Inclusive &
Sensory-Friendly
Activities for Kids
in New Jersey
Finding Activities That Fit Your Child
Traditional activities are not always the right fit for every child.
A child may prefer a smaller group, need more time to warm up, enjoy movement and sensory play, communicate differently, or simply feel more comfortable in an environment designed with different needs in mind.
That does not mean families should have fewer opportunities to get out, try something new, and have fun.
Kids Abilities Connect highlights local spaces and programs that can give families more options.
What Can You Find?
Sensory-Friendly Play Spaces
Explore play spaces and activities offering sensory–friendly experiences or environments designed to welcome children with different sensory needs and preferences.
Adaptive Activities & Recreation
Find adaptive recreation and programs created to give children with different abilities more opportunities to participate in movement, play, sports, and other activities.
Accessible Recreation
Discover recreational spaces and activities where accessibility and participation are part of the experience.
Inclusive Classes & Programs
Some children want to paint, dance, make music, move, create, and play just like everyone else, but may benefit from a different type of environment or approach.
Kids Abilities Connect helps families discover programs that welcome a broader range of children and abilities.
What Does "Sensory-Friendly" Mean?
Sensory–friendly can mean different things depending on the activity or location.
A program may adjust aspects of the environment or experience to make participation more comfortable for children with different sensory preferences or needs.
Because every program is different, families should review the individual listing or contact the organization directly for details about accommodations, accessibility, environment, and participation.
Kids Abilities Connect gives you a place to start that search.
Inclusive Does Not Have to Mean Clinical
Finding a pediatric provider can matter.
Finding a place where your child has fun can matter too.
An art class can be an art class.
Music can be music.
Play can just be play.
The goal of KAC is to help families find more of those opportunities while making it easier to identify places where children with different abilities and needs may feel welcome.
Inclusive Does Not Have to Mean Clinical
Finding a pediatric provider can matter.
Finding a place where your child has fun can matter too.
An art class can be an art class.
Music can be music.
Play can just be play.
The goal of KAC is to help families find more of those opportunities while making it easier to identify places where children with different abilities and needs may feel welcome.
Find Sensory-Friendly & Inclusive Activities Near You
Kids Abilities Connect is beginning with resources in Monmouth County and Ocean County and expanding throughout New Jersey.
As the directory grows, families will be able to discover more local places, activities, programs, and events designed to make participation easier and more welcoming.
You do not need to wait until you have every answer before learning about the resources available to your family.
Find Your Next Place to Play
Frequently Asked Questions
Are sensory-friendly activities only for autistic children?
No. Kids Abilities Connect is not focused on one diagnosis or disability. Families may search for sensory–friendly environments for many different reasons or simply because a particular setting works better for their child.
Are all activities in this section specifically therapeutic?
No. This section includes recreational and community–based opportunities as well as programs designed with inclusion, accessibility, or sensory needs in mind.
How do I know what accommodations a program offers?
Accommodations and program structures vary. Families should review the individual resource listing and contact the provider or organization directly when they need specific accessibility or participation information.
Where are the activities located?
KAC is beginning with a focus on Monmouth and Ocean counties and expanding resources throughout New Jersey.
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