Children with sensory difficulties, and others on the autism spectrum can struggle with the amount of sheer stimulation and social interaction the holidays bring. How can parents, family, and society at large, best navigate the festive season for these kids? Guest host Clare Roth discusses ideas for hosting sensory-friendly celebrations, accessible holiday events in the Columbus area, and more.
Guests:
- Sarah Smalley, office manager,
- Melissa Lawrence, program director,
- Luis Biava, conductor,
- Lyndsey Vidra, co-owner,
- Ryan Scarlata, associate artistic director,
Events:
- in partnership with the and presents "", a sensory-friendly holiday experience featuring music, crafts, and a special treat for each audience member, on Saturday, December 16 at 11:30am.
- hosts a celebration with food, raffles, fun, special guests and much more at its Lewis Center location Saturday, December 16 from 10am to 5pm.
- A tradition returns to this holiday season in a in a family-friendly, hour-long performance of . Playing Thursday through Sunday now until December 23rd, 2017.
- will host a sensory-friendly showing of on Sunday, December 17 at 11:00am.
- offer a number of "" events throughout the year that feature sensory-friendly showings of family-friendly movies. Upcoming films for December include Star Wars: The Last Jedi (12/16) and Ferdinand (12/30).
- also offer a number of throughout the year. Two showings of Star Wars: The Last Jedi are planned December 23 and 26.