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Everyone is welcome at this dance, which includes a DJ, refreshments, karaoke, dance games and more. Register in advance.
Brickworld is excited to be bringing their premiere LEGO display and exposition to Novi, Michigan to the Suburban Collection Showplace's Expo Hall on Sept. 22-23, 2018.Â
On Saturday and Sunday of the event, the displayers will put their creations on display in 40,000 square feet of space for the public to enjoy. Bring...
This sensory story time is geared to differently-able children ages 3-10 years who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or have other developmental delays and/or sensitivity to sensory overload. Siblings are welcome.
Movie lovers with autism see Dora and the Lost City of Gold (PG) on Aug. 10, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG-13) on Aug. 13, The Angry Birds Movie 2 (PG) on Aug. 24 and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (PG-13) on Aug. 27. – all in a sensory-friendly, supportive...
Kids with spectrum disorders can enjoy the museum without the sensory overload. Recommended for ages 5-18. Registration required.
Teens and adults with special needs are invited to shake and shimmy at this fun V-Day dance. Ages 16-plus. Registration required.
This very beautiful and moving play tells the touching story of a young Japanese girl's experience after the bombing of Hiroshima. The play recounts her illness from radiation poisoning and how children from all over Japan began to fold paper cranes to help Sadako get well. (For ages 9-99)
Performances...
The museum turns the sound down and lights up so kids with special needs or autism can comfortably explore the IMAX, planetarium and more.
Grown-ups ages 18-plus with special needs enjoy a New Year's celebration full of pizza, music and dancing. Registration required.
Grown-ups ages 18-plus with special needs enjoy a New Year's celebration full of pizza, music and dancing
This 23rd annual ice fishing contest is hosted by Rob Trott & Susie Trott of Great Lakes Outdoors and goes to benefit The Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning, which has been providing outdoor recreation to people with disabilities since 1957. No License Needed
Cash Prizes include:
$20 first fish caught after contest opens...
JACK'S PLACE For Autism Foundation and the Clinton Township Target store are offering quiet shopping hours on December 2, between 6 and 8 a.m. for families who have an individual on the autism spectrum.
Attendees will be able to shop around a sensory-friendly Target store and grab what they want...
