If you’ve never taken your special needs child to the movies, Sensory Friendly Films are a great option. The first movie we took Norrin to see was a Sensory Friendly Film (Ice Age 2? I think it was). It’s the ideal setting for a special needs child’s first movie.
The “silence is golden” rule doesn’t apply during sensory friendly screenings. Kids are able to get up, walk around, shout, dance, and sing. Families can freely bring in their own snacks. The lights aren’t dimmed all the way, the sound is reduced, and there are no previews.
AMC has now expanded the Sensory Friendly Film program to four showings per month.
- The second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday.
- Family-friendly movies will continue to show Saturdays, starting at 10am local time
- Tuesday showings at 7pm local time that may appeal to others on the autism spectrum.
Please note that dates and films are subject to change.
The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!
New York/New Jersey Theaters
- 84th Street 6
- Bay Plaza 13
- Bay Terrace 6
- Brick Plaza 10
- Clifton Commons 16
- Danbury 16
- Freehold Metroplex 14
- Galleria Metroplex 16
- Jersey Gardens 20
- Magic Johnson Harlem 9
- Mountainside 10
- Nassau Metroplex 10
- New Brunswick 18
- Palisades Center 21
- Rockaway 16
- Shore 8
- Stony Brook 17
- Wayne 14
For a complete nationwide listing of participating theaters and films visit www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
For Tips on Taking Your Child To the Movies click – HERE (my post on Babble – 12/13)
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