Things to Do with Children with Special Needs in Nassau County

Looking for fun things to do with children with special needs in Nassau County, then look no further! We’ve picked the best activities for children with special needs, including sensory-friendly theater and walks to raise awareness.

Religious School Class for Children with Special Needs
WHEN: April 1–May 21, Monday-Thursday 4:15-6pm
WHERE: Temple Chaverim, 1050 Washington Ave., Plainview
AGES: 9-12
WHAT: Religious (Hebrew) education classes for children with special needs leading to individualized bar and bat mitzvah preparation.
WANT TO GO? 516-367-6100 x108. templechaverim.org.

Sensory-Friendly Performance: The Adventures of Perseus
WHEN: April 1-2, 10:15am and 12pm
WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
AGES: 9-12
WHAT: Mythology presented exclusively for families with children on the autism spectrum using puppetry and live acting.
WANT TO GO? $9 with museum admission: $12; $11 seniors 65 and older; free for children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.

Autism-Friendly Performance of Catch Me!
WHEN: April 10, 7pm
WHERE: The New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St., Times Square, Manhattan
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: An autism-friendly production that includes adjustments to the technical aspects of the show, quiet areas in the lobbies, and specialized training for the front-of-house staff and ushers.
WANT TO GO? $15-$38. 646-223-3010. newvictory.org.

Walk Now for Autism Speaks
WHEN: April 26, see website for event schedule
WHERE: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 111th Street and College Point Boulevard, Flushing, Queens
AGES: All
WHAT: Join the community in support of those affected by autism with a noncompetitive 5K walk and community resource fair.
WANT TO GO? 646-385-8534. walknowforautismspeaks.org.