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Kids with autism or other sensory processing disorders can enjoy a traditional tree lighting ceremony just for them.
Find plenty of pizza, music dancing and New Year's Eve fun at this event, which is geared toward adults, ages 18-plus, with developmental disabilities.
Happens in Royal Oak, too.
Grown-ups, ages 18-plus, with developmental disabilities are invited to this event for an evening of New Year's Eve fun, food and dancing.
Catch it in Waterford, too.
Find food, crafts, games, trunk-or-treating and more in a sensory-friendly setting. Presented by Charlie's Journey.
The 2018 Gourmet Gluten Free Gala is a much anticipated evening celebration of delicious gluten-free cuisine that will feature the food of several amazing restaurants, caterers and food trucks; plus live music from one of the area's hottest cover bands, shopping, gluten-free food product exhibits, kids' activities and more!
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This program will teach children, adolescents and adults with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, communication and learning challenges or higher academic abilities, how to think critically, improve ones' social learning and adapt social responses.
Adults ages 18-plus are welcome to enjoy an evening of holiday dancing. Registration required.
Grown ups with developmental disabilities explore different ways to create art and make a masterpiece to take home. All materials provided. Each participant must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration required.
Teens and grown-ups with special needs, along with a caretaker are invited for an afternoon filled with stories, songs, movement and art. No registration needed.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 14 and April 11, 2022
This fair is packed with information to help parents and staff understand complex special education issues. The fair will cover everything from bullying to documenting student behavior and creating a culture of learning at school and home. Ron Suskind, whose son, Owen, has autism, will be a keynote speaker...
Kids and grown-ups with special needs enjoy a day at the police station. Climb behind the wheel of a real police car, watch canine officers do their thing and tour the police department. Choose from two tours. The first tour, from 10 a.m.-noon, offers a sensory-friendly experience while the...
Find accessible hayrides, food, music and dancing at this special event. All abilities welcome. Registration required.
