Think about a roller skating rink and flashing lights loud music and lots of people come to mind but those lights sounds and crowds can be overwhelming for people with autism or other special needs so when a parent asked great United States to host a sensory skate Evan leadmon did some research to find
Out how to make it happen have low music volumes we’re gonna keep everything nice and quiet we’re also going to have no flashing lights so all the white lights will be on throughout the building white lights and quiet don’t sound like fun to most people but Lafayette mom patricia
Floyd says that environment is just what parents of autistic children are looking for that way you know all all the kids can have a great time and you know they can enjoy themselves floyd says her 11 year old daughter is autistic and doesn’t mind the lights and
The music at the rink still she believes the sensory skate will provide an important outlet for families that have a tough time finding activities this is a great opportunity for families to come out and have a great time together without their child getting overwhelmed evan leadmon says community response has been overwhelming
He’s continuing to look for ways to make sure the event is a success for people with different abilities I get everybody involved the sensory skate will take place on January 21st from 6 to 8 p.m. here at great United States on earl avenue in lafayette parents can go
Online to the great United skates Facebook page or call for more information reporting in Lafayette Chris Murray CBS estar city news
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