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However, for a special needs child, theme parks can be overwhelming and heighten sensory issues that often families affected by disability may feel the need to avoid theme parks altogether. This pass is specifically for guests with autism spectrum disorders and allows the entire party expedited access to many of the attractions using the Hero Pass entrance. Being an ASD-friendly and special needs-friendly park provides a fun and easier theme park experience for as many people as possible. At LEGOLAND Florida, the special needs friendly features provide a truly accommodating experience―not just like a special needs family or family with a child who has autism―but just to enjoy as a family.

Our kids take interest in new and different things, I know that when it comes to autism, we may have misconceptions about our children wanting the same things, and this is true for many kids. I like to make sure I have a variety of things on hand that gives Richie the sensory input he needs through out the day. Hope Buddy Break Program – Buddy Break is a FREE Parents’ Day Out/respite program where kids with all types of special needs (VIP kids) have FUN while their parents get a BREAK. Meetup is another great resource for identifying any special needs groups that organize community events or social activities for kids with autism or other disabilities.

Sensory Friendly Films” are a special opportunity for individuals living with autism and others to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. To provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum or with special needs, the movie auditorium keeps their lights turned slightly up (dim lights usually remain on) and the sound turned slightly down. it’s a great opportunity for families to meet, siblings of children with autism to get to know other kids, and anyone to enjoy a movie in a climate of acceptance and understanding. Where To Find Sensory Friendly Movies Many national movie theaters chains like Regal, AMC theatres and even Showcase Cinemas are now offering sensory-friendly movie options so your kids can enjoy a trip to the movies.

While you should your local theaters for this year’s offerings, here are three of the best theater chains offering a fantastic summer series: Regal Summer Movie Express Regal is offering two choices of movies each week during the summer with tickets just a $1 each. Here, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is sort of burned out being a superhero and just wants to live life as a normal teenager but that won’t do as Nick Fury tracks him down and lets him know in no certain terms that he must step up to take on new threats to the world. August 14, 2019 About: I’m taking a risk on recommending this film from writer/director/producer Gurinder Chadha who is known for the international film Bend It Like Beckham, but the trailer looks promising for families with older kids to appreciate. Based on a true story, Warner Bros. describes the film as a “a joyful story of courage, love, hope, family and the unique ability of music to lift the human spirit” telling the story of a British teen of Pakistani descent growing up in the town of Luton, England, in 1987.