A Bethesda mom bought 500 tickets to a sensory-friendly show by the Blue Man Group at the Kennedy Center for theater-goers with autism, including her son.
But much to her relief — and happiness — Jack enjoyed a sensory-friendly version of the Blue Man Group performance art show last Thursday, along with 350 other children and adults who have autism and 150 of their family members.
The general public could buy tickets to the show, and were told it was a sensory-friendly performance. “It’s about us making sure people feel welcome at the Kennedy Center and can be who they are and exist in our space however they feel comfortable,” said Jessica Swanson, the center’s manager of accessibility.When she and her son got to the Kennedy Center, he tried to ride down the up escalator, but it “threw him backward” and he fell. That startled Jack and he felt overwhelmed and started biting his hand.
got up, and they headed inside the theater. He glanced up from his touch screen game of matching shapes at times to watch the show, hold his mom’s hand and smile.
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