by Katherine on March 9, 2012
The Autism Society in cooperation with AMC Theaters is showing another sensory friendly film tomorrow, March 10, 2012. This special screening offers children who have been diagnosed with autism a chance to watch a movie in a sensory friendly environment. To ensure the comfort of the children watching the movie, all participating AMC Theaters will [...]
by Katherine on March 6, 2012
Below is a list of some of the Autism Events happening this March – March 5, 13 and 20 Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum 6pm to 8pm PT / 9pm to 11pm ET Online – $99 This interactive 3-week series by Chantal Sicile-Kira covers the basics on what you need to know when your child [...]
by Katherine on December 24, 2011
Christmas for autistic children is not quite the same as it is for the typical child as the season’s festivities, decorations, lights, music and crowds are often too much for the child to take in. It causes a sensory overload which is particularly stressful for the child. For most autistic children, even having their picture [...]
by Katherine on August 4, 2011
Another Sensory Friendly Film (The Smurfs) has been scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 2011 at participating AMC Theatres nationwide. This is a special screening sponsored by the Autism Society and AMC Theatres to give children affected by autism a chance to watch and enjoy a movie in a safe and non-stressful environment. The Smurfs is [...]
by Katherine on July 22, 2011
The next Sensory Friendly Film screening organized by the Autism Society in cooperation with AMC Theatres will be shown tomorrow, July 23, 2011. Participating AMC Theaters nationwide will be showing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 for children who have been diagnosed with autism. This is a special opportunity for families to [...]
by Katherine on July 1, 2011
Developing friendship and playing with other children are just some of the things that a child with autism is having difficulty with. Although they would like to join other children and play with them, they do not seem to have the necessary skills needed to encourage friendship with other children. They cannot understand social cues [...]
by Katherine on June 30, 2011
Another sensory friendly film is scheduled to be shown this Saturday, July 2, 2011 at all AMC Theaters nationwide. For those who don’t know it yet, the Autism Society and AMC Theaters arrange for a special movie screening every month for children who have been diagnosed with autism as well as their families. Unlike regular [...]
by Christine on June 28, 2011
They’d only been at it for a few days, but participants in the Well-Served Tennis Academy were already showing progress in their ability to hit a tennis ball. The camp, open to children with autism, is arranged by Autism Speaks and hosted by the Ethel Walker School. Participants, who are taught by volunteer coaches, learn [...]
by Katherine on May 28, 2011
Every month, the Autism Society and AMC Theatres organize a special movie screening for the children affected by autism as well as their families. This is a great opportunity for your child to experience watching a movie without the usual stress associated with the regular movie screening. Next month’s screening features Kung Fu Panda 2 [...]
A simple Autism screening checklist test completed by parents can help doctors screen for signs of autism as early as the child’s first birthday, according to new research. ”I am hoping it will become the standard of care,” researcher Karen Pierce, PhD, an assistant professor of neuroscience at the University of San Diego School of [...]