On Sunday, February 12 from 10 am – noon, the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire will welcome families with children on the autism spectrum as part of Exploring Our Way, the Children’s Museum of NH’s Autism Partnership Program.
Exploring Our Way is usually held on the second Sunday of each month from 10 am – noon at the Children’s Museum of NH. At each Exploring Our Way session, families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders are invited to visit the museum at no cost. A different regional expert will be on hand at each session to answer questions and provide resources to families,
Upcoming Exploring Our Way programs will be held on:
Tuesday, April 24, 5:30 – 7:30 pm (special evening session)
Sunday, May 13, 10 am - noon
Sunday, June 10, 10 am - noon
Paula Rais, Director of Community Engagement for the Children’s Museum of NH, stated that the program has been very well received. “Since we began, we have been averaging nearly 100 people at each monthly session,” she said. “Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive. We are delighted to be able to provide a community setting where the whole family feels comfortable and has fun together.”
Exploring Our Way takes place when the Children’s Museum is closed to the public and offers families a chance to explore the museum together, with support as needed from museum staff, trained volunteers, and special materials that include mapping tools and social stories. No reservations are necessary, and families are welcome to stay and play after the museum opens to the public at noon.
The program began in March 2010 with inaugural funding from the Cogswell Benevolent Trust. For more information, please contact program coordinator Paula Rais at paula@childrens-museum.org
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