Thanks to Daytripping Mom I discovered that AMC offers special showings of new family-friendly movies in an environment that accepts the sensory issues of children on the Autism Spectrum and with ADD/ADHD. Movies include the upcoming Shrek 4 and Toy Story 3.
Instead of the usual loud blast of sound, the volume is turned down and instead of a dark theater, the lights are on. It’s also accepted that moviegoers may need to get out of their seats, fidget or walk up and down.
The only downside is that the movies are shown at the earliest move time, 10AM and for those of us living on the Ventura Coast, the nearest participating AMC is in the San Fernando Valley.
I’m sure there are ASAP members who might like to try attending AMC’s sensory sensitive showings. Take our poll and let us know!
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