{"id":4085,"date":"2023-03-23T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T08:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empiriantherapy.com\/?p=4085"},"modified":"2023-03-24T04:49:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T04:49:39","slug":"sensory-friendly-outings-in-and-around-the-new-jersey-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empiriantherapy.com\/sensory-friendly-outings-in-and-around-the-new-jersey-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory-Friendly Outings In and Around the New Jersey Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given all the considerations that need to be made, it can often be very challenging for parents of children with sensory challenges to find fun, safe, and healthy activities for their child to comfortably take part in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that struggle\u2014and want to use our expertise to help. So, we\u2019ve researched some of the top attractions in the area and compiled a detailed list of the places we consider most sensory-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that parents living in and around New Jersey can put this list to good use and find some time for their child to enjoy these activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live elsewhere, please feel free to still read the explanations, tips, and criteria below that we used to develop this list\u2014so that you can find similarly appropriate places in your own neighborhood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What does \u201csensory friendly\u201d mean?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSensory processing\u201d describes how the information picked up by our senses is received and interpreted by our brains, as well as the subsequent behavioral response. Challenges related to sensory processing can cause a number of significant effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSensory friendly\u201d activities accommodate sensory processing challenges by taking into account the effect of an environment on the senses and modifying that environment to decrease problematic factors\u2014or at least offering alternative forms of participation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although no environment can be completely controlled and there is always the possibility of some unwanted stimulants, sensory-friendly activities can provide excellent opportunities for your child to socialize and have fun in a comfortable way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What does this look like?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory-friendly places generally accommodate children in two main ways:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adapting the environment to reduce opportunity for potentially challenging experiences\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being flexible in terms of how a child is expected to participate\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many places even offer specific times of the day or week specifically for those with sensory challenges. These are often offered during off-peak hours, when smaller crowds are expected and when children might be able to expect less sensory stimulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some places have special pricing for sensory-friendly times\u2014and some even allow free admission for a therapist or care person to accompany participating children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many other attractions have sensory-friendly events a few times a year or even monthly\u2014especially in April, which is Autism Awareness Month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we list a wide variety of places and summarize what kind of accommodations they offer. As policies or details can change over time, we recommend double checking the information for any places on this list that interest you.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>What if an activity or place I\u2019m interested in <\/b><b><i>is not <\/i><\/b><b>on this list?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For places not on this list, we suggest you call ahead to ask about the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the busiest and quietest times are<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If staff members are trained to help people with special needs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they have quiet spaces where your child could get a sensory break<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they provide sensory bags (with fidgets, earmuffs, noise-reducing headphones, earplugs, sunglasses or weighted items)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they allow you to bring in items to help with sensory needs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If same-day re-entry is allowed, in case your child needs to leave for a break<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they allow rain checks\u2014if they allow you to return another day if it becomes apparent shortly into the visit that it\u2019s not going to work out that day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our List (Divided by Outing Type)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jump to: <a href=\"#movie-theatres\">Movie Theatres<\/a> | <a href=\"#live-performances\">Live Performances<\/a> | <a href=\"#trampoline-parks\">Trampoline Parks<\/a> | <a href=\"#sensory-gyms-and-special-needs-play-places\">Sensory Gyms and Special Needs Play Places<\/a> | <a href=\"#professional-sports-arenas\">Professional Sports Arenas<\/a> | <a href=\"#discovery\">Discovery<\/a> | <a href=\"#other\">Other<\/a><\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3 id=\"movie-theatres\"><i>MOVIE THEATRES<\/i><\/h3>\n<p><b>AMC Theatres: <a href=\"http:\/\/amctheatres.com\/programs\/sensory-friendly-films\">Sensory Friendly Film program<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House lights turned up; s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound turned down<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed house rules regarding: noise, moving around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd and 4th Saturday (family friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) each month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating locations:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ: Clifton, Elizabeth (Jersey Gardens), Mountainside, New Brunswick, Rockaway, Toms River, Wayne and West Orange<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 in CT, 9 in NY, 6 in PA and many more in other states<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Regal Theatres: <a href=\"http:\/\/regmovies.com\/static\/en\/us\/promotions\/my-way-matinee\">My Way Matinee<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House lights turned up; s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound turned down<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed house rules regarding: noise, moving around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two dates per month, for one movie, on the first show of the day on certain Saturdays and Tuesdays each month.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating locations:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey: Manahawkin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in CT, 12 in NY, 3 in PA and many more in other states<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3 id=\"live-performances\"><b><i>LIVE PERFORMANCES<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Roxey Ballet: <a href=\"http:\/\/roxeyballet.org\/sensory\">Sensory Friendly Performances<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House lights turned up; s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound turned down; p<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">otentially startling special effects or lighting removed from program<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed house rules regarding: moving around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory items provided: fidget objects, earplugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowed to bring items to enhance experience (ex: edible reinforcers, fidget toys, headphones and iPads or other electronics for therapeutic use)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained staff to assist and direct audience members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials provided: Pre-Visit Social Stories and Performance Picture Schedules<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for each performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other support upon request (call or <a href=\"mailto:outreach@roxeyballet.org\">email<\/a>): pre-visit &amp; meet your seat; story boards provided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating locations: Ewing, NJ and New Hope, PA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>The Growing Stage Children\u2019s Theatre: <a href=\"http:\/\/growingstage.com\/sensory-friendly-performances\">Sensory-Friendly Performances<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House lights turned up; s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound turned down; sound levels consistent throughout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed house rules regarding: moving around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowed to bring items to enhance experience (ex: snacks, drinks and devices for communication)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials provided: Pre-Visit Social Stories and Activity Guides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowd size limited, with open seating for space between groups\/families<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserved seating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating location: Netcong, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Paper Mill Playhouse: <a href=\"http:\/\/papermill.org\/access-for-all\/autism-friendly-performances\">Autism-Friendly Performances<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House lights turned up; s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound turned down; sound levels consistent throughout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed house rules regarding: noise, moving around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break area; guests can watch the performance on a video monitor in the break area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowed to bring items to enhance experience (ex: snacks, drinks, reinforcers\/motivational systems, headphones and earplugs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained support staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials provided: social stories, videos, character guides and puzzle activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other supports:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-visits &amp; meet your seat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glow stick is waved before a change that might surprise children, so parents can give their child headphones or distract them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating location: Millburn, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>State Theatre New Jersey: <a href=\"http:\/\/stnj.org\/events\/autism-friendly-relaxed-performances\">Sensory-Friendly Performances<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighting and sound modulated<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed house rules regarding: noise, moving around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break area with soft seating, fidget toys and activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained support staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials provided: social story<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating location:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Brunswick, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Union County Performing Arts Center: <a href=\"http:\/\/ucpac.org\/sensory-friendly-theatre\">Sensory Friendly Theatre<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House lights turned up; s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound turned down; sound levels consistent throughout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed house rules regarding: noise, moving around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory items provided: fidget toys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained support staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials provided: social story<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortened performance with no intermission<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited crowd size<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating location: Rahway, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>McCarter Theatre Center: <a href=\"http:\/\/mccarter.org\/season\/2019-2020\/Sensory-Friendly\">Sensory-Friendly Performances<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lights adjusted; s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound levels adjusted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed house rules regarding: noise, moving around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowed to bring items to enhance experience (ex: snacks, fidget toys and communication devices)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained support staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Materials provided: social s tory<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating location: Princeton, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Two River Theatre: <a href=\"http:\/\/tworivertheater.org\/accessibility\">Relaxed Performances<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lights adjusted; s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound levels adjusted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed house rules regarding: noise, moving around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating location: Red Bank, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Shea Center for the Performing Arts: <a href=\"http:\/\/wpunj.edu\/wppresents\/visitor-info\/accessibility.html\">Sensory-Friendly Performances<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lights adjusted; s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound levels adjusted; n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o flashing lights, strobes or sudden light changes; s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound effects such as sirens are kept low or avoided<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break area; monitors with low sound to watch show<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials provided: study guides (sometimes\u2014depends on the artist)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u20133 per season<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating location: Wayne, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3 id=\"trampoline-parks\"><b><i>TRAMPOLINE PARKS<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Urban Air: <a href=\"http:\/\/urbanair.com\/activities\/sensory-friendly-play\">Sensory-Friendly Jump<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music lowered or turned off; n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o flashing lights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Times differ by location; generally on select Thursdays from 2:00\u20135:30pm or 3:00\u20136:30pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating locations: Avenel, Milltown, South Hackensack and possibly others<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Altitude Trampoline Park: <a href=\"http:\/\/jumpaltitude.com\/woodbridge\">Sensory Sunday<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music turned off; n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o strobe lights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited crowd<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Sunday of each month from 10:00am\u201312:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating location: Woodbridge, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Get Air: <a href=\"http:\/\/getairsports.com\/freehold\/events\/special-needs\">A Special Time for You<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music played at lower volume<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calmer atmosphere<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free admission for one parent or guardian to support jumpers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Saturday of every month, from 8:00\u201310:00am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating location: Freehold, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>ClubAir: <a href=\"http:\/\/clubair.fun\/sensory-friendly-jumps\">Sensory-Friendly Jump Time<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music lowered or turned off; n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o flashing lights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced admission for adult to support jumpers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mondays from 3:30\u20135:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating location: Warren, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3 id=\"sensory-gyms-and-special-needs-play-places\"><b><i>SENSORY GYMS AND SPECIAL NEEDS PLAY PLACES<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><em>These gyms and play places were created and designed with sensory challenges and other special needs in mind!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/1gym4all.com\"><b>1Gym4All<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open play times every day from 9:00am\u20132:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside food and drinks allowed; nut free facility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owned by a special needs teacher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Waldwick, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/werockthespectrumkidsgym.com\/locations\/\"><b>We Rock the Spectrum Kid\u2019s Gym<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open play times most days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many locations run by parents of a child special needs or by special needs professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locations:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ: Audubon, Mount Laurel and Waretown<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in NY, 1 in PA and many more in other states<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tagalongsplayplace.com\"><b>Tagalongs Play Place<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained support staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tagalongsplayplace.com\/calming-sensory-room\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designated sensory room<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Started by a parent of a child with Sensory Processing Disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Lake Hopatcong, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3 id=\"professional-sports-arenas\"><b><i>PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ARENAS<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Metlife Stadium: <a href=\"http:\/\/metlifestadium.com\/guest-services\/guests-with-disabilities\">Sensory Inclusion<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory items provided: sensory bag containing weighted lap pads, noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained support staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: East Rutherford, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Red Bull Arena: <a href=\"http:\/\/newyorkredbulls.com\/news\/sensory-room-red-bull-arena-now-open\">Sensory-Friendly Area<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break room with dimmed lighting, visual aids, fidget toys and activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Harrison, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Prudential Center: Sensory Needs Assistance<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory items provided: weighted lap pads; sensory bags containing badge to identify individuals with sensory needs, noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys and basic communication and feeling cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials provided: social story<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory Processing Needs section in <a href=\"http:\/\/prucenter.com\/a-z-guide\">A\u2013Z Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Newark, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3 id=\"discovery\"><b><i>DISCOVERY<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Planetarium: <a href=\"http:\/\/raritanval.edu\/node\/45316\">Sensory-Friendly Shows<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House lights turned up; s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound turned down; sound levels consistent throughout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed house rules regarding: moving around<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Saturday of the month at 5:00 pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Branchburg, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Adventure Aquarium: <a href=\"http:\/\/adventureaquarium.com\/Plan\/Accessibility\">Accessible Amenities<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory items provided: noise-reducing headphones and weighted blankets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free admission for one personal care attendant to support guests\u2014call 844-474-FISH (3474) to request a complimentary companion ticket<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other supports: behind-the-scenes tour of the shark exhibit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Camden, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Franklin Institute: Sensory-Friendly Everyday &amp; Sensory-Friendly Sundays<br \/>\n<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fi.edu\/sensory-friendly-everyday\">Everyday<\/a>:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory items provided: sensory backpack with noise-reducing headphones, sunglasses, weighted toys, fidgets and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quieter exhibits: Amazing Machine and Space<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials provided: Sensory Alert Maps that indicate which exhibits contain high levels of stimulation and give tips for exploring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other supports: return visit voucher\u2014voucher to return on another day if a guest finds the museum too overwhelming within 30 minutes of purchasing tickets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Philadelphia, PA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fi.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/SensoryFriendlySunday_sensory-sunday-rackcard-reprintFINAL.pdf\">Sensory-Friendly Sundays<\/a>:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adapted exhibits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exclusive visit time for people with sensory challenges from 8:00\u20139:30 am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained support staff<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Please Touch Museum: Everyday Sensory Accommodations &amp; Play Without Boundaries<br \/>\n<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pleasetouchmuseum.org\/accessibility\">Everyday Sensory Accommodations<\/a>:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break areas\u2014called Quiet Zone Tents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory items provided: quiet kits that include noise-reducing headphones, fidget toys and more<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained support staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials provided: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/pleasetouchmuseum.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Sensory-Guide_2021-2.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that indicates sensory stimulation level of each exhibit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free admission for one therapist or care provider to support guests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Philadelphia, PA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play Without Boundaries:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lights and sounds reduced<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials provided: social stories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other supports: theater performances and programming with sensory-awareness trained educators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monthly event; c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losed to the general public for two hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"mailto:education@pleasetouchmuseum.org\">Email<\/a> for more information about Play Without Boundaries and about how to register<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Northlandz Miniature Wonderland: <a href=\"http:\/\/northlandz.com\/blog\/northlandz-and-therapy-for-autism\">Sensory Supports<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dimmed lighting inside museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break area\u2014called Calming Corner, includes trained therapist, sensory items and mood chart<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory items provided: noise-canceling headphones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowed to bring items to enhance experience (ex: food from home)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory-friendly play zone, including professional therapist supervision and weighted blankets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other supports: communication board at the snack bar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Flemington, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h3 id=\"other\"><b><i>OTHER<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Dr. Suss Stables: <a href=\"http:\/\/drsussstables.com\">Sensory Hour<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private or group sensory-inclusive hour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory hour needs to be scheduled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests can groom, feed, and spend time with the farm animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Jackson, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Chuck E. Cheese: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckecheese.com\/sensory-sensitive-sundays\/\">Sensory Sensitive Sundays<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music lowered or turned off; l<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ights dimmed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained support staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open 2 hours early on the first Sunday of every month<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No admission fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited appearances by Chuck E.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating locations:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ: Bricktown, Bridgewater, Cherry Hill, Deptford, Edison, Middletown, Paramus, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wayne and West Windsor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 in CT, 13 in NY, 5 in PA and many more in other states<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>YMCA: <a href=\"http:\/\/ocymca.org\/events\/autism-friendly-swim-hour\">Autism-Friendly Swim Hour<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music turned off<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited attendance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Sunday a month, from 3:30\u20135:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Toms River, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>LifeTown: <a href=\"http:\/\/lifetown.com\">Sensory Play Area<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/lifetown.com\/about\/tour\/#tab-id-9\">Snoezelen Center<\/a><br \/>\n<\/b><em>Fully inclusive and accessible center for recreation, education and therapeutic play<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapeutic activity wing that includes sensory play area and Snoezelen Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Livingston, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ucnj.org\/parks-recreation\/trailside-nature-science-center\/sensory-friendly-trail\"><b>Watchung Reservation Sensory Trail<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trail designed to provide sensory stimulation and interaction, including:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sounds from nature<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory play area for children<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Musical components, such as drums and xylophone<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Items to touch and smell, including raised garden beds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Mountainside, NJ<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Sesame Place: <a href=\"http:\/\/sesameplace.com\/philadelphia\/help\/autism-resources\">Certified Autism Center<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quiet break areas; some areas of the park have decreased noise and stimulation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory items provided: noise-canceling headphones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trained support staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials provided: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/sesameplace.com\/philadelphia\/-\/media\/sesame-place-langhorne\/files\/pdf\/2021-sesame-place-sensory-guide.ashx?version=1_202103263029\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensory Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that details amenities and sensory stimulation levels of rides and shows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Langhorne, PA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p><b><i>We hope this guide will help your whole family enjoy your outings! <\/i><\/b><b><i>For more information on ABA or sensory processing challenges, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to the Empirian Therapy team. 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