About autism friendly cinema screenings
Dimensions has been working with cinemas to provide autism friendly training and advice for over 10 years and we’re proud to say they’re now showing at least once at month at all major cinemas chains across the UK.
Our award winning autism friendly screenings are sometimes called relaxed or sensory friendly screenings. Developed with autistic experts, the adjustments make the cinema more inclusive and accessible for people with sensory sensitivities, neuro-diversities, and others who can benefit.
We hope these screenings will help more people with sensory sensitivity enjoy the cinema and for many, provide a transition into regular screenings.
Anyone who feels they can benefit from the adjustments is welcome and no proof of diagnosis is needed. Your loved ones or support staff are welcome too (if you have a CEA Card they can go with you for free).
Our training helps cinema staff understand autism and how to help autistic guests really enjoy their cinema experience. It also lists the key adjustments needed for a performance to be labelled as ‘autism friendly.’
Adjustments include
- Lights left on low
- Sound turned down
- No adverts or trailers
- Move around and choose where you sit
- Make noise and movements
- Use equipment and devices
- Staff trained in autism understanding
- Disabled access
- Chill out zone, where available
- Bring your own food and drink
- Free entry for carers with a valid CEA Card, or other concessions made available
We guide cinemas through the adjustments in our free training and advice. We encourage all cinemas to personalise their screenings to help their guests feel welcome and comfortable.
If you have any problems with the autism friendly adjustments at your local cinema (if they are our partners) please let us know so we can help make things better.
If you have a great experience please also let us know, so we can celebrate their achievements.
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