Autism Acceptance Month in Bucks County | Events + Ways to Get Involved

Sesame Place has partnered with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), a global leader in online training and certification programs, to become the first theme park in the world to be designated as a Certified Autism Center (CAC). They offer low sensory rooms for guests who need quiet time, noise-cancelling headphones for guests with hearing sensitivities, low sensory areas and parade viewing, quieter dining environments and more.

The FC Clubhouse ensures everyone feels included and most importantly, happy. The Clubhouse provides a comfortable and engaging environment, thoughtfully designed for individuals of all abilities. They have two sensory rooms – the Zen Den: a tranquil space with calming lights, soothing sounds and various textures designed for relaxation and pace and the Zensory Zone: an interactive area that stimulates creativity and exploration through engaging sensory activities.

The barn's sensory rooms are designed to allow individuals to explore on their own terms, without overwhelming external stimuli. Specialized scheduling ensures that all visitors are able to access the environment in a way that suits their particular exceptional needs. They have an open play sensory gym, a yoga/meditation room and a light and sound therapy room.

Playpad Bucks has a sensory room designed for a calming yet stimulating atmosphere. Featuring a sensory swing, crash pad, bubble tube, projections and more. The room can be rented out for private therapy.

The Action Karate program offers activities for special needs adults in Pennsylvania. The karate classes are carefully and specially designed and have provided a productive outlet for adults with various special needs for their mental or physical health. Martial arts students – and black belts – include people who are in wheelchairs, using canes, non-verbal, have cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, anxiety disorders, asthma, autism, attention-related issues, Parkinson’s, Alzheimers, memory-related issues and more.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Soar Autism Center have come together to bring best-in-class autism care to families in the Philadelphia region. The collaboration – called CHOP-Soar Autism Center – joins teams of outpatient autism therapists with the expertise of a top-ranked pediatric hospital to fully support families following diagnosis through therapy.