AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other special needs “Sensory Friendly Films” every month – a wonderful opportunity to enjoy fun new films in a safe and accepting environment. The movie auditoriums will have their lights turned up and the sound turned down. Families will be able to bring in snacks to match their...
I am a fan of the health and wellness articles in the New York Times (NYT). Their reporting is based on scientific studies and evidence – but the articles are engaging and bring the science down to a more readable level. So, this post is a departure for me, because I disagree with a recent NYT article, by Rachel Rabkin Peachman, on whether it’s ok to salt a child’s food. The basic argument of...
AMC Entertainment (AMC) has expanded their Sensory Friendly Films program in partnership with the Autism Society! This Tuesday evening, families affected by autism or other special needs have the opportunity to view a sensory friendly screening of War Dogs, a film that may appeal to older audiences on the autism spectrum. As always, the movie auditoriums will have their lights turned up...
As strange as this sounds, I’m not joking when I say that my 14 year-old son just completed his ninth grade Physical Education course….online! Our state of Indiana requires two Physical Education credits for a High School diploma – PE 1 and PE 2 (normally taken in 9th and 10th grade, respectively). However, many incoming students who wish to participate in certain extracurricular activities are...
This post was sparked by a recent basement storeroom clear out with my now 14-year old son….but more on that later… All new parents probably worry about their baby’s development. Will he develop normally? Will she hit the milestones on time? And there are a lot of milestones to keep track of, as shown on the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website – covering areas such as social/emotional...
AMC Entertainment (AMC) has expanded their Sensory Friendly Films program in partnership with the Autism Society! This Tuesday evening, families affected by autism or other special needs have the opportunity to view a sensory friendly screening of X-Men: Apocalypse a film that may appeal to older audiences on the autism spectrum. As always, the movie auditoriums will have their lights...
