What: This event is designed to be a low-stress visit to the library to explore books, activities, and resources that meet the special needs of these families. Library card sign-ups will be available. Bring your photo ID and proof of current address in Normal or your current Bloomington library card.

Who: Everyone

Where: Normal Public Library, 206 W. College Ave., Normal , IL 61761

When: January 23^rd, 6:00 to 7:00 pm

What: Meet real police officers, fighter fighters, doctors, and more at the Children's Discovery Museum! Children will encounter uniformed professionals they may encounter during various social situations while also enjoying play time in the museum! Sensory Friendly accommodations will be provided.

When: Friday, February 22, 6:00-8:00pm; Sensory Friendly Soft Open from 5:30-6:00pm

Cost: FREE with Admission

Register: Register online.

When: Friday, January 25

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

What: It’s a family night of play for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other sensory processing differences at the Children’s Discovery Museum!

Your family will experience all three floors of interactive exhibits in a comfortable and inclusive environment. Sensory friendly accommodations will be provided along with special sensory activities. 

Cost: This FREE event is provided by Autism McLean.

Advance registration is required and space is limited.

Register at: ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net 

Go to Celebrate” - click on “Special Events” - Click on “Register Here!” under the Sensory Friendly Family Night! 

Autism McLean (AM) is partnering with Marcus Theaters (formerly Wehrenberg Galaxy 14) to present a sensory friendly showing of "Mary Poppins Returns" on Saturday, December 22.

The lights are turned up and sound is turned down. It’s OK if people need to get up and move around or talk.

The movie starts at 10:30 AM, but doors open at 10:00 AM. Please be early if you are going to order concessions.

All families who have a child with special needs welcome.

There is no cost for AM members. Non-member adults are $7 for and $6 for children (ages 2-11). If you are not an AM member, please view the benefits of being a member and consider joining us. Events like this are often free for our members. Learn more about joining Autism McLean as a member.

Please register here for the movie.

We are looking forward to a great turnout!

The Autism McLean Holiday Party and Awards will be held at the Children’s Discovery Museum on Sunday, December 2nd from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome! We will provide pizza and beverages - please bring a side dish or dessert to share (we encourage your child's favorite, whatever that may be).

We will have volunteers to help with the kids, Santa Clause, treat bags, and tons of fun. Our annual board meeting and recognition will take place promptly at 5:45 to 6:15. If you are interested in serving on our board, please contact Nikki Michalak at: nakempe@ilstu.edu. If you have someone you would like to recognize, please contact Jacquie at: j.mace@autismmclean.org.

Bring all of your special trick-or-treaters out to the Courtyard for a fun family event. There will be 20 rooms throughout the hotel designiated for this event. So that all children can participate, the treats will be mostly non-food items with a special few allergy-friendly exceptions.

This is an open event for all children with special needs!

Dear Families, Timber Pointe Outdoor Center is hosting its first ever Fall Family Camp, October 12-14 and we would like your family to participate at no cost, thanks to Illinois Police Benevolent & Protective Association!

For families dealing with the effects of having a  child with a disability, time spent at camp is a wonderful way to relax for a weekend. As a family, you will be able to witness and participate with your child or children going down the zip line, riding a horse and so much more. It will give your family a chance to have fun, and to meet other families who understand what you are going through. Timber Pointe will create an environment in which participants will gain and learn new tools to help families become stronger.

For more information and to register, click here: https://timberpointe.campbrainregistration.com/

Let's bowl!
 
Autism McLean is setting up the pins for another season of our annual bowling camp!
 
Autism McLean Winter Bowling Camp:

• When: Saturdays, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, and 2/9 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Where: Pheasant Lanes, 804 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington, IL, 61704
• Regisration fee: All member children camp fees will be covered by Autism McLean. Non-member children camp fees are $36. If adults would like to bowl on a team with their kid(s), they will need to pay $36 for the 12-week season.
• Contact: Kelly Woith or Erik Heinonen

Please register here: https://autismmclean.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=55

About the program:

Bowling is open to anyone who wants to be there. As long as they want to bowl, they are welcome to join us. Our mission statement is simple: provide our kids the same experience as any other kid who bowls. This means, of course, practice, frustration, achievement, sharing, communicating, bonding, turn taking, following directions and friendship.

We look forward to seeing you there and watching our kids succeed!

Want to play some soccer?

Autism McLean is ready for another season of our soccer camp! This is a great way for participants to learn the fundamentals of soccer, social skills, and teamwork, all while making friends.

• When: Every Tuesday from 9/4/2018 - 10/9/2018, 5:30p - 6:30p
• Where: Community Soccer Fields, 3803 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington, IL, 61704
• Cost: $25 per child (t-shirt included)
• Contact: Emmanuel Calmes

Please register here.

About the program:

This camp is open to any child who wants to be there. As long as they want to play, they are welcome to join us.

Our mission statement is simple: provide our kids the same experience as any other kid who plays a sport. This means, of course, practice, frustration, achievement, daydreaming, running, sharing, communicating, bonding, teamwork, turn taking, following directions and friendship.

Parents can help coach (which really means play and share the experience)

We look forward to seeing you there and watching our kids succeed!

Autism McLean (AM) is partnering with Marcus Theaters (formerly Wehrenberg Galaxy 14) to present a sensory friendly showing of "Incredibles 2" on June 23.

The lights are turne up and sound is turned down. It’s OK if people need to get up and move around or talk.

The movie starts at 10:30 AM, but doors open at 10:00 AM. Please be early if you are going to order concessions.

All families who have a child with special needs welcome.

There is no cost for AM members. Non-member adults are $7 for and $6 for children (ages 2-11). If you are not an AM member, please view the benefits of being a member and consider joining us. Events like this are often free for our members. Learn more about joining Autism McLean as a member.

Please register here for the movie.

We are looking forward to a great turnout!