Alas, my son is too young to see this film, right now, but it’s great to know that there are films he CAN see that won’t be too loud…that’s really the only sensory issue he has, but it’s great to hear! Although, he has learned to just cover his ears with his hands, and deals with it just fine that way. He is beginning to really like Harry Potter (movies). I can’t wait till he’s ready for me to read the series with him!

Erin

Erin

This is wonderful on AMC’s part. How special for these special kids.

This is a great thing AMC is doing. I am glad to see people are thinking of other children and adults that have autism. I am very excited about this….honestly!

2 thumbs Up AMC

Thats really good of them to do. I dont really know what autism is but its good to help those with it.

How cool is AMC!! And I’m glad to see that my local theatre is on the list of the participants.

Smart marketing. Special screenings for people with special needs generates good will with the public as well as audience loyalty. A bit of win/win with this one.

It is so wonderful that they are doing this for these kids!

That’s great! What an awesome thing to do :)

I love this idea! My best friend and I got to go the midnight showing last year sans kids. This year we can’t do that and were hoping to go together again, but couldn’t because her child with autism wouldn’t be able to handle it. Maybe this will catch on, there are so many families that will be able to enjoy this new experience. My kudos to AMC.

Yes! Our local theater is one of the participants!

I like movie theaters that offer special screenings for those who may not be able to go to a regular show. I usually hear about the baby shows (where parents can bring in infants and it’s all right for them to cry) and closed captioning/subtitles for the hearing impaired. What a great idea for those kids who typically can’t go out to the movies!

That is incredible. My son has autism and while I can bring him to the movies he tends to talk a lot through them. It would be nice to not have to shush him.

I hope it becomes a trend, at least for matinee’s. My autistic daughter would be much more comfortable, but honestly, all my kids would be more comfortable. Movie theaters have been too dark and too loud for too long.

As the parent of an Aspergers Child I say Thank You!! My son ’s sensory overload has been more managable since he has grown and learned coping skills, but I can see how wonderful this is for people not as blessed as we are.

thats great! i love that.