The Fate of the Furious is Sensory Friendly Tomorrow Night at AMC
Last updated on May 1st, 2017 at 08:03 pm
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 The Fate of the Furious, a film that may appeal to older audiences on the autism spectrum.
As always, 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 child’s dietary needs (i.e. gluten-free, casein-free, etc.), there are no advertisements or previews before the movie and it’s totally acceptable to get up and dance, walk, shout, talk to each other…and even sing – in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced during movie screenings unless the safety of the audience is questioned.
Does it make a difference? Absolutely! Imagine …no need to shhhhh your child. No angry stares from other movie goers. Many parents think twice before bringing a child to a movie theater. Add to that your child’s special needs and it can easily become cause for parental panic. But on this one day a month, for this one screening, everyone is there to relax and have a good time, everyone expects to be surrounded by kids – with and without special needs – and the movie theater policy becomes “Tolerance is Golden“.
AMC and the Autism Society will be showing The Fate of the Furious tomorrow, Tuesday, April 25th at 7pm (local time). Tickets are $4 to $6 depending on the location. To find a theatre near you, here is a list of AMC theatres nationwide participating in this fabulous program (note: to access full list, please scroll to the bottom of the page).
Coming in May: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Tues 5/9 and Sat 5/13)
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Editor’s note: Although The Fate of the Furious has been chosen by AMC and the Autism Society for a Tuesday Sensory Friendly screening, we do want parents to know that it is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for prolonged sequences of violence and destruction, suggestive content, and language. As always, please check the IMDB Parents Guide for a more detailed description of this film to determine if it is right for you and your family.
Tomorrow AMC Has A “Sensory Friendly” Smurfs: The Lost Village
Last updated on April 23rd, 2017 at 09:24 pm
Since 2007, AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and with other special needs ”Sensory Friendly Films program“ – a wonderful opportunity to enjoy their favorite “family-friendly” 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 child’s dietary needs (i.e. gluten-free, casein-free, etc.), there are no advertisements or previews before the movie and it’s totally acceptable to get up and dance, walk, shout, talk to each other…and even sing – in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced during movie screenings unless the safety of the audience is questioned.
Does it make a difference? Absolutely! “It can be challenging enough to bring ANY child to a movie theater” says PedSafe Special Needs Parenting Expert Rosie Reeves. “For a parent with a special needs child attempting an outing like this may seem overwhelming. And yet getting out, being with the community and sharing in an experience with an audience can be invaluable for just such children”.
AMC and the Autism Society will be showing Smurfs: The Lost Village tomorrow, Saturday, April 22nd at 10am (local time). Tickets are $4 to $6 depending on the location. To find a theatre near you, here is a list of AMC theatres nationwide participating in this fabulous program (note: to access full list, please scroll to the bottom of the page).
Also in April and Coming in May: The Fate of the Furious (Tues, 4/25) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (Tues 5/9 and Sat 5/13)
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Editor’s note: Although Smurfs: The Lost Village has been chosen by AMC and the Autism Society for a Sensory Friendly screening, we do want parents to know that it is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for some mild action and rude humor. As always, please check the IMDB Parents Guide for a more detailed description of this film to determine if it is right for you and your family.
Ghost in the Shell is Sensory Friendly, Tomorrow Night at AMC
Last updated on April 17th, 2017 at 08:00 pm
As always, 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 child’s dietary needs (i.e. gluten-free, casein-free, etc.), there are no advertisements or previews before the movie and it’s totally acceptable to get up and dance, walk, shout, talk to each other…and even sing – in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced during movie screenings unless the safety of the audience is questioned.
Does it make a difference? Absolutely! Imagine …no need to shhhhh your child. No angry stares from other movie goers. Many parents think twice before bringing a child to a movie theater. Add to that your child’s special needs and it can easily become cause for parental panic. But on this one day a month, for this one screening, everyone is there to relax and have a good time, everyone expects to be surrounded by kids – with and without special needs – and the movie theater policy becomes “Tolerance is Golden“.
AMC and the Autism Society will be showing Ghost in the Shell tomorrow, Tuesday, April 11th at 7pm (local time). Tickets are $4 to $6 depending on the location. To find a theatre near you, here is a list of AMC theatres nationwide participating in this fabulous program (note: to access full list, please scroll to the bottom of the page).
Also in April: Smurfs: The Lost Village (Sat, 4/22) and The Fate of the Furious (Tues, 4/25),
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Editor’s note: Although Ghost in the Shell has been chosen by AMC and the Autism Society for a Tuesday Sensory Friendly screening, we do want parents to know that it is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for intense sequences of sci-fi violence, suggestive content and some disturbing images. As always, please check the IMDB Parents Guide for a more detailed description of this film to determine if it is right for you and your family.
Sensory Friendly Screening of The Boss Baby Tomorrow at AMC
Last updated on April 10th, 2017 at 06:40 pm
Since 2007, AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and with other special needs ”Sensory Friendly Films program“ – a wonderful opportunity to enjoy their favorite “family-friendly” 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 child’s dietary needs (i.e. gluten-free, casein-free, etc.), there are no advertisements or previews before the movie and it’s totally acceptable to get up and dance, walk, shout, talk to each other…and even sing – in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced during movie screenings unless the safety of the audience is questioned.
Does it make a difference? Absolutely! “It can be challenging enough to bring ANY child to a movie theater” says PedSafe Special Needs Parenting Expert Rosie Reeves. “For a parent with a special needs child attempting an outing like this may seem overwhelming. And yet getting out, being with the community and sharing in an experience with an audience can be invaluable for just such children”.
AMC and the Autism Society will be showing The Boss Baby tomorrow, Saturday, April 8th at 10am (local time). Tickets are $4 to $6 depending on the location. To find a theatre near you, here is a list of AMC theatres nationwide participating in this fabulous program (note: to access full list, please scroll to the bottom of the page).
Also in April: Ghost in the Shell (Tues, 4/11), Smurfs: The Lost Village (Sat, 4/22) and The Fate of the Furious (Tues, 4/25),
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Editor’s note: Although The Boss Baby has been chosen by AMC and the Autism Society for a Sensory Friendly screening, we do want parents to know that it is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for some mild rude humor. As always, please check the IMDB Parents Guide for a more detailed description of this film to determine if it is right for you and your family.
Meet the New Sesame Street Resident Who Has Autism
Last updated on April 10th, 2017 at 06:41 pm
There’s a new resident Muppet on Sesame Street. Her name is Julia and she has autism. Julia exhibits some of the many symptoms of autism; she doesn’t always respond to the other characters, she repeats words, she gets overwhelmed with sensory input and sometimes she flaps her hands. Elmo and the other Muppets find ways to play with Julia, even incorporating her behaviors into their games. The show hopes that the new character will help teach acceptance and understanding about autism and eventually will no longer be “Julia the character with autism” but simply Julia.
Kids who have never interacted with a child with autism might react negatively if they see someone on the playground or at school exhibiting any of Julia’s behaviors, but the show hopes that the new character will expose kids to these actions and also model acceptance of people with differences. Just as Sesame Street aimed to bring preschool into the homes of children who might not have access to it, now the show will bring exposure to autism into the homes of families who might not have someone on the spectrum in their family. Parents can talk about the show with their kids, pointing out the ways Julia is like the other Muppets as well as the ways she is different.
Here are some discussion ideas:
- If you see someone holding their ears because there is a loud sound, how can you help them feel more comfortable? Could you offer them a set of headphones, or ask others around you to whisper? Do you think they will hold their ears forever, or if you wait a while do you think they will stop?
- Julia really likes her toy. What’s your favorite toy? Do you ever bring it anywhere with you?
- Julia really likes to draw, and she is a very talented artist. What do you like to do?
- If you see someone flapping their hands, what would you do? Does it hurt you if they flap their hands? Of course not, so why do you care if they do it? Maybe it’s fun! Maybe it means they are happy or excited. How do you move your body when you are happy? Excited?
Julia’s puppeteer is the mother of a child with autism. Stacey Gordon hopes the character will help kids with autism avoid some of the exclusion and discomfort her child and his classmates experienced growing up.
Julia has appeared in Sesame Workshop’s online stories and resources but now she is a fully realized Muppet on the PBS and HBO show.. The crew uses a separate set of arms for the scenes when Julia will be flapping her hands. Julia’s episode will debut on April 10, 2017.
You can read NPR’s coverage of the new Muppet here or watch Lesley Stahl’s 60 Minutes segment here.
Tomorrow Night: Power Rangers is Sensory Friendly at AMC
Last updated on April 2nd, 2017 at 11:57 pm
As always, 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 child’s dietary needs (i.e. gluten-free, casein-free, etc.), there are no advertisements or previews before the movie and it’s totally acceptable to get up and dance, walk, shout, talk to each other…and even sing – in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced during movie screenings unless the safety of the audience is questioned.
Does it make a difference? Absolutely! Imagine …no need to shhhhh your child. No angry stares from other movie goers. Many parents think twice before bringing a child to a movie theater. Add to that your child’s special needs and it can easily become cause for parental panic. But on this one day a month, for this one screening, everyone is there to relax and have a good time, everyone expects to be surrounded by kids – with and without special needs – and the movie theater policy becomes “Tolerance is Golden“.
AMC and the Autism Society will be showing Power Rangers tomorrow, Tuesday, March 28th at 7pm (local time). Tickets are $4 to $6 depending on the location. To find a theatre near you, here is a list of AMC theatres nationwide participating in this fabulous program (note: to access full list, please scroll to the bottom of the page).
Coming in April: The Boss Baby (Sat, 4/8), Ghost in the Shell (Tues, 4/11), Smurfs: The Lost Village (Sat, 4/22) and The Fate of the Furious (Tues, 4/25),
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Editor’s note: Although Power Rangers has been chosen by AMC and the Autism Society for a Tuesday Sensory Friendly screening, we do want parents to know that it is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for sequences of sci-fi violence, action and destruction, language, and for some crude humor. As always, please check the IMDB Parents Guide for a more detailed description of this film to determine if it is right for you and your family.
