Sensory Sundays at the B&O Railroad Museum are designed to create an inclusive and safe atmosphere where all visitors are welcome and supported. In order to accommodate for members of the community who identify as neurodiverse, this program promotes sensory awareness throughout the museum by altering the physical environment as appropriate. Some examples of these changes include: decreased lighting and surround sound, signage communicating the location of exhibits with sounds effects, and temporary “quiet” or “calming” zones. These zones will provide a space dedicated to decreased sensory exposure as well as sensory kits equipped with resources for visitors who need an opportunity to process their emotions and experiences. Throughout the day, visitors will be encouraged to participant in B&O Railroad Museum activities, such as a sensory-friendly train ride on the Mile One Express, a kids craft, and a sensory-friendly tour led by one of our trained staff members. There will also be an opportunity for parents to access resources provided by organizations within the community who support families with special needs children. Overall, Sensory Sundays will continue to establish the B&O Railroad Museum as a location dedicated to the support and inclusion of the neurodiverse community.
Contact Name : Riley Weber
Contact Email : rweber@borail.org
Location: B&O Railroad Museum 901 W Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21223
A Grand Opening Event for the community! Featuring a bounce house, petting zoo, and more!
Signature Behavioral Health is an organization that invests in the whole family's right to self-determination by providing meaningful, individualized, and culturally relevant behavioral services.
We are celebrating the opening of our therapy office with a Grand Opening Family Day event! Your entire family is welcome to enjoy the petting zoo, bounce house, and more!
More about the organization:
We affirm children, teens, and young adults who exhibit social, emotional, learning, and behavioral concerns using Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) with a strengths-based and trauma informed approach. We not only uplift children and teens , but empower parents and siblings of our neurodivergent and/or disabled clients with the common goal of enhancing the quality of life for the entire household through the provision of mental health services, parent guidance, advocacy tools, and group sessions.
Contact Name : Linda Irby
Contact Email : admin@signatureaba.com
Location: Signature Behavioral Health 7001 Johnnycake Rd. Suite 106 Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Please join us for Opening Day! This Sensory Room will be open for anyone who joins us at Oasis Church of Delaware! If you or your loved one needs to take a break and go to a calmer, quieter environment, this room is for you! If more sensory input is needed, you will find that here as well. We will be hosting free respite times throughout the year, as well as Sensory Santa, Valentine's Night Out, and Dining experiences for families touched by special needs at various times. All of these events will require pre-registration so we can assure that we will have qualified volunteers to care for your loved one. Our Support group is Unique Blessings on Facebook. We will meet at the Church and at High Five Autism Park, Glasgow De, weather permitting. This is a safe place for families to come together, build new friendships and find resources and information. We hope to create events for siblings as well. Currently, any teens are welcome to come out on Wednesday nights at 645 pm for Stepping Stones De youth group. On Facebook Stepping Stones DE, take a look at the videos and see our Awesome Youth Pastor Ken Cushwa (Cushy). We have ping pong, air hockey and lots of fun! Food is usually provided every Wednesday night for youth group! Join us!!!
Contact Name : Lori Darner
Contact Email : ldarner@live.com
Location: Oasis Church of Delaware 2200 Glasgow Ave Newark, DE 19702
Saturday, October 9th: 9am - 1pm
Pediatric OT helps children who may be struggling with:
Fine motor & Gross motor skills
Visual-perceptual skills
Cognitive skills
Sensory-processing skills
Feeling independent, confident and adaptable & so much more!
Are you concerned about your child's targeted milestones and/or possible developmental delays?
Kinera Foundation's Occupational therapists will be on site to screen children of all ages - for FREE!
Every child receives a gift card for lunch courtesy of Chik-Fil-A Kent Island.
Virtual Info Session - The Life Skills & Social Studio for Neurodiverse Adults
October 14, 2021 –
Barrier-Free is a non-profit organization located in Central Maryland that helps neurodiverse adults create, express, and achieve! Our mission is to provide inclusive art, self-advocacy, life skill, and social programming to the community for adults with disabilities and autism.
Join us on Thursday, October 14 on Zoom for a Virtual Info Session to learn more about our mission and programs including The Life Skills & Social Studio, Individual Skill Coaching, Classes, and Social Clubs.
Join Brown on the Spectrum as we host our 'Teen Social' meetup for youth ages 12-19!
We will meet on the third Friday of every month.
Please share with your friends and networks who may be interested.
Be sure to register today at the link below.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Sammy's Trattoria II dinner in Support of Pathfinders for Autism
October 21, 2021 –
Chef and Owner Sam Curreri invites you to join him at his newest location, Sammy's Trattoria II, to enjoy a five-course, family-style Italian dinner with sommelier-guided wine pairings.
Specifically designed for children ages 3 - 7 years with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing issues or other disabilities. Registration is required. limited capacity event. Siblings welcome. Please register once per family.
Contact Name : Natalie Benjamin
Contact Email : nbenjamin@aacpl.net
Location: Discoveries-the Library at the Mall 2250 Annapolis Mall Road Annapolis, MD 21401 Annapolis, MD 21401
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! Spootakular fun for ages 4 and under! Wear your costumes and enjoy sensory activities & art, interactive storytime, and lots of open gym play.
Join us for a Sensory Friendly Trunk-or-Treat presented by Verbal Beginnings! This spook-tacular FREE event at our Columbia, MD Center is designed especially for children with special needs and their families. You’re invited to dress up (optional) for this safe and friendly BOO-tastic night full of candy, games, spooky surprises & more. We hope to see you there!
This is a PUBLIC and FREE event! This in an inclusive event open to all different abilities. Masks are required for adults and optional for children.
For more information or to find out how you can support the event, please email community@verbalbeginnings.com
Contact Name : Taylor Pomilla
Contact Email : community@verbalbeginnings.com
Location: Verbal Beginnings Center 7090 Samuel Morse Drive Columbia, Maryland 21046
Chess Club
FREE PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SCREENINGS