Special Events

Big events can be overwhelming! There may be loud noises, crowds of people, and no structure. The sensory overload may prevent people from enjoying these events but it doesn't have to be this way with the proper support. Supportive Spaces For All can help plan your event so different needs are met and everyone can be included while having an enjoyable time.

Birthday Parties

Birthday parties can be overwhelming. Supportive Spaces For All can help create tools for you such as: visual schedules, communication prompts, social stories to learn about party expectations, and strategies to reinforce appropriate behavior during the party. On-site support from a behavioral consultant is also available in addition to off-site consultation.

religious celebrations

Religious celebrations require a lot of planning and can be stressful to organize. Hard work goes into preparing for the big day and the guest of honor may have thoughts on how the celebration goes. Should there be loud music? Does there need to be a clear agenda for the celebration? Supportive Spaces For All can help families work together so that everyone enjoys the celebration through off-site and/or on-site consultation. Individualized tools will be provided such as visual schedules, social stories, and communication prompts.

family events

Family events have many expectations such as socializing with people you haven't seen for awhile, going into unfamiliar homes, and eating unfamiliar foods. There are a lot of social norms to navigate such as being polite or knowing when to walk away from a stressful situation. Supportive Spaces For All can help plan for family events so everyone feels comfortable and included. Off-site consultation will give you the tools to walk into the next family event with ease.

vacation preparation

Travel can cause many headaches. There are so many steps that you need to take before reaching your destination and then once you get there, it is important to be prepared for the unknown. Supportive Spaces For All can help your family prepare for your trip with providing individualized tools such as daily schedule visuals, spaces for breaks, and scenarios for what to do in unexpected situations. Off-site consultation will be provided along with any other visual supports.