Sensory-Friendly Outings Both Children & Adults Can Enjoy

At Children’s Milestone, we know that it can sometimes be difficult to find outings that everyone can enjoy, including children or adults on the autism spectrum. Some ASD individuals enjoy increased sensory input while others are more sensitive to sensories, so finding something that is sensory-friendly for everyone is a great way to ensure that you have an enjoyable experience. In today’s blog from Children’s Milestone, we’ll go over some of the best sensory-friendly outings and activities for everyone to enjoy the next time you have a day to explore.

Young girl looking at a map at the children’s museum.

Children’s Museums

Your local children’s museum is a great place to spend the day or even an afternoon with a sensory-seeking child. Children’s museums have a ton of stations and activities that involve lots of seeing, feeling, touching, or doing. Many children’s museums also offer specific hours for sensory-sensitive children on the spectrum to explore without the hustle and bustle of other children running around. Be sure to call your local museum to find out more about their special deals and offers.

Young girl petting a parrot at the zoo.

The Zoo

The zoo is a great place for everyone to spend the day! Both children and adults love to see and learn more about animals, and many children on the spectrum can enjoy a day at the zoo with no pressure or added stimulation. Additionally, a lot of zoos, like children’s museums, offer special programs for kids and adults with autism that include smaller crowds and sensory awareness.

oung girl with pigtails jumping on an indoor trampoline.

Trampoline Park

You may have discovered by now that your child on the spectrum enjoys and excels at certain activities. Maybe it’s swimming, reading, doing puzzles, or in this case, jumping! A trampoline park can be an extra fun activity for kids and adults on the spectrum to release some energy and get some exercise. Trampoline park franchises like Urban Air, Jumpin’, and others offer special hours and events tailored to sensory-sensitive children.

A group of kids at the library.

Local Library

In one of our previous blogs, we spoke about incorporating a quiet time as part of the classroom routine to encourage calm and help children mentally reset after loads of stimulation. Going to your local library is another great way to accomplish this. The library typically offers a calm and peaceful environment that your child, and even adults, need and crave. The children’s section often offers quiet spaces for children on the spectrum to read and play in peace without being overwhelmed by their surroundings.

There are a number of outings for you and your loved ones on the spectrum to enjoy together. To learn more about sensory-sensitive activities and how they impact your child, keep reading our blogs from Children’s Milestone in Greenbelt and get in touch with us with any questions you may have.