Where to go in Northeast Ohio when you need sensory accommodations built in — plus how to plan an outing that works for your family.
Getting out matters, but a bad sensory environment can end an outing fast. The good news: several Cleveland venues have genuine, thoughtful autism accommodations, some developed in partnership with local hospitals and the Monarch Center. This page lists verified options and how to make the most of them.
Runs 'GLSC for Me,' a museum-wide sensory-sensitive experience on Sundays from 10 a.m. Has a Level 2 sensory regulating space with lower lighting, fidget materials, and weighted blankets, plus noise-reducing headphones for loan at the Box Office.
Visit siteHosts Sensory Friendly Sundays with early entry to avoid crowds, dimmed lights and reduced sound, quiet resting spaces, and a sensory-friendly planetarium show. Developed in partnership with UH Rainbow Babies & Children's and the Monarch Center for Autism.
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