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Fun Autism-Friendly Activities Around Indianapolis

Here's an interactive guide to autism-friendly activities around Indianapolis! 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 Indianapolis!

We'd love to see your recommendations for camps, too, so please chime in on our list of summer camps for special needs.


 
    josephmaley.org

    Joseph Maley Fitness

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    Dawn Denning said:  Different programs are available to help meet your family's interest and special needs. Choose from seasonal sports like basketball, cheerleading, yoga, t-ball and more. The programs pair your kiddo up with a mentor to teach techniques, skills and rules one on one to encourage physical, emotional and social interaction.

    Indianapolis, IN
    morningdovetrc.org

    Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding

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    Dawn Denning said:  Hippotherapy focuses on helping kids physical strength, posture, endurance and their concentration and ability to follow directions. Through horse therapy, kids can develop their confidence, social skills and sensory processing.

    Zionsville, IN
    Facebook.com/HendricksSoccer

    STAR Soccer - Hendricks County Soccer

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    Dawn Denning said:  Success Through Adaptive Rec Soccer (Star) Soccer goal is for specials needs and abilities kids to play soccer and have fun! Players are placed onto teams based on their level of skill, not their age. The skills' practices are geared toward skill levels with the goal of having fun, not keeping score. Leagues are twice a year with practices weekly and games on Saturdays.

    Avon, IN
    zysa.org

    TopSoccer- Zionsville Youth Soccer Associate

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    Dawn Denning said:  This community based soccer game is for kiddos with intellectual and physical disabilities. Each player will get to experience and learn to play soccer with a buddy for the soccer season. The buddy will help your child play, learn and have fun while learning the fundamentals of soccer.

    Zionsville, IN

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