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5 Must Do Experiences at Special Evenings at Sahara Sam’s

March 23, 2017 by Traci Murn Leave a Comment
5 Must Do Experiences at Sam's

SAMBULANCE and Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park sponsors and hosts exclusive Special Needs events throughout the year.  Located in West Berlin, NJ. Sahara Sam’s offers amazing opportunities for ALL kids to slide, play and learn.  These special nights for special needs, also known as “S.E.A.S.” (Special Evenings At Sam’s), provide a judgement free … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family Travel, Learning Through Play, Must Do Experiences, Special Needs, Travel, Uncategorized Tagged: Autism

Special Abilities Night at Sahara Sam’s Oasis Water Park

November 1, 2016 by Traci Murn Leave a Comment
Special Abilities Night at Sahara Sam’s Oasis Water Park

Sometimes traveling with a special needs child, teen or adult family member requires a great deal of advanced planning. Rather than scheduling a weeklong getaway, try a special needs night hosted by SAMBULANCE. Special Evenings at Sam’s (SEAS) are designed to cater to the unique challenges of special needs individuals. Each event provides a comfortable and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family Travel, Sensory Learning, Special Needs, Travel Tagged: Autism

Special Abilities Night at Diggerland USA

June 20, 2016 by Traci Murn Leave a Comment
SAND

Mommy University is so unbelievably excited to partner with Diggerland USA and SAMBULANCE. Located in West Berlin, NJ. Diggerland offers amazing opportunities for ALL kids to ride, play and learn. We are honored to be able to share with you their learning adventures all season long! For those of us who have children with special … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family Travel, NJ Day Trips, Special Needs Tagged: Autism, special needs

Seussical Engages All Children: A Sensory Friendly Performance at WP Presents

April 28, 2016 by Traci Murn Leave a Comment
Seussical

  We are so excited to partner with WP Presents to bring you their amazing shows this season. We are especially excited to have been invited to attend their sensory friendly show, Seussical! Our first sensory friendly theatre experience was amazing! Seussical was a very cute theatre production. The Cat in the Hat was our … [Read more…]

Posted in: Performing Arts, Sensory Learning, The Arts Tagged: Autism, performing arts, sensory friendly shows

How I Explained Autism to My Son?

April 25, 2016 by Traci Murn 4 Comments
How I Explained Autism to My Son

When my daughter was diagnosed with autism I always wondered how I would tell her big brother. As my son grew older, he heard words such as “autism” and “special needs” and began to ask questions. I always tried to simplify everything by saying, “Your sister has special needs.” I did not really focus on … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Parenting, Special Needs Tagged: Autism

Sensory Friendly Theatres in NJ

February 21, 2016 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
Sensory Friendly Theatres in New Jersey

Sensory Friendly Theaters in NJ A Sensory Friendly Performance is one that has been adapted to provide a relaxed and safe environment for individuals with autism, learning differences, or other sensory and communication needs so that they and their families may enjoy live theater together. At Mommy University, we know the importance of introducing kids … [Read more…]

Posted in: Performing Arts, Sensory Learning, Special Needs, The Arts Tagged: Autism, performing arts, sensory learning, special needs

10 Benefits of Sensory Friendly Shows

January 21, 2016 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
Benefits of Sensory Friendly Shows

At Mommy University, we love the performing arts, and we especially love encouraging families to bring their children to local shows. This experience, however, can be challenging, overwhelming and difficult for some families. For those with children who have sensory needs, you know all too well how a trip to the theatre can be a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Performing Arts, Sensory Learning, Special Needs, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, new jersey activities, performing arts, sensory friendly shows, sensory learning, special education, special needs

8 Possible Signs That Your Child Has Autism

January 6, 2016 by Melissa Harvey 2 Comments
8 Possible Signs

Hello. My name is Melissa and my son, Billy, was diagnosed at age 2 with moderate/severe autism and sensory issues. It was an over 8 month process to get him to his diagnosis. It started with noticing some signs after he turned 1 which then led to the many doctors we had to go through … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Parenting, Special Needs Tagged: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, child development, Signs of Autism

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