Neurodivergent Family Guide

Neurodivergent Family Guide ♾️ND fam looking for support? We got you.
🧡Your go-to guide for nd-friendly events, resources and community in the ‘burbs

By: Resonant Healing Co

It’s been a fun year starting with   and building our   (Moms of Neurodivergent Kids) community. I’ve enjoyed the challe...
12/23/2025

It’s been a fun year starting with and building our (Moms of Neurodivergent Kids) community. I’ve enjoyed the challenge of finding a way to pivot as our families needs changes and I’m proud of what has done so far. Looking forward to what 2026 has in store for NDFG! Thanks for your support and happy holidays from our fam to yours!

As a therapist and a neurodivergent mom raising a ND family, I know how hard it can be to find places and providers wher...
12/13/2025

As a therapist and a neurodivergent mom raising a ND family, I know how hard it can be to find places and providers where your family can actually feel safe, seen and included.
Neurodivergent Family Guide was created to make that search easier—by highlighting sensory-friendly events, accessible spaces, affirming providers, and community support across Chicagoland.

Follow, share, and tag the spaces doing inclusion well—so more families can find where they belong.









🌿A beautiful sensory-friendly morning is coming up at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago!- Reduced crowds- Qui...
12/11/2025

🌿A beautiful sensory-friendly morning is coming up at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago!

- Reduced crowds
- Quieter environment
- Exclusive SF hour from 9–10am with modifications until noon
- Space to explore at your own pace

🦋 Save this for planning, and share with another family who could use a low-sensory outing.

📖 Looking for sensory-friendly storytimes and low-sensory library programs?Here are recurring offerings across the Chica...
12/11/2025

📖 Looking for sensory-friendly storytimes and low-sensory library programs?
Here are recurring offerings across the Chicago suburbs that are welcoming, predictable, and designed with ND needs in mind.
Libraries continue to lead the way in creating accessible spaces for our kids — and these programs are great places to start.
Save this guide for easy planning, and share with another parent who could use it. 💜

Part 2! Here are some of the bigger City Wide Sensory Friendly Events happening this December. We’ll follow up with more...
12/11/2025

Part 2! Here are some of the bigger City Wide Sensory Friendly Events happening this December. We’ll follow up with more local (Dupage + Surrounding) soon!

What are you planning on attending?

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12/09/2025

Coming to , a link to purchase tickets and learn more will be on stories today and saved to highlights under “LINKS”

https://www.goodmantheatre.org/tickets/accessibility/sensory-friendly-performances/

“WHAT IS A SENSORY-FRIENDLY / RELAXED PERFORMANCE?

Sensory-Friendly performances are designed for people of all ages who, along with their families and friends, benefit from a relaxed performing arts experience. This includes people with autism and other neurodiversities, sensory sensitivities and more.
ACCOMMODATIONS

*Lower sound level, especially for startling or loud sounds
*House lights remain on at a low level during the performance
*A reduction of strobe lighting or lighting focused on the audience
*Patrons are free to talk and leave their seats during the performance
*Designated quiet areas within the theater building
*Space throughout the theater for standing and movement
*Limited crowds and visitors at Goodman Theatre during the day and timing of the performance
*The Goodman staff trained to be inviting and accommodating to patrons’ needs.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE

To prepare for your visit, patrons attending the sensory-friendly/relaxed performance can also have access to resource materials that improve the comfort level. Resources include social story, story synopsis, a seating map and Sensory Bags.

Sensory bags are available during all performances at The Goodman. These bags contain noise-reducing headphones, two fidgets, a notebook and pen, a social story about visiting The Goodman, and a picture communication keyring. Sensory Bags can be checked out at Guest Services.“

***NEXT DATE: DECEMBER 14TH 8:30-9:30AM***Visit: https://www.griffinmsi.org/events/all-access/low-sensory-mornings“Low-S...
12/09/2025

***NEXT DATE: DECEMBER 14TH 8:30-9:30AM***

Visit: https://www.griffinmsi.org/events/all-access/low-sensory-mornings

“Low-Sensory Mornings provide exclusive early access to Griffin MSI from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., allowing you to explore exhibits with modified lighting and sound. Your tickets also include General Admission for the rest of the day, with most Museum experiences remaining in sensory-friendly mode until noon.”

Designed with ND fams and disability fams in mind, here are a few suburban sensory friendly/ adaptive library offerings ...
12/09/2025

Designed with ND fams and disability fams in mind, here are a few suburban sensory friendly/ adaptive library offerings that reoccur weekly or monthly.

Visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Exclusively for children & families with sensory challenges.Date: Sunday,...
12/05/2025

Visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Exclusively for children & families with sensory challenges.

Date: Sunday, December 7
Time: 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM
Location: Santa HQ, Level One near Food Court

PLEASE MAKE A RESERVATION. Registration is required for this private photo experience.

https://whereissanta.com/mall/1487?utm_campaign=fashion-outlets-of-chicago&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=website-macerich
Clickable link on stories and in highlight under LINKS tab

*Be sure to click on the ‘Santa Cares’ section under Events.Visit Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Exclusively for children & families with sensory challenges.

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