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Autism-Friendly Things to Do in Durham, North Carolina

Durham has a genuinely strong sensory-friendly scene, led by a science museum with documented autism accommodations and a partnership with UNC TEACCH.

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Museum of Life and Science

Science museum / sensory accommodations

Durham museum with a calming area, borrowable cool-down kits, social stories, and TEACCH-partnered sensory events.

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Triangle on the Cheap – Sensory-Friendly Events

Regional events calendar

Running roundup of sensory-friendly movies, museum mornings, and play events across Durham and the Triangle.

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