Autism- & Sensory-Friendly Things to Do in Columbia

A working guide to autism- and sensory-friendly things to do in and around Columbia and Howard County — where to go, what each place offers, and how to ask for accommodations.

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Howard County Library System — Sensory Friendly Programs

Library sensory programs

Trained staff run sensory-friendly stories and movies, and lend sensory backpacks across branches.

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AMC Columbia — Sensory Friendly Films

Sensory cinema

Lights-up, sound-down screenings; the national AMC program actually began at the Columbia theater.

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Robinson Nature Center — Sensory-Friendly Sundays

Sensory nature program

Columbia nature center opens early monthly for families with sensory processing differences and autism.

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