatre in Collierville, TN launched it's sensory friendly program in 2015 and it is still going strong! This month, the whole family can enjoy a performance of Seussical on Saturday, the 28th at 10am. And don't forget to mark your calendars for the August 5th performance of Spamalot! #autism #sensoryfriendly #seuss #memphis #specialneeds #familyfriendly
MombatApr 9, 20183 minGet Out, Philly! This winter has been entirely too long! Time to get out with your little ones! Recently, we posted about sensory sensitive events across the country and thought, “hey, let’s do comprehensive lists specialized to specific metro areas”. Of course, we started with our hometown, Philly! Below is a list of on-going as well as one-time upcoming events. Since a lot of this is time-sensitive, I am putting it out there, even though I am waiting to hear back from several places. I will
Dan & BuddyApr 3, 20182 minASD-Friendly Events Near YouEver feel like you are missing out on some really fun times with your special needs kiddos because you just don’t have the time to research what is out there? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of local and national sensory sensitive events. Some are on-going, like the Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays and some are one-time events for Autism Awareness Month, like the Sensory Friendly Day at the Dallas Zoo. LOCAL EVENTS Atlanta – Center for Puppetry Arts Sensory-Frie
Dan & BuddyMar 28, 20181 minHuddle Up for AutismOne of our favourite Autism Awareness Month activities is Huddle Up For Autism at the Philadelphia Eagles’ stadium. Tickets are free, but very limited, to keep the crowd size small and make it an enjoyable experience for everyone. Attendees can get their pictures taken with the cheerleaders, play on the field, get players’ autographs and even hang out in the locker room! The Eagles definitely put a lot of thought into the special sensory needs of the Huddle Up guests. There a
