Stimulation is always a struggle when you have a kiddo who struggles with loud environments with music/excess noise or people screaming, lots of lights or flickering of lights, or even smells. This can trigger those nervous systems to go into a fight, flight or freeze mode, making the experience dreadful.

*Here is a list of sensory friendly environments around the Denver area (and more) that you and your family can take advantage of with the current colder weather and the warmer months to come!*

If you do struggle going to areas that are rich in sensory stimulation, consider these useful tips and tricks to plan accordingly.

If you would rather look into something a little bit more geared towards adapting the environment around your kiddo, this website has a list of great museums that take part in low sensory days as well as concerts, art exhibits, the aquarium and the Denver Zoo! AMC theaters even has some days where they will show a movie at a lower volume with some of the lights on as well.

If you are traveling around and you happen to be in the Philadelphia area, then you are in luck! There is a wonderful theme park for kids with Autism called Sesame Place. It was a lot of great accommodations for kiddos who struggle with busy environments and offer up quiet rooms, ride accessibility, noise cancelling headphones, low sensory areas and dining options that will fit your need.

If you don’t feel like traveling all the way to PA, then check out Elitch Gardens in Denver! As they offer up a low sensory day as well! The last one was last September 2019 but check back in with their website as I am sure once the season starts, they will notify everyone.

Places that are rich in high intensity play consist of climbing, jumping, zip lines, trampolines, foam pits etc. can be slightly stimulating so be aware and refer to my first link :).

Places like Urban Air, DEFY Denver ( previously Spider Monkey), Sky Zone and Jumpstreet, are extremely fun and exciting but can be rich in stimulation. Look on their websites if they offer any accommodations for kiddos with sensory needs.

If there are more that you have found, please let us know! :)

-SP4K