Sensory-Friendly Attractions + Activities in DFW
The following local attractions and activities provide sensory-friendly accommodations. Typically, sensory-friendly refers to sound and light adjustments or providing a “quiet room.”
Some facilities offer one morning a month or a Sensory Day each week. Please check out the specific attraction for more information.
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Movies
Studio Movie Grill
AMC
Alamo Draft House
Theater
Dallas Children's Theater
North Texas Performing Arts - Starcatchers (NTPA)
Activities
Dallas Zoo
Dallas Museum of Art
Nasher Sculpture Museum
Build-a-Bear
Crayola Experience
Chuck E Cheese
Explorium Denton
Visit Dallas
Sensory Friendly Family Fun in Dallas
Sensory Issues
- Sights
- Sounds
- Smells
- Tastes
- Touch
- Balance (vestibular)
- Awareness of body position and movement (proprioception)
- Awareness of internal body cues and sensations (interoception)
- Read more about sensory issues on autism speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org/sensory-issues
Sensory Tools
Therapeutic sensory integration products and occupational therapy tools can be helpful for developing skills to process and organize sensory information as well as to calm.
Popular tools include weighted blanket, oral motor chewies, sensory therapy brushes, deep pressure sensory rolling pin, spinning boards, and sensory fidget toys.
Sensory subscription boxes such as:
- Box of Sensory Toys
- Sensory Solutions
- DeveloPlay
- Sensory TheraPlay Box
- Resources