Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all
I am interested in getting to know more about your experience of autism friendly spaces. Are these actually out there? I am wondering whether you know of any businesses that specifically cater for those with ASD such as soft play centres, toy shops or supermarkets. Are you aware of a toy shop that has specific sections for Sensory and ASD friendly toys? If so who and where? Do these sections make it accessible for those with ASD? Do you know of any soft play centres that specifically cater for those with ASD? Again, if so who and where? Have you experienced any shops or supermarkets that have made things more accessible?
I am really interested in this area of accessibility after working with and teaching students with ASD and the difficulties I faced finding facilities out in the community suitable to access and that wasn’t isolating.
What is missing? What is needed?
Your feedback would be greatly appreciated!
regards
vicky
Thanks for your input ‘original prankster’
I myself found it really difficult arranging outings that were suitable for my students and often I had to arrange to access soft play centres before they opened to the general public. I just didn’t know whether I had been looking in the wrong places or whether this is generally how it is. It seems a massive shame and exceptionally unfair and isolating! I just feel like I need to investigate this further and try and do something about it! Even if it’s just penning a wordy letter to a number of companies! I don’t know it just seems wrong.
Thanks again x
Sadly, I think this is just 'how it is'...