Hodge Hill Girls’ School July 2019

Ideas of places and to visit during the Summer break for parents who have children who are autistic or have sensory needs. Also included is how to get Assistance at Airport if you are flying and much more.

Autism Friendly Theatre and Live Entertainment

Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Relaxed performances are designed to welcome people with a learning disability or sensory and communication conditions, or anyone that would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment. There is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement and some small changes made to the light and sound effects. 11 December, 1.30pm – Relaxed performance of Penguins 14 December, 11.30am - Relaxed performance of Penguins 13 December, 11am - Relaxed performance of Peter Pan 5 January, 2:30pm – Relaxed performance of Peter Pan

Birmingham Hippodrome

Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham B5 4TB Current relaxed performances now on sale - Wed 29 Jan 2020, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at 12 noon Bookings must be made through the Access phone line on 0121 689 1060.

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

For relaxed performances contact Access Booking Line: 0800 912 6971 Tickets are now available for Fri 22 Nov 2019 at 10:30am, Billionaire Boy. A booklet can be ordered from the Theatre highlighting all performances available throughout the year

Town Hall & Symphony Hall Birmingham

THSH is a certified autism-friendly venue. Tickets are available for the following relaxed performances: Tabby Mctat - Tue 20 – Sun 25 August 2019 We're Going On A Bear Hunt - Thu 26 Dec 2019 – Sun 12 Jan 2020

Autism friendly cinema screenings

Cineworld

On the first Sunday of the month, Cineworld host a sensory friendly screening designed to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for people with sensory sensitivities and their loved ones. There is an autism friendly screening of The Lion King on Sunday 4th August at 11am

Showcase

On the second Sunday every month at 10am an Autism friendly screening is available in Showcase cinemas.

ODEON

See an autism friendly screening of: 28 July - The Lion King, tickets are on sale from 5pm on Tuesday 23 July 29 July - Spiderman: Far from Home, tickets are on sale from 5pm on Tuesday 23 July

Other Autism Friendly Facilities

The Entertainer Quiet Hour, Bullring

The Entertainer at Bullring has a regular quiet hour to make the toy store a more welcoming environment for children with autism. For the for first hour of opening every Saturday, the store switches off its music and tries to make the shop floor as calm as possible.

Bullring & Grand Central (Quiet Hour at Selfridges)

Quiet Hour will take place every Thursday and will mean no music will be played from 9.30am until 11am, giving shoppers an hour and a half to enjoy the store in peace and quiet. intu at Merry Hill On the first Wednesday of every month at intu Merry Hill, between 10:00am and 11:00am aim to make shopping more accessible for autistic people

Once Upon a Time... Tea Parlour

Once Upon a Time is are a tea parlour based on the outskirts of Birmingham. As a family themed tea parlour there are crazy desserts, sandwich bar, ice cream counter, cakes, hotdogs, popcorn machine, slush machine, coffee machines x3, toastie maker, microwave, waffle makers, fridges, freezers. They also have a full entertainment system with a huge cinema screen fitted. Address: 185 New Rd, , , Birmingham, B45 9JP or 17 Newborough Rd, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2HA

Trimz & Tantrumz Childrens Salon

Tears, tantrums and wriggling kids can make a trip to the hairdressers a nightmare for parents. But a Birmingham hairdresser has come up with a novel solution – by opening a salon just for kids 141A New Rd, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9JW Phone: 07736 789805

BOM Café

Dudley Street, near Bullring and Grand Central This new cafe at the Birmingham Open Media (BOM) centre has quieter coffee machines, no music and gentle lighting to make it autism friendly. The centre, which hosts art, technology and science workshops, has just undergone a seven-month transformation. You can get paninis, noodles, salads, quiches and coffee at the conveniently located cafe which is close to Bullring, Grand Central and New Street Station.

Cadbury World: have launched new sessions for visitors with autism or SEN requirements so they can enjoy a quieter and calmer experience. Relaxed sessions at Cadbury World will run on the following dates: · Sunday 22 September – 9:30am · Sunday 13 October – 9:30am · Sunday 10 November – 3:40pm

Autism Assistance at Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Airport understands that Airports can be very stressful environments, and this is especially the case for passengers with autism To assist these passengers, they have worked very closely with Autism and OCS their Special Assistance Provider to produce a video which details each step of the journey to enable the viewer to experience the sights and sounds of the Airport before they travel. Two booklets have been produced that can be downloaded from their website - the first booklet is for children with Autism and shows the journey through the Airport in pictures and words, there are boxes to tick throughout the journey and a few fun facts along the way! The second booklet contains top tips for adults with Autism and also for parents and carers of children with Autism. Download parent and carers' booklet Download childrens' booklet

Happy Healthy Holidays

This is a family programme running 4 days a week over 4 weeks for 4 hours a day. Daily fun, creative and physical activities and lunch will be provided for all participants. Locations available: Barnardo’s, 40 Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 4PS 0121 359 5333 11am – 3pm Monday to Thursday 22rd – 25th July, 29th July – 1st August, 5th – 8th August Tuesday to Friday 27th – 30th August