Fun Autism-Friendly Activities Around Chicago
Here's an interactive guide to autism-friendly activities around Chicago and the suburbs! Parents can add personal reviews for any wonderful and welcoming spaces or sensory-friendly activities for kids right on this list. We hope you'll find something new for your family to enjoy, and share your own picks to help fellow parents discover fun places to take an autistic child around Chicago!
We'd love to see your recommendations for camps, too, so please chime in on our list of summer camps for special needs.
launchtrampolinepark.com
Jump America - V.I.P. Time
Shila said: Jump America has open trampoline jump space, a foam pit, dodgeball courts, and a kids zone. On the 3rd Sunday of every month, they set aside a couple of hours for jumpers with special needs, along with their families, to enjoy a quieter and more private jumping experience.
Gurnee, IL3rd Sunday of every month
1 review
readysetride.org
Ready Set Ride
Kristy Pepping said: Ready, Set, Ride is a therapy barn offering equine therapeutic activities to children with a wide spectrum of disabilities. Certified therapeutic riding instructors as well as volunteers are there to monitor individual needs and encourage regular improvement.
Plainfield, IL
1 review
dupagechildrens.org
DuPage Children's Museum - Adaptive Play Time
Shila said: Once a month the museum provides a modified environment for play and learning for children and their caregivers who have disabilities or sensory processing disorders. Attendance is limited, and families can expect Sensory Kits, reduced light and noise, dedicated staff to provide a supportive environment and more.
Naperville, IL
1 review
Discovery Center Museum - Fun for Everyone
Brigitte Nohra Miller said: The Discovery Center Museum offers Fun for Everyone events dedicated to visitors with special needs and their families. Fun for Everyone events occur several times throughout the year, and invite guests to enjoy the museum free of charge before the museum opens (or after it has closed) to the public.
Rockford, IL
1 review
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