Going to the Library Resource Kit

Includes a Social Story, library vocabulary flash cards, and a library visual schedule. Use these resources to prepare for a library visit to check out books or library activities, such as story time. 

http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/LibraryResourceKit.pdf

"Going to a Movie Theater" Social Story

A short story with words and pictures and what to expect when seeing a movie at a theater. http://www.pathfindersforautism.org/docs/Theater_SOCIAL_STORY.pdf

8 Ways to Make Outings Less Stressful

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Simple, easy tips from Sandbox Learning. I thought this was one of their most helpful articles!

http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Community_Outings.pdf

November Sensory-Friendly Films

One of these has a free child's ticket. Please see the websites for more information, and call the theaters to check procedures/availability for ticket sales.

Puss in Boots
November 5
10 a.m. local time
AMC Theatres
Find a theatre: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/theatres
More information: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/


Puss in Boots (PG)
Date: Sat., 11/12/2011
Time: 11:00am
Locations: ALL SMG LOCATIONS
Admission: Children with special needs - FREE / Adult: Regular Price Purchased @ the Box Office ONLY
More information: http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/familyfunimages/varietymovies2.html


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Sensory Friendly Film (at two theaters) - August 6

The Smurfs (PG)
Date: Sat., 8/06/2011
Time: 11:00am
Locations: All Studio Movie Grill locations
Admission: Children with special needs - FREE / Adult: Regular Price Purchased @ the Box Office ONLY
More info: http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/familyfunimages/varietymovies2.html
Studio Movie Grill website: http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/

The Smurfs
AMC Theatres
August 6
10 a.m. local time
Find a theatre: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/#theatres
More info: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/

Please note that these screenings are not free (unless noted).

Sensory Friendly Movie Screening

This isn't free, but I wanted to let you all know about it.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
July 23
10 a.m. local time

More information: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/
Find a theatre: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/#theatres

Please note that this movie is rated PG-13‎.

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Special Needs Movie Screenings - One Has Free Child's Ticket

There are three movie theaters that usually provide special needs movie screenings each month, and this month, two of them are on the same day.
Here's the info:

Sensory Friendly Film
Cars 2
July 2
10 a.m. local time .
Find a theatre - http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/

Cars 2
Date: Sat., 7/02/2011
Time: 11:00am
Locations: All Studio Move Grill Locations
Admission: Children with special needs - FREE / Adult: Regular Price Purchased @ the Box Office ONLY
More info - http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/familyfunimages/variety.html


Rave Motion Pictures also offers a similar program. I think you need to call your local theater to find out when the showing is. Here's the list of participating theaters: http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/sensorysensitive_locations.aspx

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Visit to the Eye Doctor Video (like a video Social Story)

A video for children about a visit to the eye doctor. It has great pictures and is very child-friendly (narrated by a child). It would be great for preparing for a visit to the eye doctor. There were only a few things I didn't like about it. The video talks about how scary the child thought his first visit would be. He ends up realizing it wasn't scary, but my son seemed a little unsettled when he was hearing those first statements. The child in the video also said some things (such as being afraid that the eye doctor would grab his eyes) that might make some kids nervous. The video also makes a clear point that going to the eye doctor doesn't hurt and you don't get shots like at the "regular" doctor. I thought this might make some kids more nervous about going to their regular doctor. I would watch it first and decide if you think it would help your child. Overall, my son liked the video and I think it is helping prepare him for going with me to my appointment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5utCZyDRIk4

Sensory Friendly Film - April 30

Not free, but I wanted to let you know about this event.

Don't miss the next Sensory Friendly Film!

Rio

April 30

10 a.m. local time .

More information: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/

Find a theater: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/#theatres

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Special Needs Movie Screening - Free Child's Ticket

Special Needs Screening of "Rio"
Studio Movie Grill
Saturday, Apr 23, 2011, 11 am - 1 pm CDT
More information:
http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/familyfunimages/variety.html

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Summer Camp Checklist

Questions for parents of kids with autism to ask when evaluating summer camp possibilities for your child. From Autism Speaks.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/Camp_Checklist.pdf

Special Needs Screening of Gnomeo and Juliet 2/19

Special Needs Screening of Gnomeo and Juliet

Date: Sat., 2/19/2011
Time: 11:00am
Locations: All Studio Movie Grill Locations
Admission: Children with special needs - FREE / Adult: Regular Price Purchased @ the Box Office ONLY
More info: http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/familyfunimages/variety.html
 
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Sensory Friendly Film - Feb. 12

The next Sensory Friendly Film (not technically free, but a good deal)

Gnomeo & Juliet
February 12
10 a.m. local time

Find a theatre: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/

About:
"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 - in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.

Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event."

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Handout Cards

Small printable cards for handing out to the public. A great response to obnoxious comments in the grocery store, in my opinion. From Bridges4Kids.

http://www.bridges4kids.org/AutismCards.pdf

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Visual Supports: Playground

An article with free tips and printable posters to teach children how to use playground equipment. From Autism.About.com and Explorations Unlimited.

http://autism.about.com/od/childrenandautism/ss/playgroundpost.htm

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Special Needs Movie Screening - Free Child's Ticket

Studio Movie Grill presents Tangled! Children with special needs - FREE / Adult: Regular Price Purchased @ the Box Office ONLY
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What: Special Needs Screening of Tangled
When: Sat Dec 4, 2010, 11 am - 1 pm CST
Where: Studio Movie Grill
Locations: http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/familyfunimages/varietymovies2.html

More information about this program: http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/familyfunimages/variety.html

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Special Needs Movie Screening - Free Child's Ticket

MegaMind (PG)
Starring: Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill
Date: Sat., 11/13/2010
Time: 11:00am
Locations:
SMG Arlington, Dallas: Royal, Lewisville, Plano
Houston: Copperfield, CityCentre, Atlanta: Holcomb Bridge
The movie is being shown at Studio Movie Grill locations. More information here:

http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/familyfunimages/varietymovies2.html and here: http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/

Sensory Friendly Film - Nov. 6

This isn't exactly a freebie, since you pay for the movie tickets, but I always like to let all of you know about these opportunities. AMC's next sensory friendly film will be Megamind on November 6, 2010 at 10 AM, local time.

For more information and theater locations, please visit http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sensoryfilms

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Halloween Activity Story

An activity story (similar to a Social StoryTM) in PowerPoint format from valerieherskowitz.com.


http://www.valerieherskowitz.com/downloads/TT.ppt
 
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Halloween PECS Sheet

A sheet of picture symbols relating to Halloween. Could be used for a bingo game, for social stories, or for vocabulary development.

http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/as/october/halloweenbingo.pdf

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