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richie
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04 Apr 2010, 4:56 am

Sensory-Friendly Film Screenings for Kids with Autism

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On April 10, thousands of children with autism will be able to do something that for many of them was impossible until recently: go to the movies. They'll see How to Train Your Dragon at one of 93 "sensory-friendly" screenings in 47 cities across 30 states. The lights will dim but remain on, the volume will be lowered, the movie will start promptly at 10 a.m. with no previews, families with special dietary needs will be allowed to bring snacks from home, and if the kids yell or even stroll around the theater, no one will complain.

April Autism Awareness Month marks the first anniversary of the Sensory Friendly Films program, a joint venture of Autism Society. Screenings of the G- or PG-rated movies, all newly released, are held once a month on a Saturday morning. Expansion to other cities is planned.


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04 Apr 2010, 9:53 am

I'm amazed....I've never had sensory issues in a movie theatre.



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04 Apr 2010, 11:34 am

what a brilliant idea. I've only taken my son to a movie once and he was a disaster - too loud, too dark, he couldn't keep quiet or sit still and threw crisps at people in the slow bits. It's rough for his brother that I have to arrange for him to be taken by friends.


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04 Apr 2010, 1:23 pm

No previews?

I can understand the stupid "Drink Pepsi!" and "Watch ABC this Friday!" ones, but I've had times when the upcoming movie trailers were more enjoyable than the feature film itself.


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