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Autism-Friendly Things to Do in Jersey City, New Jersey

Outings can be joyful when the environment fits your child, and stressful when it doesn't, so planning around sensory needs makes a real difference. Jersey City has a standout sensory-inclusive science center plus calm outdoor space, with a sensory-friendly zoo a short drive away. Before a big outing, our guide to sensory-friendly venue programs lists national chains that run them year-round.

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Liberty Science Center - Sensory Days

Science museum sensory program (Liberty State Park)

Sensory Days designed for children on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities, with smaller crowds, developed in consultation with Children's Specialized Hospital. A KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive venue with quiet zones, borrowable sensory kits, sensory maps and social narratives; families sign up to be notified of upcoming dates.

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

Zoo (West Orange, nearby NJ; KultureCity certified)

Certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity, with free sensory bags at Guest Relations and quieter, low-activity areas listed on its accessibility page, at 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange.

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