Indoor Activities and Events
Learn more about indoor activities and events here!
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Reading/Book Club
The book club events on our website are safe spaces for individuals to share their passions, feelings, and interests for reading and storytelling. If you're interested in the book club, you will be able to meet up with others and share your thoughts about certain books. There are countless clubs out there where you're able to relax and share thoughts about a book. However, if you prefer a more of a debate environment, there are many clubs that welcome that as well. Some benefits of book clubs include making friends, expressing emotions, sharing the love of books, and having a diverse selection of book recommendations. ​
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Considerations for Neurodiverse Individuals : When neurodiverse individuals are involved in interactive settings such as a bookclub, there are many methods to ensure one's safety, well being, and enjoyment.
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Sound Sensitivity : If one is sensitive to loud noises and talking, they can join silent book clubs. These special book clubs are perfect for shy or just sound sensitive individuals. Instead of dealing with loud discussions with multiple people talking at the same time, silent book clubs allow friends/strangers to meet up, discuss their book for a little while, then dedicate an hour to silent reading.
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Light sensitivity : If the facility where the book club meeting is taking place is too bright, one can always bring hats or sunglasses to cope with bright lights.
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Comfort Items : If one is anxious about attending events including unfamiliar people, one can always bring fidget toys, stuffed animals, or even friends.
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Cooking
Cooking is making food by mixing and heating ingredients. It can be as simple as making sandwiches, or as complex as creating gourmet meals, which involve methods such as baking, grilling, frying, and boiling. Some benefits of cooking include healthier eating, skill development, mental health improvements, social connection and more.
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Considerations for neurodivergent individuals : Cooking can be a wonderful activity for neurodiverse individuals! It can provide a sensory-rich experience and opportunities for creativity. Many find joy in following recipes, experimenting with flavors, and enjoying the process of preparing food. Depending on individual preferences and needs, some might appreciate structured tasks like measuring ingredients, while others might enjoy the sensory input from handling different textures and ingredients. Overall, cooking can be both a therapeutic and rewarding activity for neurodiverse individuals, allowing them to express themselves and develop useful life skills.
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Music
Music is vocal or instrumental sounds combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. Music is composed and performed for many purposes, ranging from aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, or as entertainment. Musical mediums of performance include the voices, instruments, or using digital audio workstations. Music has been known to improve memory, improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve sleep quality.
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Considerations for neurodivergent individuals : Music can support people who are neurodivergent in many ways. Music therapy can help people with sensory processing differences feel more relaxed and less overwhelmed. Music can also help people with neurodivergence develop social skills and form meaningful relationships. Neurodivergent brains often identify sounds differently than non-neurodivergent brains. Due to this, music therapy can be especially helpful to neurodivergent people.
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Acting
Acting is the art of performing and portraying characters in theater, film, television, or other forms of media. It involves using voice, body language, and expressions to convey emotions, stories, and messages to an audience.​
​Acting Events : Palo Alto Spectrum Theater Camp
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