An increasing number of entertainment venues are offering sensory-friendly options for families who would otherwise not be able to enjoy activities such as going to the movies, seeing a live performance or participating in indoor recreational activities.
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11 Sensory Friendly Entertainment Options for Special Needs Families | Friendship Circl... - 0 views
18 Places to Look for Sensory Friendly Clothing | Friendship Circle -- Special Needs Blog - 0 views
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Here are 18 stores dedicated to providing a comfortable and stylish wardrobe for children and adults with special needs.
The Alex Foundation: About The Alex Foundation - 0 views
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We are a nonprofit foundation created to help families acquire items beneficial to their children that insurance companies don't cover. We also provide educational items such as sensory friendly school supplies to families and emergency kits with sensory items for evacuations to schools. Each family can fill out one application per calendar year and can request up to $500 (including shipping costs) worth of materials. All items will be ordered directly from the vendor and no funds will be sent to the families. Please see our family application for guidelines.
Special Movie Event and Halloween Celebration for Families with Children with Special N... - 0 views
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Click here to download the full flyer (PDF) What: Special Movie Event and Halloween Celebration for Families with Children with Special Needs Where: Public Library, 301 E. Main in Missoula When: October 29, 2010 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bring the whole family for this fun filled evening! Fun alternative to candy trick or treating Healthy snacks tailored for children with food allergies or special diets Family-friendly animated feature film Sensory-friendly movie experience Everyone is free to get up and move around
Special Needs Day at the Western Montana Fair - Missoula - Aug. 11, 2010 - 0 views
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Enjoy a sensory friendly day at the fair for special needs children and their family. Rides will be operated at a slower pace, the music will be turned down, and the faster scarier rides will not be operating.
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Open to all who work and live with preschool & elementary age children. A unique hands-on, highly participatory FUN workshop! Demonstrates sensory integration and sensory processing to enhance the environment by making it "sensory safe" for students, parents, and teachers. Attendees will experience what it is like to have sensory challenges and learn how to use chair balls in classrooms and homes by participating during the hands-on lab work. The Sensory Tool Kit™ workshop reviews current research to support evidence-based practice and education. Diana will introduce the new Sensory Processing Measure (SPM) and Quick Tips®, promoting team collaboration and partnerships between schools and clinics. Course Objectives
Participants will: Be introduced to sensory integration and sensory processing in a user-friendly format Be introduced to the SPM and Quick Tips® Learn to identify their own sensory needs as adults Identify how student behaviors may relate to sensory integration and Sensory Processing Disorders Learn the concepts behind activities and use the Tool Chest™ handbook including chair balls, during the mock classroom demonstration and lab work. Where/When:
October 18 & 19, 2012
815 Front Street
Helena, MT