Special Easter Bunny Visits

Children with special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session with the Easter Bunny. Each session provides extra care to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs of children. Photo packages are available for purchase. Make sure to reserve a complimentary ticket on www. eventbrite.com Sunday March 18, 2018 9:30-10:30
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Holiday Tips For Kids

Holiday Tips For Kids With Autism Spectrum Disorders   The holiday season is a joyful time of the year, but it also can be stressful for kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Preparing and planning early for the holidays can help you relieve some of the holiday stress. Members of the Autism Parent Advisory Board
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Sensory Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese’s!

We’ll now be open from 9:00am-11:00am on the first Sunday* of every month, specifically for children with autism and other special needs. • Reduced lighting and noise • Food and games offered • Trained and caring staff * January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, etc.
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Sensory Story Time

First Saturday of every month  2-3:30 p.m. Pine Hills Branch  517 Western Avenue, Albany
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SenseAble Science

SenseAble Science is a sensory friendly science center experience for those with autism and other sensory needs. SenseAble science is a special time for visitors with sensory needs to experience the museum with their families. Guests can enjoy miSci’s interactive exhibits, quiet space and a special “We Choose Space” planetarium show at 11:00. The next
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Yogibo for Sensory Needs!

Have you seen the Yogibo store in Crossgates Mall? Yogibo products are fun to sit in but can also help kids with sensory processing problems. Their bean bags provide proprioceptive sensory input which can promote body awareness and help organize the brain for learning. They can also work as a compression tool to provide calming
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Sensory Friendly Films

The Regal Entertainment Group features “My Way Matinees”. They are sensory friendly films with the sound turned down and the lights turned up. This provides viewers with sensory issues a way to go to the movies and enjoy themselves. People are encouraged to cry, sing, dance and just generally be themselves.  Regal Colonie Center, Albany,
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Adapted Clothing for Kids

  Runway of Dreams is a nonprofit organization working with fashion companies to adapt clothing for the differently-abled community. They partner with top designers to create modifications for clothing that make dressing an easier process. Adaptations such as modified closures, adjustable waistbands and pant legs give kids and adults alternative options for easy dressing and
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Sensory Play

Children need to touch and play with a variety of textures to develop normal tactile processing. Sensory play stimulates and focuses children’s senses which help them learn about their environment. Sensory play also supports language development, cognitive growth, fine/gross motor skills, problem solving and social interactions.  Make some dough, oobleck, GAK or slime for a
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