Sensory-Friendly Movies and Entertainment

Going to the movies can be stressful for children with autism, sensory processing disorders, or developmental disabilities. Things like theater lighting, the volume of the movie, and having to sit still quietly may cause distress. This often causes families with children with developmental disabilities to leave a movie early or decide against going to the movies at all. Fortunately, about ten years ago, theaters began creating accommodations to make the movie-watching experience friendlier and less threatening for those with sensory processing disorders. Many theaters are working to expand these sensory-friendly movie programs as the demand grows. What are sensory-friendly movies? Theaters all over the country are starting to schedule special screenings of sensory-friendly children’s movies, most recently favorites such as Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again! and Incredibles 2. Not only will the volume of the movie be lower, the lights will be brighter, and the kids will be…

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