On various Sundays of every month (see below) several cinemas including Cineworld, Showcase, Odeon, and Vue provide autism friendly screenings* usually under £2 per person for everyone attending (although bear in mind that tickets can not be reserved) >>>
I posted this because I think it's a really great deal for autistic adults and families with autistic children, and it's existence had somehow completely passed me by until recently so thought I'd share it with you guys if you know of someone with an autistic child who may also not be aware. Merthyr Tydfil branch do tickets for £1.70 so a Vue giftcard turned out to be a great birthday surprise for my autistic nephew this week!
It's also worth noting that if someone is eligible for a CEA card then it allows free entry to the cinema for a carer.
I think the card costs £5/year or something like that. http://www.ceacard.co.uk/
*Credit to sickly sweet*
Cineworld - First sunday of the month (allows online bookings; now full price)
Showcase - Second sunday of the month
Vue cinemas - Last sunday of the month.
Reel cinemas - Independently arranged (https://www.facebook.com/reelcinema)
*Credit to zyany*
Odeon is usually the third sunday of the month.
*Credit to iworkthere*
Also don't know if its a national thing but The Children's Network also do FREE days out for autistic kids and they hire the whole screen or a bowling alley for a few hours so we can have a 'Normal' family day out... worth its weight in gold
*Credit to The Crew Designs*
* While they are labelled autism friendly, young people with any difficulties that would mean the changes below make a difference can attend:
The lights will be on low
The volume will be turned down
There will be no trailers at the beginning of the film
You'll be able to take your own food and drinks
You'll be able to move around the cinema if you like (guests are reminded not to run inside the cinema and children are to be supervised at all times.)
Check with Cinema before going as the prices at some cinemas have changed since original post
- eslick
Top comments
jalaldevil
10 Oct 13155#18
Please only go in if you have a kid who's Autistic.
Last week we had an idiot going in and then complaining why 'some children's' were making noise during the screen, she made a big fuss out of it too. So please don't buy tickets online just because it's cheap, this event is created for the sake of autistic children to make their experience at the cinema a little more magical.
Fleabum
10 Oct 1340#7
I always do anyways, usually in a carrier bag. When ever they complain, I just make out there special vegan lactose free versions and their shop doesn't sell them, always works. :smile:
Fantastic deal. Heat added.
Regards
Flea
pibpob to Matty1255
10 Oct 1323#37
No it shouldn't be free or it will be abused like A&E. This nominal charge seems entirely sensible.
sickly sweet
10 Oct 1314#6
It's also worth noting that if someone is eligible for a CEA card then it allows free entry to the cinema for a carer.
I think the card costs £5/year or something like that. http://www.ceacard.co.uk/
All comments (194)
DAVEMACK
10 Oct 132#1
Sounds like a great idea this. I always find the cinemas to loud, to many adverts and trailers, to dark and don't me started about the price of food. Excellent idea. Heat added.
simplyjimbo
10 Oct 131#2
Great idea and find.
butterflyblue26
10 Oct 133#3
Heat added, son with Aspergers . Thank you.
craigstephens
10 Oct 139#4
This is how showing should be for everyone!
alanclose
10 Oct 13#5
thanks for sharing
sickly sweet
10 Oct 1314#6
It's also worth noting that if someone is eligible for a CEA card then it allows free entry to the cinema for a carer.
I think the card costs £5/year or something like that. http://www.ceacard.co.uk/
Manu990 to sickly sweet
10 Oct 131#29
Thanks so much for this, so I apply for my son, he gets the card and if I go with him, I get in for free? Is that right?
Fleabum
10 Oct 1340#7
I always do anyways, usually in a carrier bag. When ever they complain, I just make out there special vegan lactose free versions and their shop doesn't sell them, always works. :smile:
Fantastic deal. Heat added.
Regards
Flea
sickly sweet
10 Oct 133#8
Oh, and great post OP, it's fantastic & although its limited in not being able to book & films etc it's a great deal & anything which makes the cinema more accessible is brilliant.
Such a simple and effective idea :smiley:
go_rators to sickly sweet
10 Oct 132#10
Agreed, I did have a conversation with them about how it might not be ideal to bring an autistic or aspergers child early to the cinema to get the tickets (I mean none of us want to wait around, but a cinema is like a circus and the kids can find that really stressful), they said generally the screenings are not very populated which is even better news really.
ringses
10 Oct 13#9
Great idea, thanks op for the info.
burfordz
10 Oct 131#11
Great deal I have a son with Aspergers and this sound ideal
jewels026
10 Oct 134#12
What a great post. As a support worker I know that these modifications would make a great difference. Heat from me.
theybrokemywatch
10 Oct 13#13
What a great idea.
Butterbean
10 Oct 135#14
There was a consumer tv programme with Nicky Campbell which looked at taking your own stuff into a movie, and the cinema where they filmed (I think an Odeon?) said they did not object as long as there was no hot food (because of the smell, apparently) and no alcoholic drinks.
vodkanut
10 Oct 131#15
Heat from me, I have a son with autism and he finds normal showings too loud.
simoneroebuck
10 Oct 13#16
What a great idea, will make it much less stressful taking our son. Thankyou
Blueandy99
10 Oct 134#17
Good idea, well done to the owners.
Not only less stressful for the parents/carers but also for other cinema goers who are not aware the finer points of autism/autistics.
jalaldevil
10 Oct 13155#18
Please only go in if you have a kid who's Autistic.
Last week we had an idiot going in and then complaining why 'some children's' were making noise during the screen, she made a big fuss out of it too. So please don't buy tickets online just because it's cheap, this event is created for the sake of autistic children to make their experience at the cinema a little more magical.
ediebangerhands1 to jalaldevil
10 Oct 132#20
A VERY valid point - thanks for posting.
nicmall to jalaldevil
10 Oct 13#35
Did anyone set the fool right?
BACONIZGUD4ME to jalaldevil
10 Oct 134#41
A little offensive. They're just 'autism friendly' screenings, not autism only screenings. Many people without autistic kids may want to attend due to the particular less in your face screenings. Suggesting people that don't have kids with autism are all rude is quite narrow minded, they may well have not known and misunderstood. Do you really think they would want be offensive and make a fuss if they'd known?
dalipsinghno1 to jalaldevil
10 Oct 131#52
didn't the lady have some one with her who was autistic then if not does this mean anyone can come in....
I have just browsed to the Cineworld through the link and it mentions it is for Autism friendly viewing so who ever books it knows this, despite that when they show the tickets at the gate the viewers could be fore warned their will be uncontrollable noises or their could be some one on the door of the screen that is showing the film who could hand out leaflets which has some bullet points.
ryouga to jalaldevil
10 Oct 133#68
What about autistic adults :wink: I have aspergers and love kids films and have a huge collection of kids shows but I was made to feel like a pervert before when I wanted to get some graphic novels from a library as they stopped me at the entrance to the kids section and demanded to know the reason for going into a kids section as it was strange for a man on his own to do so, note they never stopped any females though lol.
Sorry for little story just saying I feel left out as is and was also told before a single adult could not go to those cheap kiddy screenings at places like Odeon which I thought was discriminatory as it doesnt take into account my disablity.
anewman to jalaldevil
11 Oct 13#89
Though don't forget Autistic children become Autistic adults.
chris90
10 Oct 133#19
All cineworld cinemas will let you bring cold food and drink (no alcohol though). There terms only forbid hot food. Got a screenshot of their Facebook page when they confirmed this.
mysmugcat
10 Oct 13#21
Wicked post ty
tristar
10 Oct 13#22
heat for the post. well done.
alex16
10 Oct 13#23
Doesn't the cinema's own hot food smell?
pibpob
10 Oct 13#24
I think if a cinema allowed its own food to be eaten in the auditorium but then tried to ban people bringing equivalent food of their own, they might be on shaky legal ground. After all, you've paid to see the film. It's not like taking your own food into a restaurant and then expecting to be able to sit there for free eating it.
LooieENG
10 Oct 134#25
The lights will be on low
The volume will be turned down
There will be no trailers at the beginning of the film
You'll be able to take your own food and drinks
You'll be able to move around the cinema if you like**
This is stuff that should happen in normal viewings :neutral_face:
Transformers
10 Oct 131#26
What a beautiful deal/thread. Voted hot. :innocent:
jalaldevil
10 Oct 133#27
Nope Cinema food doesn't small, I can assure you of that.
That said the smell of McDonalds inside a screen is terrible, the smell pollutes the entire screen and it doesn't get out for a good two hours.
Very unfair for those who paid £10 to have their film spoiled by others. You can take in cold sandwiches, drinks and sweets but Hot food is a NO NO. You get all sorts of peopling sneaking in Nandos, KFC, McDonalds, Pizza Express, i find it repulsive and we do get plenty of complaints but what can you do really, Strip search customers. :wink:
datca
10 Oct 13#28
Great idea - heated. Well done OP for highlighting this - I had no idea of it. I know someone with an autistic child and will tell him next time I see him in case he is not aware either.
Great post.
vpeake
10 Oct 13#30
Good job the odeon don't sell hot food cough *hot dogs*
Mottmania
10 Oct 13#31
I believe similar types of special screnings are put on for people with other particular needs. Absolutely as it should be.
Convie
10 Oct 13#32
this is wonderful, I have been thinking of something nice to do for my eldest daughter as a day out because she is unable to go to a birthday party (sensory issue with trains) this is perfect! thank you so much :smile:
tickets for this cannot be booked online as far as I know
Matty1255
10 Oct 13#36
This is a great idea and personally I feel this should be free because not only is it great for children to meet other children with similar issues and to make friends but its great for parents to meet other parents and relax knowing that their children are not going to spoil someone else's experience.
pibpob to Matty1255
10 Oct 1323#37
No it shouldn't be free or it will be abused like A&E. This nominal charge seems entirely sensible.
RAFAVDV
10 Oct 133#38
They may not have known.
Having a child with autism/aspergers isn't a license to be a rude parent.
fluff86
10 Oct 13#39
Great stuff, I'm sorry to say I think my fat thumb might have clicked cold by mistake but this is a def hot from me, anyone know if there's a way of changing your rating?
Manu990 to fluff86
10 Oct 13#73
Pmsl I did this too oops, but def hot from me too
Atyeo9
10 Oct 131#40
Would you really want to be strip searching someone whose diet consists of McDonald, Pizza Express & KFC....?!? :confused:
Great deal though OP. Of no benefit to me, but voting hot to help keep the temp up for those who may be able to use it.
sickly sweet
10 Oct 13#42
Yes.
You would pay entry for the cardholder (ie your son) and then their +1 (ie you) gets free entry.
[old fart mode]
I wish there were "over 25s" screenings
- too many teenagers who chat all the way through a film, not to mention checking on their mobiles every 5 seconds
buyer101
10 Oct 13#46
An amazing idea, I myself am not autistic but this sounds much better than normal cinema etiquette.
I should imagine people would feel far more comfortable.
lcassey to buyer101
11 Oct 131#91
Well Maybe not for all as being a parent of a young three year old autistic child, one of the many symptoms/issues with taking a child with Autistic Spectrum disorder is that they dont have an understanding of social etiquettes and rules in a new place so there may well be many children speaking laughing at high volume in appropriate times and obviously this may annoy others who dont have experience of the behaviors of children with ASD.. A prime example was a fortnight ago at a wedding when the vicar asked if anyone knew a reason why the couple should not be wed my daughter shouted out at a high volume, " I do this is very boring" Luckily most people there were aware of her condition and laughed but there were some looks of death from some corners who werent aware!
Yes sometime kids with Autism can be outright rude loud and uncaring of others feelings but as the lack of empathy and social understanding of etiquette are often prime symptoms of their conditions, the prime rule of cinema social etiquette is being quiet during the shows this isnt going to happen in a room full of children with varying levels of ASD so as mentioned before if you cant deal with a bunch of kids shouting our random weird phrases out of context and suddenly bursting into tears and having meltdowns for no apparent reason (eg the scene changes too quickly or the lighting or sound on the screen changes suddenly), which once the first one goes a lot of the others will often follow, means if you are expecting decent cinema etiquette you probably wont get it!
zyany
10 Oct 134#47
Cineworld has them the first sunday ( I attended last sunday, 6th of October, to watch Planes)
In the link provided it explains that:
Showcase - Second sunday of the month
Vue cinemas - Last sunday of the month.
It doesn't say in the Link but I think Odeon is also the second sunday of the month.
For those who are considering attending and don't have a child with Autism or Other Disabilities, it can get a bit noisy or rowdy, children will not always just sit and will walk or run around. So if you want to just sit down and enjoy the movie without distractions, this may not be the screening for you.
By the way, it says Autism friendly but I've seen children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities attending too.
Anyway, thank you for rainsing awareness. My children really enjoy going and I'm so grateful to Cineworld for the idea. I do pay full price for them but me and Other Half don't pay as we have CEA cards
5_kitte
10 Oct 131#48
Does anyone know of any autistic friendly screening for adults? Children grow up btw.
markq to 5_kitte
10 Oct 131#54
I am sure that wouldnt be a problem, as others have said, its autism friendly, rather than strictly only for autistic kids and their guardians.
My step son is about to turn 16 but would probably still benefit from/enjoy this.
He gets on well with younger kids (in his innocence) so I would hope he would like to go.
Does anyone know how long in advance the Vue and Odeon cinemas announce the films as he is very fussy as to what he can be bothered to get off his computer to actually leave the house for! lol
AcornGuy2012
10 Oct 13#49
Cinema prices really take the biscuit these days. Remember years back when they were losing profits due to piracy. M&M's are as much as the admission price.
Got a little carried away then. Heat added for this.
dalipsinghno1
10 Oct 13#50
What an irony, I just logged in and came across this deal and I am watching Deal or No Deal, and the lady playing has an Autistic child....
I know families who have autistic kids but one of them is an grown adult just like 5_kitte said kids grow up.... hope this is friendly for grown up Autistic adults as well...
well done for posting it OP..
TyrantJB
10 Oct 13#51
This is a brilliant idea. Have some heat.
gred72
10 Oct 13#53
If you cant make the showing, it might be worth speaking to the manager. Our local cinema has put on early shows before they open for us - they had staff in anyway, and it meant we weren't disturbing anyone.
The Crew Designs
10 Oct 133#55
This is a good thing... our son is Autistic and has ADHD and we have found it impossible to take him to the cinema
Also don't know if its a national thing but The Children's Network also do FREE days out for autistic kids and they hire the whole screen or a bowling alley for a few hours so we can have a 'Normal' family day out... worth its weight in gold
A worthy share, my son loves movies but hates the noise. This is a great alternative. Heat added with thanks.
Going_Digital
10 Oct 13#57
If tickets can not be reserved how does it work ?
It is quite difficult to tell a Child that you are going to the Cinema only to find you can't go in, even more so for an autistic child.
KSummers2013
10 Oct 13#58
Anyone is welcome at these screenings but obviously a little awareness and acceptance is needed. My son has autism and we attend these screenings. As well as it being more suitable for him in terms of less sensory overload, it is the acceptance shown by everyone that makes it so great for him (and me). Yes you may get more noises going on, a child might be excited and jumping up and down, or crying, etc.
Autism friendly monthly screenings:
Cineworld - 1st sunday of month
Odeon - 3rd sunday of month
Vue - 4th sunday of month
KSummers2013
10 Oct 13#59
I have always reserved tickets by the way.
Cineworld you can put in the CEA code online. I think I have called Vue and done it before, can't remember if I have booked in advanced for odeon.
Also, VUE do a great social story on their website especially for the autism friendly screening with that month's film on it - fab for preparing your child.
pibandpob
10 Oct 131#60
Thank you for this. My son has Aspergers (high functioning autism), so the info on the CEA card has been useful too!
I empathise with the 'getting him off his laptop' thing though, markq!
Manu990
10 Oct 13#61
Yes.
You would pay entry for the cardholder (ie your son) and then their +1 (ie you) gets free entry.[/quote
Thanks very much, I have printed the application form :smiley:
davidbrent
10 Oct 134#62
Good idea.
Can we have special screenings for those of us who do not feel they have to cram food into their mouths the whole way through and who prefer the experience to be silent? I hate other people.
AcornGuy2012 to davidbrent
10 Oct 131#65
+1
Why can't people just eat before coming to the cinema? It's obnoxious and the filmmaker deserves your full attention. It's eat, eat eat with some cinema-goers.
KnickyKnackyKnoo
10 Oct 13#63
Many thanks - good to know & love the lack of trailers part. GS has autism and it's difficult to keep him still and quiet until his film comes on - we can see trailers as little tasters but it's confusing for some autistic kids to understand that premise
smk77
10 Oct 131#64
So you are basically making out that your or someone in your party has a condition that prevents them from eating normal foods?
As a parent of a child who has to take her own food everywhere because of a medical condition I find that offensive. It's a bit like telling your child to get in a wheelchair so that you can jump a queue...
myfeetsmelllikepsp
10 Oct 133#66
Does anyone think the image on todays top deals looks like a silhouette of some C&B.......balls on fire!! :confused:
NannyP
10 Oct 131#67
If you are interested in Autism friendly screenings at Picturehouse cinemas there is the following info ; If you're interested in finding out more or joining the mailing list please email Lucy Orr at [email protected] with your name, your local Picturehouse cinema and 'Autism-Friendly Screenings' in the subject line.
I am on their mailing list as my Grandson is Autistic and last time we went to the cinema he only lasted 2 minutes and we had to leave because he was so distressed , bless him...
Have been meaning to go along to one of these with his Aunty as he is more relaxed with the 2 of us , so hope to make it along to one of them soon as I reckon he will love it!!
Thanks for all the info , it really helps :smile: xx
Fleabum
10 Oct 13#69
Anyways enough off-topic useless chat. I am really glad this deal has gone super hot and it will help parents and carers bring a little bit of joy into the lives of others.
Regards
Flea
smk77 to Fleabum
10 Oct 131#79
Well clearly as my reply quoted you I started it before you edited. When I posted I had no idea that you edited. So what's that proved? I'm a slow at typing or I was engaged in something else during that 37 mins?
The point that I am making is that if I take my daughter to the cinema with vegan / lactose sweets it's because she can't have anything else that is on sale so that's my excuse for taking in sweets bought elsewhere. The person who made the post is using it as an excuse to avoid paying. You can't see why that might offend?
goldbar to Fleabum
11 Oct 13#92
Or just put it in a rucksak / handbag??
CBEE2 to Fleabum
11 Oct 13#95
some people eh
GeorgeJungle to Fleabum
11 Oct 13#108
simoneroebuck
10 Oct 13#70
I believe it's for adults too so enjoy :smiley:
go_rators
10 Oct 131#71
Couldn't be happier with the heat on this, should be seen by as many people as possible :smiley:
smk77
10 Oct 132#72
Many people who use vegan / lactose free products do so not by choice but because of medical conditions. Someone suggesting that they need to have these products rather than those product that are sold in the cinema is implying that they have a condition that prevents them from consuming all products on sale. It's ridiculous to make out that you've brought your own sweets because you can't consume anything that it being sold. What's wrong with popcorn? Boiled sweets etc. The only people who can't consume anything in a cinema are people on special medical diets.
The point you seem to be missing is that a lie is being told that is a truth for someone who is perhaps disadvantaged.
EDIT: I see you have now edited your post. Utterly ridiculous to call me a 'bah humbug troll' just because you clearly don't understand my analogy.
go_rators
10 Oct 13#74
Agreed, many body description modified :smiley:
rachelandgromit
10 Oct 131#75
I have a close friend who is 22 years old and has learning disabilities and gets a bit lively and loud during movies and can be a bit annoying to people who aren't very sympathetic to him.He loves action films, the problem is he can try and re-act some of the moves in his seat, doing 'ha-yah' karate moves with his hands :-) so we try and take him when we hope it will be quiet, but it would be great if it wasn't just kids films. We have to wait until alot of films come out on DVD. Voted hot, never knew about this so it could be worth doing, depending on the films showing.
nicksinghuk
10 Oct 13#76
thank you will use
Fleabum
10 Oct 131#77
I edited my post a good 20 minutes before you replied. In the end I left it positive and yet you proceed to continue by replying to the pre-edited post (that was up for maybe one or two minutes) and it just proves my point, thanks. I am done with you and you are ignored. Good day smk77.
(sorry to everyone else that it escalated to this, society is becoming so full of people that take offence to every little detail that soon we wont have any free thought, ideas or points of view in case it will offend someone)
Regards
Flea
zyany
10 Oct 131#78
I think the screening really is for everyone. They don't ask you to prove that your child has a disability or that you yourself have one, however the films do tend to be a bit for the younger children. For example, I usually go to my local Cineworld, these were the films in the last 3 months:
August - Monsters University
September - The Smurfs 2
October - Disney's Planes
I hope this gives you a better idea of what they show during these screenings.
I have yet to see a more grown up film in these screenings, like say, World Wide Z or Avengers Assembled.
haritori
10 Oct 133#80
My boys love these esp my youngest because he runs around and climbs the chairs etc and watches about 30% ofthe film but it means we can go as a full family and my other boys get to watch the film and don't mind the noise at all.
most kids films nowadays have some great hidden adult humor too.
my boys are autistic but i wouldnt agree that only autistic kids or mentally disabled kids should go, bring all kids and let them mingle with children that have a different view on life, its a positive thing.
ppatto
10 Oct 131#81
Thanks op heat my son is autistic and loves films
sach1636
10 Oct 131#82
Useful information, thanks for sharing, anything to bring smile on...wish there is progress in future to help understand more about Autism and reasons surrounding it.
It says to email [email protected] or [email protected] to be added to the mailing list -- not sure if the info is out of date or not but I guess it wouldn't hurt to email all 3 addresses just in case! :wink:
That page also gives info of their upcoming autism-friendly screenings (which are £3 per ticket btw)
funkyfreshman
10 Oct 131#84
This is truly fantastic. Thanks for sharing OP. We need more deals like this. Sometimes I get sick of the consumerism ****. Great find.
PG9999
10 Oct 132#85
Brilliant offer - Yes - please only go if you have a child with autism. #respect
NannyP to PG9999
11 Oct 133#86
I agree , if people only go along for the cheap tickets then what's the point?
These are special screenings for special needs children and adults too hopefully , just wouldn't want tons of people flooding in on what is a specialist screening targeted for Autistic children who often find cinema trips difficult...
Keep it just for them please & there are other weekend morning childrens films with cheap tickets and there is plenty of time to mingle at other times and it is nice that Autistic children and their families have a haven to go to where they will be accepted and UNDERSTOOD if they make noises , get upset , move around the cinema etc and generally 'be themselves' without dirty looks or tutting etc
On my last ( non Autism friendly ) visit my Grandson was a little agitated before I even got him into the screening room , a non Autistic child said to his Mum ''that boy is crazy'' , so I calmly went over and explained that he had special needs etc but it's so nice on occasion that I DON'T have to do this as we seem to have to ''explain'' everywhere we go , which is great for Autism awareness even though many peoples attitudes towards my Grandson do not change at all even after the ''explanation'' unfortunately , and it is not so great when you have the frustration of explaining things on aeroplanes , in restaurants , shops and cinema's etc etc and in fact something like this would be a breath of fresh air to me as all the cinema goers would understand each other & to be honest those just wanting to get in for cheap might find their viewing disturbed throughout like the woman who complained about the little ones making ''sounds'' which is perfectly normal to them and to those who have a loved one with Autism! :smiley: xx
NannyP
11 Oct 13#87
Yep they USED to send out the e-mails but it changed to the other lady recently now x
NannyP
11 Oct 13#88
Also if 'everyone' goes along and these screenings become more popular as the word is spread some of the smaller cinemas especially would be full up and turning away Autistic children would have very unpleasant consequences as they would not cope well at all with being turned away!!! :disappointed: x
AK48
11 Oct 13#90
Cheap Cinema tickets? I'm in!
CBEE2 to AK48
11 Oct 13#93
Took the words right out of my mouth.
CBEE2
11 Oct 13#94
nope, nothing like that - shut up and stop being so sensitive
ZedEx
11 Oct 13#96
Geez, you need to relax. Your are overly sensitive imo.
Ukjeff27
11 Oct 131#97
Heat added, autistic twin sons, life is hard enough for them as it is!
go_rators
11 Oct 131#98
Wow, a lot of conflict on this point about attending if you don't have difficulties!
Hmm
Well, I have a pretty intimate perspective of the trouble those with autism and other difficulties can find when trying to find a public space where they are not judged. This isn't particularly out of spite or genuine anger/frustration but more a misunderstanding. You feel a particular pressure to explain yourself when someone becomes annoyed or confused at the person you're caring for, and eventually that can become exhausting.
I also posted this because it is a hot deal for those families that might be struggling with the cost of raising a child with autism, aspergers, or another disorder, or even adults caring for themselves. These people can have many interests, no interests, or even one interest that must be doggedly pursued until the end - any of these can end up on becoming a drain on money, which occurs alongside buying particular bed clothes, particular foods, particular modes of transport - you get the picture.
These events should be open to everyone, children and adults with difficulty should have every opportunity to socialise near those without difficulties - so if there's spare seats in the showing do attend for the cheap tickets if you think you can be that wonderful person. But go in knowing you will see it through, don't be the person who leaves half-way with a face like thunder and muttering about noise, dealing with this is exhausting and does not teach children with difficulties the right lessons about those without.
smk77
11 Oct 13#99
You are entitled to you opinion. I'm just pointing out that in my opinion, pretending that the foods that you are taking into the cinema are those used by others because of medical conditions that they have as a way to blag food into a cinema is wrong. It's implying that you have a condition that you don't which is like pretending you're a wheelchair user when you're not.
In terms of relaxing, I've not insulted anyone or called them names. I've not told anyone to shut up. That suggests that I am relaxed.
shumey00
11 Oct 131#100
fantastic find although my son (diagnosed with autism) is a bit too young I will definitely be taking him in the future
babyxxxxx
11 Oct 131#101
Been a few time with my daughter. Its so nice to relax and not have to worry about what other people think when she make random noises, or starts shouting random words.
Holte_ender
11 Oct 132#102
Been to a couple of these now.
The experience for us was not good at all. My daughter is severley autistic and has issues with noise.
There were so many that were making noises beyond reasonable volumes - which may have been due to the added excitement- it was not enjoyable at all.
The second time we went was because we must have caught a bad day. Nope. Just as bad.
We now go to the regular screenings as the only noise generally is the either the movie itself or sweetie wrappers rustling. Mauch better. As she can put her ear plugs in and the volume is manageable for her. It was the constant squeeks and squeals that sent her loopy.
It may work for some however, my point is don't go thinking it will be calm and serene because everyone is in the same boat - very far from it in my expereince. A cinema full of autistic people??? Think about it. If there are issues with noise, proximity and things like that, it might be better to go the regular screening. Certain types of tourettes I can understand, my daughters is just a tick which is quiet and generally not noticed - at least by us.
Lovely idea in theory however, for us in practice, terrible!
And a big up to all those parents out there with autisitc children. It's tough going huh?
nicmall
11 Oct 13#103
Very true, I wasn't expecting anyone to be rude.
Nerak80
11 Oct 131#104
great find.
my stepson has aspergers and going out especially when he was younger was a nightmare as people just look at your kids as being naughty not understanding underlying reason(s).
please dont get these tickets unless you have good reason.
however it always makes me laugh in kids screenings when adult couples get annoyed at excited/slightly noisy kids - kids films are for KIDS.
NannyP
11 Oct 13#105
How will you know there are ''spare seats'' or not if everyone comes along for whom no-one in their family has a disability then another family who has a child with a disability which these screenings are INTENDED for could be turned away
I would not want to see that happen where a family just after cheap tickets takes the place of a family whom these screenings were intended for and the mass upset this would cause the families ...... Clapham Picturehouse is tiny compared to the other large cinemas , so would still want to keep these screenings for those it was set up to assist!!!
NannyP
11 Oct 13#106
Am going to take my Grandson along and see how he gets along with it , hopefully he will love it!!! :smile::smile: xx
mariefindlay
11 Oct 133#107
Please note it is only vue cinema who do it cheaply for £1.75 (the same for other films at the weekends for kids at their cinemas) odeon and cineworld is full price!!!
I have taken my kids who both have autism and it is excellent. Kids all running around jumping on chairs and stimming is normal behaviour so it's very good for these kids. Anyone can go if they benefit from the changes stated in the description for the film.
go_rators
12 Oct 13#109
It's a fair point and it depends on your cinema, I called the branch I was interested in directly and they said there is never more than a few people in there. My family will be travelling an hour to get to that cinema, it's the closest one, if you can travel further to a bigger venue perhaps try that.
isobel1
12 Oct 13#110
Brilliant idea will have a look x
mickeysticks
13 Oct 13#111
I've supported several autistic adults in my job as a support worker, and most would have found this very difficult to cope with.
BargainHunter108
16 Oct 13#112
Kudos to the Cinemas. Try to make it few shows every Sat and Sun so that people have more options rather than just one day a month. Cinemas can recover the cost by charging optional 50p on other days. I am sure people who love to charity would donate happily. Love the way people with difficulties are cared in our country.
solartaa
16 Oct 13#113
Excellent, thanks for posting!
Eljmayes
16 Oct 13#114
Just to make you aware that Reel Cinemas also do Autism Friendly Screenings (I organise the Grantham screenings for a local autism group with the cinema). They aren't as regular as the Dimensions screenings (we run around six a year) but are £3.50 per person entry for the latest first run films. Around fifty to one hundred people attend our screenings. Our next screening is in half term along with a few other Reel Cinemas.
How things have changed. In the nineties, if you were autistic child no one gave a crap about you.
anewman to furbix
10 Nov 132#118
As an individual on the Autistic spectrum myself, I'd say alot still needs to change. There's still a general lack of understanding. There isn't quite the same acceptance as there is now of things such as gay marriage.
Iworkthere
22 Oct 131#116
Odeon is usually the 3rd Sunday of the month
Source: I work there.
iliko
10 Nov 13#117
It was full price not in Showcase not £2 per person as posted! Cold for me.
NannyP
11 Nov 132#119
Yup I'd still say we have a LONG way to go re acceptance and understanding of anyone who is ''different''
Everyone is expected to ''fit in'' to society and if not you are an outcast to many or someone to laugh at , when the ones with the REAL problem are those who do not ACCEPT people with differences whether it be the kids labelled ''geek'' at school or someone with full blown Tourettes xx
pig69er
26 Jul 15#120
very popular service in England.
alexus
26 Jul 15#121
Will check this out too also have a son recently diagnosed with aspergers.
1VR46
26 Jul 15#122
What a good idea!
ryouga
26 Jul 15#123
What a necro lol
BlueOyster
26 Jul 15#124
Great Deal - my local Cinema had a Autism friendly film screening of Mad Max Last week.
No. Please don't spread this absolute guff that is anti-vaccination propaganda. This is an insult to every parent who has to work with children with needs.
If they have any evidence, they are free to write a paper on it and get it peer reviewed.
The "bodymindsoulspirit" is an anti-science crapfest of a site that relies on ignorance to spread rubbish.
obsydian
26 Jul 15#127
Great
yrreb88
26 Jul 151#128
Not an interesting read. Alleging that a quack selling false hope for lots of money with no evidence had valid points is insane and helps me lose more faith in humanity.
mellymoo1984
26 Jul 15#129
Absolutely! As a mum of an autistic child I wish people understood just a little more.
AmandaRose
26 Jul 151#130
My son has recently been diagnosed with ASD - he does ok in the 'regular' screenings now (after having to leave from the first few!) but I time it to arrive about 15 minutes after the advertised time so that we don't have to sit through ads/trailers and also make a point of showing him the trailers of the film we are going to see several times in the days before we go (if it's familiar, we have a better success rate than going in completely unspoiled) But, of course, it's bloody expensive to go (£40 for us 2 adults, 2 children) unless we go to the older 'kids screenings' on Saturday mornings. So this could be great for us to build up his tolerance... Can't see anything on the cineworld website though :/
fruman23
26 Jul 15#131
Don't have anyone related that this would affect, but know of people who do, so thank you for sharing.
sbirsen
26 Jul 15#132
Thank you very much for sharing, I don't know anyone autistic, but it made me happy to see that something like this is offered. I think it's brilliant
nipstyler
27 Jul 15#133
I don't have any special medical needs but have always taken my own bottle of water and nibbles into the cinema. On the one or two occasions in like 10 years I have been questioned about having these I've quite honestly said it's because I don't want to pay the extortionate prices... All major cinemas state clearly on their websites that you can take your own cold food and drink with the exception of alcohol. The alcohol bit is because they are a licenced establishment which means only alcohol bought on site can be consumed this is the same as a pub.
As for people not knowing it's an autism friendly screening that is the responsibility of the cinema to manage all customers expectations.
I wouldn't go on an autism friendly day as I would prefer to not have interruptions to my film I wouldn't make fuss if I had been told it was before buying tickets.
eslick
27 Jul 15#134
sadly think this was unexpired yesterday and some of the information is no longer correct, Cineworld now charge full price.
seany1977
28 Jul 15#135
Hot from me. I don't have any children at all but things like this just make the world a better place :smiley:
go_rators
7 Aug 15#136
Thank you for the update, will edit info.
Berbatov
23 Oct 15#137
anyone know about Odeons. We cant see it on their website for Maidenhead
lfp1987
29 Dec 151#138
This if fab ..know I can take my lil boy n know neither of us are being judged if he becomes unsettled
aibon
29 Apr 16#139
How come this has 2 year old deal is showing on the front page of HUKD?
Cameron92
29 Apr 16#140
It's a still 'valid' deal (although I would say its just information) which has a large amount of heat, therefore presumably satisfying the requirements to be a 'HUKD pick' on the homepage.
originalmojo
29 Apr 16#141
Brill adaptions for those of us with autistic children, it's about time such considerations were made for families that would normally find a trip to the cinema virtually impossible, the cea card comes in handy too, it costs us £7 a year. :smiley:
Istanbul_Kop
29 Apr 161#142
Can't I just go anyway and not complain?
aibon
29 Apr 16#143
I realise that, but doesnt explain how a 2 year old deal is showing up in feed
Jonj1611
29 Apr 16#144
It's because its been updated I guess.
Nothing2See
29 Apr 16#145
Top deal, Thanks to the OP as we have used cineworld a few times and they have been great and my boy has enjoyed the films.
stupot76
29 Apr 162#146
Really great of cinemas to do this for the kids who have this. Do people really turn up pretending their child is autistic? and I thought Cartman was bad when he joined the special Olympics pretending to be handicapped.
haritori
29 Apr 16#147
Vue cinema only has this point in their T&C's
8. Hot food brought from outside of the cinema may not be consumed on the premises.
and
13. No alcohol or illegal substances may be brought into or consumed on the premises – save that alcohol may be purchased from any licensed bars or licensed screens within the cinema (where available). Alcohol purchased from the licensed bars or screens within the cinema must be consumed within the licensed areas only. Licensing laws shall be strictly enforced.
so everything else would be fair game..
I think anyone who complains of noise at ANY kids showing is a moron, let alone at autistic showings.
ryouga
29 Apr 16#148
I'm an adult who it autistic and had problems getting into "kids" screenings before not just the autism ones i.e the cheap £1 or so tickets as they are like "you can only get in if you have a child" which they admit after its to discourage a certain type of person going in who "likes" children but at same time they seem more strict on single males like the usual sexism.
Anyway also in many ways I hate the autism screenings anyway as every autistic person is different child or adult as many especially adults I know dull light makes them either depressed or sleepy, similar for low volume.
Its also sad to see that autistic adults get nothing, first I had my carers cut down to zero, then social work cut to zero (bloody local residents decided that they would rather cut social work support for adults then have less bin collections and the such) and the nearest adult support centre is 2 hours a week in which there is no staff about and just 2 tiny rooms with a computer, and some books and coffee machine, some support so mental health in autistic adults is terrible.
And autistic adults who sit in the house for days alone too.
eslick
29 Apr 16#149
It's no longer valid as the prices are now the same as for normal shows they used to reduce the prices but not any more :disappointed:
Jimbob131190
29 Apr 16#150
I don't get why there wouldn't be trailers, is this incase kids are afraid of certain upcoming films?
zyany
29 Apr 16#151
For autistic adults, some cinemas also do autism friendly screenings with more mature movies. Maybe check with your local cinema. For example:
Along with our regular line up of Sunday morning autism friendly screenings we are now screening a series of Monday evening shows for a more mature audience.
This will be at selected sites only: Birmingham Broadway Plaza, Blanchardstown, Cardiff, Glasgow Quay, Greenwich, Sheffield, Southampton, Trafford Centre, Wimbledon.
teggl97
29 Apr 16#152
With the amount of deals like this, there should be a disabled deals section...
Cameron92
29 Apr 161#153
Gap in the market for hotdisableddeals.com
bseal1947
30 Apr 16#154
Surely hotaccessibledeals.com
bseal1947
30 Apr 16#155
Neither the deals nor those wanting them are disabled.
littlevincent
30 Apr 16#156
Given the importance of routine and preparation for new events for someone on the spectrum, it seems odd that tickets can't be pre booked! Great concept though, as much for parents and carers as the kids.
Odeon is trialing older audience screenings. If people want them to be permanent then you need to attend to show that there is a audience for them. If enough people go then maybe they will continue and add a greater selection of movies. Dont attend and it will get pulled.
Magurdrac
30 Apr 16#163
We took my friend's kid to one of these a few weeks back... I think he only watched about 20 minutes of the film, but he made a couple of new friends and they had an absolute ball hah =)
yrreb88
30 Apr 16#164
Don't be silly. :smiley:
nicwalsall
30 Apr 16#165
lol ... but you could guarantee one person would turn up with a big stinking kebab if they allowed hot food
gemz1269
1 May 16#166
Surely you cannot be serious?
scrumpypaul
1 May 161#167
I imagine it's so children with a shorter attention span may be able to sit through a whole screening, rather than the usual 25-30mins extra for trailers and adverts.
Venezia
1 May 16#168
Why is it only £2, discrimination?
spenspuma
1 May 16#169
I think any parent taking a normal child to a film and they can't control them are morons.
eslick
1 May 16#170
You will be happy to know none of the cinemas show them at the reduced rates any more, all are normal prices. For some reason the mods won't update the Op and even though it's 2 years old it keeps coming back. It's a genuine good post but so much wrong data in there at the moment.
ukting
27 Aug 16#171
wow had that happen in front of me i'd probably end up knocking her out, infuriating
Mathaeus
27 Aug 16#172
Heat all day long here.. Great idea :smile:
fishmaster
27 Aug 161#173
No definitely not, your son whose eligible for the card gets in for free, the carer pays full price.
Well this deal just came through a time slip...See I knew that phenomenon existed!
7800gtman
27 Aug 16#175
You have issues. I suggest you seek therapy both for yourself and your child/ren to ease you back into the real world. :confused: If you are offended by a fake food allergy your life must be very stressful haha!
nublets2k
27 Aug 161#176
No, the CEA card is for the carer to get in free. If you turn up on your own with a CEA card you still have to pay.
fishmaster
27 Aug 16#177
I always like to point out when I'm wrong, here's the FAQ which explains it >
Self explanatory. I accepted I was wrong in reply to your post and I added more information from the ceacard FAQ, which verifies the information you supplied. What's hard to understand about that?
KristinaK
27 Aug 16#180
Showcase too, they don't mind as long as it's not alcohol.
nublets2k
27 Aug 16#181
You did?
fishmaster
27 Aug 16#182
You're seriously beginning to annoy me now. Of course I said I was wrong, read my post, it's there in black and white.
I WAS WRONG. YOU WERE RIGHT. END OF STORY!
nublets2k
27 Aug 16#183
I see.
haritori
28 Aug 161#184
£7.00 this year i just renewed my boys. but it pays for itself after one viewing.
trd
1 Sep 16#185
Hmm if this was Little Britain, fishmaster would be Andy ("Yeah I know") in the wheelchair and nublets is the other fella that pushes him around?
andrewlaw9
7 Dec 16#186
this is nothing new been happening for years
gemz1269
7 Dec 16#187
CEA card is fab for those who can get one. Unfortunately a child has to be over 8 year old though so we don't meet the criteria unfortunately.
I think the over 8's only rule is unfair. Apparently it's because under 8's must be accompanied by an adult in a cinema. However it's not like a parent would send their 8y+ child who has ASD &/or requires a carer to the cinema unaccompanied, so I don't see why it matters what age the child is.
If a child has a disability and needs a carer then they need a carer. Their age should not be discriminated against, it should be as simple as that.
But great for those who are eligible
fragger
29 Dec 161#188
Cineworld’s next autism friendly film screening is Star Wars: Rogue One on Sunday 8th January at 11am. JUST SAYING !
UKPokemonMaster
9 Feb 17#189
Is this good for toddlers?
puddles9999
1 May 17#190
Heat
Andaho
30 Jun 17#191
I don't understand how a load of kids walking around and making uncontrollable noises is actually friendly for the individual kids with autisim?
Helgrr
30 Jun 171#192
I think this tells us more about the warped minds of the people running the library than anything else. Plain simple discrimination. This offer says autism friendly not children only, just go and enjoy yourself, anyone mutters anything tell them to do one.
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Opening post
**** www.dimensions-uk.org/support-services/autism-care/autism-friendly-screenings ****
****https://www.dimensions-uk.org/families/autism-friendly-screenings/latest-autism-friendly-films/cineworld-autism-friendly-cinema-screenings****
I posted this because I think it's a really great deal for autistic adults and families with autistic children, and it's existence had somehow completely passed me by until recently so thought I'd share it with you guys if you know of someone with an autistic child who may also not be aware. Merthyr Tydfil branch do tickets for £1.70 so a Vue giftcard turned out to be a great birthday surprise for my autistic nephew this week!
It's also worth noting that if someone is eligible for a CEA card then it allows free entry to the cinema for a carer.
I think the card costs £5/year or something like that.
http://www.ceacard.co.uk/
*Credit to sickly sweet*
Cineworld - First sunday of the month (allows online bookings; now full price)
Showcase - Second sunday of the month
Vue cinemas - Last sunday of the month.
Reel cinemas - Independently arranged (https://www.facebook.com/reelcinema)
*Credit to zyany*
Odeon is usually the third sunday of the month.
*Credit to iworkthere*
Also don't know if its a national thing but The Children's Network also do FREE days out for autistic kids and they hire the whole screen or a bowling alley for a few hours so we can have a 'Normal' family day out... worth its weight in gold
*Credit to The Crew Designs*
* While they are labelled autism friendly, young people with any difficulties that would mean the changes below make a difference can attend:
The lights will be on low
The volume will be turned down
There will be no trailers at the beginning of the film
You'll be able to take your own food and drinks
You'll be able to move around the cinema if you like (guests are reminded not to run inside the cinema and children are to be supervised at all times.)
Check with Cinema before going as the prices at some cinemas have changed since original post
- eslick
Top comments
Last week we had an idiot going in and then complaining why 'some children's' were making noise during the screen, she made a big fuss out of it too. So please don't buy tickets online just because it's cheap, this event is created for the sake of autistic children to make their experience at the cinema a little more magical.
Fantastic deal. Heat added.
Regards
Flea
I think the card costs £5/year or something like that.
http://www.ceacard.co.uk/
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I think the card costs £5/year or something like that.
http://www.ceacard.co.uk/
Fantastic deal. Heat added.
Regards
Flea
Such a simple and effective idea :smiley:
Not only less stressful for the parents/carers but also for other cinema goers who are not aware the finer points of autism/autistics.
Last week we had an idiot going in and then complaining why 'some children's' were making noise during the screen, she made a big fuss out of it too. So please don't buy tickets online just because it's cheap, this event is created for the sake of autistic children to make their experience at the cinema a little more magical.
I have just browsed to the Cineworld through the link and it mentions it is for Autism friendly viewing so who ever books it knows this, despite that when they show the tickets at the gate the viewers could be fore warned their will be uncontrollable noises or their could be some one on the door of the screen that is showing the film who could hand out leaflets which has some bullet points.
Sorry for little story just saying I feel left out as is and was also told before a single adult could not go to those cheap kiddy screenings at places like Odeon which I thought was discriminatory as it doesnt take into account my disablity.
The volume will be turned down
There will be no trailers at the beginning of the film
You'll be able to take your own food and drinks
You'll be able to move around the cinema if you like**
This is stuff that should happen in normal viewings :neutral_face:
That said the smell of McDonalds inside a screen is terrible, the smell pollutes the entire screen and it doesn't get out for a good two hours.
Very unfair for those who paid £10 to have their film spoiled by others. You can take in cold sandwiches, drinks and sweets but Hot food is a NO NO. You get all sorts of peopling sneaking in Nandos, KFC, McDonalds, Pizza Express, i find it repulsive and we do get plenty of complaints but what can you do really, Strip search customers. :wink:
Great post.
Having a child with autism/aspergers isn't a license to be a rude parent.
Great deal though OP. Of no benefit to me, but voting hot to help keep the temp up for those who may be able to use it.
You would pay entry for the cardholder (ie your son) and then their +1 (ie you) gets free entry.
See Question 3 and 8 for further details.
http://www.dimensions-uk.org/support-services/autism-care/autism-friendly-screenings/autism-friendly-films-faqs/#ceacard
I wish there were "over 25s" screenings
- too many teenagers who chat all the way through a film, not to mention checking on their mobiles every 5 seconds
I should imagine people would feel far more comfortable.
Yes sometime kids with Autism can be outright rude loud and uncaring of others feelings but as the lack of empathy and social understanding of etiquette are often prime symptoms of their conditions, the prime rule of cinema social etiquette is being quiet during the shows this isnt going to happen in a room full of children with varying levels of ASD so as mentioned before if you cant deal with a bunch of kids shouting our random weird phrases out of context and suddenly bursting into tears and having meltdowns for no apparent reason (eg the scene changes too quickly or the lighting or sound on the screen changes suddenly), which once the first one goes a lot of the others will often follow, means if you are expecting decent cinema etiquette you probably wont get it!
In the link provided it explains that:
Showcase - Second sunday of the month
Vue cinemas - Last sunday of the month.
It doesn't say in the Link but I think Odeon is also the second sunday of the month.
For those who are considering attending and don't have a child with Autism or Other Disabilities, it can get a bit noisy or rowdy, children will not always just sit and will walk or run around. So if you want to just sit down and enjoy the movie without distractions, this may not be the screening for you.
By the way, it says Autism friendly but I've seen children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities attending too.
Anyway, thank you for rainsing awareness. My children really enjoy going and I'm so grateful to Cineworld for the idea. I do pay full price for them but me and Other Half don't pay as we have CEA cards
My step son is about to turn 16 but would probably still benefit from/enjoy this.
He gets on well with younger kids (in his innocence) so I would hope he would like to go.
Does anyone know how long in advance the Vue and Odeon cinemas announce the films as he is very fussy as to what he can be bothered to get off his computer to actually leave the house for! lol
Got a little carried away then. Heat added for this.
I know families who have autistic kids but one of them is an grown adult just like 5_kitte said kids grow up.... hope this is friendly for grown up Autistic adults as well...
well done for posting it OP..
Also don't know if its a national thing but The Children's Network also do FREE days out for autistic kids and they hire the whole screen or a bowling alley for a few hours so we can have a 'Normal' family day out... worth its weight in gold
Information on Durham Children's Network
It is quite difficult to tell a Child that you are going to the Cinema only to find you can't go in, even more so for an autistic child.
Autism friendly monthly screenings:
Cineworld - 1st sunday of month
Odeon - 3rd sunday of month
Vue - 4th sunday of month
Cineworld you can put in the CEA code online. I think I have called Vue and done it before, can't remember if I have booked in advanced for odeon.
Also, VUE do a great social story on their website especially for the autism friendly screening with that month's film on it - fab for preparing your child.
I empathise with the 'getting him off his laptop' thing though, markq!
You would pay entry for the cardholder (ie your son) and then their +1 (ie you) gets free entry.[/quote
Thanks very much, I have printed the application form :smiley:
Can we have special screenings for those of us who do not feel they have to cram food into their mouths the whole way through and who prefer the experience to be silent? I hate other people.
Why can't people just eat before coming to the cinema? It's obnoxious and the filmmaker deserves your full attention. It's eat, eat eat with some cinema-goers.
As a parent of a child who has to take her own food everywhere because of a medical condition I find that offensive. It's a bit like telling your child to get in a wheelchair so that you can jump a queue...
I am on their mailing list as my Grandson is Autistic and last time we went to the cinema he only lasted 2 minutes and we had to leave because he was so distressed , bless him...
Have been meaning to go along to one of these with his Aunty as he is more relaxed with the 2 of us , so hope to make it along to one of them soon as I reckon he will love it!!
Thanks for all the info , it really helps :smile: xx
Regards
Flea
The point that I am making is that if I take my daughter to the cinema with vegan / lactose sweets it's because she can't have anything else that is on sale so that's my excuse for taking in sweets bought elsewhere. The person who made the post is using it as an excuse to avoid paying. You can't see why that might offend?
The point you seem to be missing is that a lie is being told that is a truth for someone who is perhaps disadvantaged.
EDIT: I see you have now edited your post. Utterly ridiculous to call me a 'bah humbug troll' just because you clearly don't understand my analogy.
(sorry to everyone else that it escalated to this, society is becoming so full of people that take offence to every little detail that soon we wont have any free thought, ideas or points of view in case it will offend someone)
Regards
Flea
August - Monsters University
September - The Smurfs 2
October - Disney's Planes
I hope this gives you a better idea of what they show during these screenings.
I have yet to see a more grown up film in these screenings, like say, World Wide Z or Avengers Assembled.
most kids films nowadays have some great hidden adult humor too.
my boys are autistic but i wouldnt agree that only autistic kids or mentally disabled kids should go, bring all kids and let them mingle with children that have a different view on life, its a positive thing.
http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/autism_friendly
It says to email [email protected] or [email protected] to be added to the mailing list -- not sure if the info is out of date or not but I guess it wouldn't hurt to email all 3 addresses just in case! :wink:
That page also gives info of their upcoming autism-friendly screenings (which are £3 per ticket btw)
These are special screenings for special needs children and adults too hopefully , just wouldn't want tons of people flooding in on what is a specialist screening targeted for Autistic children who often find cinema trips difficult...
Keep it just for them please & there are other weekend morning childrens films with cheap tickets and there is plenty of time to mingle at other times and it is nice that Autistic children and their families have a haven to go to where they will be accepted and UNDERSTOOD if they make noises , get upset , move around the cinema etc and generally 'be themselves' without dirty looks or tutting etc
On my last ( non Autism friendly ) visit my Grandson was a little agitated before I even got him into the screening room , a non Autistic child said to his Mum ''that boy is crazy'' , so I calmly went over and explained that he had special needs etc but it's so nice on occasion that I DON'T have to do this as we seem to have to ''explain'' everywhere we go , which is great for Autism awareness even though many peoples attitudes towards my Grandson do not change at all even after the ''explanation'' unfortunately , and it is not so great when you have the frustration of explaining things on aeroplanes , in restaurants , shops and cinema's etc etc and in fact something like this would be a breath of fresh air to me as all the cinema goers would understand each other & to be honest those just wanting to get in for cheap might find their viewing disturbed throughout like the woman who complained about the little ones making ''sounds'' which is perfectly normal to them and to those who have a loved one with Autism! :smiley: xx
Hmm
Well, I have a pretty intimate perspective of the trouble those with autism and other difficulties can find when trying to find a public space where they are not judged. This isn't particularly out of spite or genuine anger/frustration but more a misunderstanding. You feel a particular pressure to explain yourself when someone becomes annoyed or confused at the person you're caring for, and eventually that can become exhausting.
I also posted this because it is a hot deal for those families that might be struggling with the cost of raising a child with autism, aspergers, or another disorder, or even adults caring for themselves. These people can have many interests, no interests, or even one interest that must be doggedly pursued until the end - any of these can end up on becoming a drain on money, which occurs alongside buying particular bed clothes, particular foods, particular modes of transport - you get the picture.
These events should be open to everyone, children and adults with difficulty should have every opportunity to socialise near those without difficulties - so if there's spare seats in the showing do attend for the cheap tickets if you think you can be that wonderful person. But go in knowing you will see it through, don't be the person who leaves half-way with a face like thunder and muttering about noise, dealing with this is exhausting and does not teach children with difficulties the right lessons about those without.
In terms of relaxing, I've not insulted anyone or called them names. I've not told anyone to shut up. That suggests that I am relaxed.
The experience for us was not good at all. My daughter is severley autistic and has issues with noise.
There were so many that were making noises beyond reasonable volumes - which may have been due to the added excitement- it was not enjoyable at all.
The second time we went was because we must have caught a bad day. Nope. Just as bad.
We now go to the regular screenings as the only noise generally is the either the movie itself or sweetie wrappers rustling. Mauch better. As she can put her ear plugs in and the volume is manageable for her. It was the constant squeeks and squeals that sent her loopy.
It may work for some however, my point is don't go thinking it will be calm and serene because everyone is in the same boat - very far from it in my expereince. A cinema full of autistic people??? Think about it. If there are issues with noise, proximity and things like that, it might be better to go the regular screening. Certain types of tourettes I can understand, my daughters is just a tick which is quiet and generally not noticed - at least by us.
Lovely idea in theory however, for us in practice, terrible!
And a big up to all those parents out there with autisitc children. It's tough going huh?
my stepson has aspergers and going out especially when he was younger was a nightmare as people just look at your kids as being naughty not understanding underlying reason(s).
please dont get these tickets unless you have good reason.
however it always makes me laugh in kids screenings when adult couples get annoyed at excited/slightly noisy kids - kids films are for KIDS.
I would not want to see that happen where a family just after cheap tickets takes the place of a family whom these screenings were intended for and the mass upset this would cause the families ...... Clapham Picturehouse is tiny compared to the other large cinemas , so would still want to keep these screenings for those it was set up to assist!!!
I have taken my kids who both have autism and it is excellent. Kids all running around jumping on chairs and stimming is normal behaviour so it's very good for these kids. Anyone can go if they benefit from the changes stated in the description for the film.
For more info I'd keep checking- https://www.facebook.com/reelcinema
Source: I work there.
Everyone is expected to ''fit in'' to society and if not you are an outcast to many or someone to laugh at , when the ones with the REAL problem are those who do not ACCEPT people with differences whether it be the kids labelled ''geek'' at school or someone with full blown Tourettes xx
http://www.bodymindsoulspirit.com/holistic-doctors-killed-and-vanishing/
If they have any evidence, they are free to write a paper on it and get it peer reviewed.
The "bodymindsoulspirit" is an anti-science crapfest of a site that relies on ignorance to spread rubbish.
As for people not knowing it's an autism friendly screening that is the responsibility of the cinema to manage all customers expectations.
I wouldn't go on an autism friendly day as I would prefer to not have interruptions to my film I wouldn't make fuss if I had been told it was before buying tickets.
8. Hot food brought from outside of the cinema may not be consumed on the premises.
and
13. No alcohol or illegal substances may be brought into or consumed on the premises – save that alcohol may be purchased from any licensed bars or licensed screens within the cinema (where available). Alcohol purchased from the licensed bars or screens within the cinema must be consumed within the licensed areas only. Licensing laws shall be strictly enforced.
so everything else would be fair game..
I think anyone who complains of noise at ANY kids showing is a moron, let alone at autistic showings.
Anyway also in many ways I hate the autism screenings anyway as every autistic person is different child or adult as many especially adults I know dull light makes them either depressed or sleepy, similar for low volume.
Its also sad to see that autistic adults get nothing, first I had my carers cut down to zero, then social work cut to zero (bloody local residents decided that they would rather cut social work support for adults then have less bin collections and the such) and the nearest adult support centre is 2 hours a week in which there is no staff about and just 2 tiny rooms with a computer, and some books and coffee machine, some support so mental health in autistic adults is terrible.
And autistic adults who sit in the house for days alone too.
http://www.odeon.co.uk/accessibility/autism-friendly-cinema-screenings/
Monday evening shows
Along with our regular line up of Sunday morning autism friendly screenings we are now screening a series of Monday evening shows for a more mature audience.
This will be at selected sites only: Birmingham Broadway Plaza, Blanchardstown, Cardiff, Glasgow Quay, Greenwich, Sheffield, Southampton, Trafford Centre, Wimbledon.
https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/talk-to-others/2016-02-09/autism-friendly-theatre
https://www.dimensions-uk.org/families/autism-friendly-screenings/latest-autism-friendly-films/odeon-autism-friendly-cinema-screenings/
ED: I was wrong see the FAQ >https://www.ceacard.co.uk/faq.aspx#1
https://www.ceacard.co.uk/faq.aspx#1
I WAS WRONG. YOU WERE RIGHT. END OF STORY!
I think the over 8's only rule is unfair. Apparently it's because under 8's must be accompanied by an adult in a cinema. However it's not like a parent would send their 8y+ child who has ASD &/or requires a carer to the cinema unaccompanied, so I don't see why it matters what age the child is.
If a child has a disability and needs a carer then they need a carer. Their age should not be discriminated against, it should be as simple as that.
But great for those who are eligible