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Movies for children with autism in metro Atlanta

By Helena Oliviero
Nov 3, 2014

Get up and walk, shout, sing!

Sensory Friendly films for families affected by Autism continue at AMC and there are two remaining this year in metro Atlanta

Saturday, November 29, 2014 – “HOME”

AND

Saturday, December 13, 2014 – “PADDINGTON”

They will be presented at the following theaters:

Discover Mills 18

5900 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 415
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Parkway Point 15

3101 Cobb Pkwy Ste 201
Atlanta, GA 30339

All shows are at 10:00 am local time. (Dates and films are subject to change).

About the program: provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and move around, even sing!

The idea for the program began with a request from a parent with an autistic child for a special screening at AMC Columbia Mall 14 in Columbia, MD. More than 300 children and parents attended the first screening.

The program now at many locations nationwide  —for a complete list and more information, go to https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films

About the Author

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