Explore Abilities Day
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 05/23/2018
The Children’s Museum of Houston will host Explore Abilities Day, an opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to explore the Museum.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
We have a host of activities for both caregivers and kids, including a dance workshop with the Houston Ballet, story times, therapy dogs and much more! Doors will be closed to the public. There will be no music and sound-reducing headphones will be available. Outside food and drinks will be allowed (Fresh Café will be closed).
SPECIAL EVENTS:
- Success on the Spectrum: Daisy Rios will lead four social thinking story times.
- Event time: 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Parent Resource Library
- Houston Ballet’s Creative Movement: Teaching artist Katey Tidwell will help you dance and move through focus and balance exercises.
- Event time: 10 a.m. to noon in New Kids’ Hall
- Lighthouse Learning Resources: We have a host of activities for both caregivers and children.
- Event Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in PowerPlay Alcove
- Faithful Paws: Six therapy dogs will be at the Museum to interact with kids.
- Event time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Tree Top
This exclusive event includes the following modifications:
- Doors will be closed to the public
- Less crowded environment free from unnecessary distractions
- No music will be playing on the overhead audio systems
- Extra visual signage for safety
- Specialists on hand for consultation and extra fun activities
- Sound reducing headphones, ear defenders and sunglasses available on loan
- Designated quiet rooms will be available
- Families are allowed to bring in outside food and drinks (Fresh Café will be closed)
Admission is just $5, and FREE for members! To register, please contact Lydia Dungus at (713) 535-7238.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Children's Museum HoustonLocation:
1500 Binz
Houston, TX, 77004United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(713) 535-7238.Contact name:
Lydia Dungus
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
05/23/2018
Time:
see website for details
Price:
Admission is just $5, and FREE for members
Ages
All AgesWeb Service