Join Shelburne Museum for Sensory Friendly Fridays! On the third Friday of every month, May through October, we invite the community into the Museum before regular opening hours to view special exhibitions at the Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education in a light-and-sound-adjusted environment. Created in consultation with Inclusive Arts Vermont, this program for children, teens, and adults alike is designed to offer a positive museum-going experience for visitors with varying sensory processing differences. Know Before You Go resources, a limited number of noise-cancelling headphones, fidget toys, and a private sitting room will be available for participant use. Pre-registration is required via Eventbrite or by contacting 802-985-0924 or events@shelburnemuseum.org.
Wondering what to do with your children since school has been pushed back? Check out the cops that the Echo Center is offering. They also have some fun on-line activities and are offering free admission for a period of time.
ECHO also has noise cancelling headphones to access if your child has sensitivity to noise. And finally, if you want to explore the Burlington waterfront you can access the adaptable stroller that is at the ECHO center. This is for families to use free of charge!
Check out ECHO Center.
Edaville Family Amusement park has gone above and beyond to accommodate children with autism and/or sensory concerns. They have installed a quiet room for children to access, trinkets to help kids wait in line, and have put in a sensory friendly bathroom.
Essex Cinema offers “Sensory Friendly” movies throughout the year. They turn the sound down, keep the lights up, and let individuals move and talk as during the movie. These are a wonderful way for children to enjoy a movie in a stress-free environment.
Check out their latest movies: Sensory Friendly Movies
Yes, the MLB has teamed up with Autism Speaks to offer particular baseball game “Sensory Friendly” and raise awareness for autism. Many of the Autism Awareness games will provide special opportunities and a safe, friendly environment for families and individuals affected by autism, allowing them to experience a game like never before. If you want to check out if your baseball team offers a game during April check out Major League Baseball.
We have been to the Omni Resort at Amelia Island 5 times and continue to go back. They have always accommodated our child’s needs in their kid clubs. They also offer some great family activities, pool-side activities, family friendly restaurants, bikes paths, and wonderful accommodations on the beach. The staff are also extra friendly, helpful, and fun. Click here for information about Camp Amelia.
Sesame Place is the first theme park in the United States to be designated as a Certified Autism Center. This means that their staff receives specialized training to cater to all children with special needs, they offer the Ride Accessibility Program, quiet rooms, noise cancelling headphones, low sensory areas, and much more. You definitely want to check out this great theme park!
Story Land has teamed up with Autism Speaks to offer a “Sensory Friendly” weekend in September. Many of the staff members at Story Land are getting trained on how to recognize, understand, and act compassionately when assisting families dealing with Autism in the Park. Check out Story Land & Autism Speaks