I have to take a moment to spotlight a company that is going the extra mile to accommodate kids with Sensory issues. My youngest son has Sensory Processing Disorder and is being evaluated to confirm an Asperger's diagnosis. One of the things that upset me the most about this is that it is going to make life so much more difficult for him than it will be already. I worry that he is going to miss out on things that the other kids are doing because they will scare him, or it will be too much for him to handle. That’s why I have to really applaud AMC Theatres for initiating a monthly “Sensory Friendly Films” program. In a quote found on www.autism-society.org AMC states that “In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing” (read the full article at http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/) I am thrilled to see more businesses making strides to include our kids in activities that their peers are participating in. If you are able to, please try to make it to the 10 am (local time, nationwide) showing of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted at your local AMC Theatre. The more awareness to these programs that we can bring, the more programs will be available to benefit our kiddos. Enjoy the movie!!
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