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AMC Theatres (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the Sensory Friendly Films program: the lights are turned up, the sound is turned down, you can bring in your own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. In addition, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing – in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden^®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.

Tuesday films usually start at 7:00 pm,
Saturday Films usually start at 10:00 am
PLEASE check with the theatre before attending as start times may change!

Sensory Friendly Films are now Showing at the AMC Loews White Marsh 16, AMC Columbia 14 and AMC Owings Mills 17.

Cost: $50.00 per child and $25.00 for siblings. This includes transportation, lunch/refreshments, field trip venue cost and arts and crafts supplies. Space is limited to 15 children.

Ages: 3-13

Registration: Online Participant profile form.  Please visit our website to complete registration.

Location: One World Center for Autism
7401 Forbes Blvd Ste A
Lanham, MD 20706

Contact Brenda at Brenda@worldforautism.org with any questions.

We know that parenting children with autism and related special needs can take a huge emotional toll on caregivers.
Here are our program goals for you and your family!
• Provision of a mental health break for
parents
• The encouragement and facilitation of
friendships
• The promotion of social awareness and
skills
• The celebration of each child’s unique
personality and abilities via creative
arts and recreational activities!
• Having loads of fun!

When:
June 23, 2018
11:00 to 4:00 pm (Times may vary depending on the community trip venue)

Location:
One World Center for Autism, Inc
7401 Forbes Blvd- Suite A
Lanham MD 20706

Cost: The cost for this program is $50.00 per child and $25.00 for siblings. This cost includes transportation cost, lunch/refreshments, field trip venue cost and/or arts and crafts supplies.
Due to new facility limitations, this respite is limited to 15 children.

Ages: 3-13 years

Questions: Call or email Brenda Reed (brenda@worldforautism.org) or
Samuel Gonzalez (samuel@worldforautism.org)

This month the group will be volunteering at Marya's therapeutic horse farm (field work, sweeping planting flowers, cleaning, etc.).

The group is led by HCAS Board Member Victoria Martin with assistance from several volunteers who accompany the group on each excursion.  Do you know an older teen/young adult who may be interested in joining us?

Email Victoria at vsmartin1230@gmail.com for more information

FREE yoga for children and teens with Autism.

These classes are a wonderful way to help reduce anxiety and challenging tactile sensitivity issues. Parents and siblings are encouraged to participate as well. No need to register, just mark your calendar and join HCAS at the Yoga Center.  Our thanks to the Hussman Foundation for making these classes possible!

The Yoga Center of Columbia
8950 MD-108 #109
Columbia, MD

Sprout Films returns to the  Columbia Festival of the Arts for an evening of poignant, beautiful, humorous and thought provoking short films featuring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Sprout Flim Festival showcases films related to the field of developmental disabilities, fulfilling its mission to make the invisible visible. About 10 films will be featured. Post-screening Q&A with Sprout Founder and Executive Director, Anthony Di Salvo.