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
This is a wonderful organizations that promotes the arts for individuals with any disability. Through education, trainings, programs, and exhibits they offer a variety of opportunities to enhance the magic of art to all individuals.
Laura does a remarkable job working with children who have ASD and need help with social skills. She will service kids in their home, at an office, or in the community. She communicates very well with families and other treatment providers.
Linda Rosenblad comes highly recommended by several service providers in the the area. She is a clinical psychologist in private practice working primarily with people with ASD and their families. She does individual and family therapy, parent support, consultation and diagnostic evaluations. She has occasional openings for ongoing clinical work and consistent availability for time-limited consults or evals.
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.
Music Bloom provides music therapy to children of all ages and disabilities. They provide a
a multi-disciplinary approach of integrating music therapy strategies with related services (speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy etc.) to enhance the effectiveness of the services for the individual.
SD Associates provides:
- Assessments and program development for children with a variety of disabilities.
- Staff and Family Consultation and Training
- Direct Service
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!
Social Adventure Group supports young adults ages 18-29 who have difficulty with social relationships and wish to connect with others. We have a general meeting the 4th Thursday of each month at Vt. Family Network, 600 Blair Park Road, suite 240, south entrance (facing the Superstore) 6:30-8:30pm. The members plan events and play games at the meetings. Some of the events include: movies, dinner, comedy, game nights at people’s homes, theater, biking, Church Street, Anime, mini golf, rock climbing, and more. New members always welcome.
The Stern Center for Language and Learning provides individual learning evaluations as well as psychoeducational evaluations. There are many qualified providers that can perform evaluations.
The Stern Center also offers individual instruction in:
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Reading Fluency and Comprehension
- Spelling
- Writing Mechanics, Composition, and Grammar
- Math Operations and Problem Solving
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
Equine Therapy Program is up and running, at Lily Bud Farm in Hinesburg, VT. They currently offer lessons on Wednesday and Sunday mornings for children under 150 lbs.
A scholarship program for students who need financial assistance is available. Qualifying students can take a lesson for $25 instead of $45.
Located in St. Pete’s Beach, Florida, Tradewinds has been rated a top destination for families. It has specifically been recommended for families who are traveling with a cild who has special needs. As a designated special needs friendly resort by Be Friendlier, our staff undergoes continuous training to ensure we understand sensitivities, developmental disabilities and unique situations so we’re equipped to help. From room safety kits to gluten-free menu options, we take all of your needs into consideration so you can “Just Let Go!” Make sure to check out their wonderful kids program.
CVMC has a great facility that offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology for children. There facility is spacious and has numerous kid friendly equipment so children can enhance their skills in all areas. If you live in central Vermont area this is definitely the place to go!
Excellent physical therapist: Larissa Gillespie PT, DBT
The Vermont Center for Children, Youth, & Families is pleased to announce our continued partnership with the Vermont Department of Health in providing autism assessments for Medicaid supported families. Our clinic is interdisciplinary in nature and we strive to offer comprehensive autism spectrum disorder assessments using a family-based approach and incorporating evidenced-based evaluation tools while adhering to the state of Vermont Best Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
VTPT is located in Burlington. Carrie Kane, DPT (Doctorates in Physical Therapy) has extensive experience providing physical therapy to children with various disabilities. She has provided physical therapy in school settings, early intervention services, and adaptive recreation.
This is an amazing program for individuals who have a diagnosis of autism.
1) Children & adults do need a diagnosis of Autism.
2) They can live anywhere! We have folks come from NY!
3) No membership at the Y is required
4) A few different options in terms of age. If they’re over 3 years old we look at the 6 private swim lessons, one-on-one with an instructor
The grant will cover 6 private swim lessons (30 minutes each) OR if they’re under the age of 3 I look at integrating them into our parent/child program with a caregiver from home in the water with them.
They offers six 1/2 hour swim lessons for free if your child has ASD. After six sessions, you can take private lessons for $30.00 per 1/2 hour.