This was huge last year and TRUS are doing it again
On November 15th every Toys R Us store in the UK will be holding an autism friendly and additional needs exclusive shopping event
Proud to announce the next Autism Friendly Shopping Session at Toys R Us will be Sunday 15th of November opening at 10am exclusively for families with additional needs
Please note you cannot purchase until 11am due to Sunday licensing laws.
There will be no loud music played in store, reduced fluorescent lighting and understanding staff with basic parent led autism awareness training
The purpose of these events is to give families the chance to shop for toys ready for Christmas in a peaceful environment where there will be no judgement. Toys r us are extremely friendly and happy for you to play with and try out most toys in store.
Might be a nice way of doing Christmas shopping or getting those bits before black Friday takes over and gets crazy.
Top comments
sexyshelk135
5 Nov 155#1
This is brilliant my son has learning disabilities adhd an sensory problems an other bits but this is great as it can be a big pressure on children to go places like this, nice to see a big company helping out well done toys r us.
vanquished100
5 Nov 154#2
Good stuff Toys r Us. As parent to an Aspie/ADHD gal this is worth knowing. Shopping is not easy.
sexyshelk135 to Biggunspaul
6 Nov 153#8
Oh I don't bite my tongue with those people I always say what his disability is not visible do you want to buy him a t shirt to say I'm not naughty just because my disability is not visible do not judge me.
Biggunspaul
5 Nov 153#5
Good on toys r us.
Nice to know families with children with such conditions can shop in an environment that is calming for them and also without being frowned at by staff thinking you've got a naughty child if they do start getting into a flap,I know what it feels like as I've been in that situation many times with my child who has autism and it's not nice,mind you the public are worse,you know the type that stop,stare and tut.
All comments (32)
sexyshelk135
5 Nov 155#1
This is brilliant my son has learning disabilities adhd an sensory problems an other bits but this is great as it can be a big pressure on children to go places like this, nice to see a big company helping out well done toys r us.
vanquished100
5 Nov 154#2
Good stuff Toys r Us. As parent to an Aspie/ADHD gal this is worth knowing. Shopping is not easy.
Gillybean177
5 Nov 151#3
great idea for a big store to embrace
PurpleLassie
5 Nov 151#4
Fantastic idea.
Biggunspaul
5 Nov 153#5
Good on toys r us.
Nice to know families with children with such conditions can shop in an environment that is calming for them and also without being frowned at by staff thinking you've got a naughty child if they do start getting into a flap,I know what it feels like as I've been in that situation many times with my child who has autism and it's not nice,mind you the public are worse,you know the type that stop,stare and tut.
sexyshelk135 to Biggunspaul
6 Nov 153#8
Oh I don't bite my tongue with those people I always say what his disability is not visible do you want to buy him a t shirt to say I'm not naughty just because my disability is not visible do not judge me.
mariefindlay
6 Nov 153#6
It's all good until your child wants to buy something but you have to wait an hour and they don't understand why they have to wait. This would be hot if it was during trading hours so we can buy then get out of there. Not really a shopping experience you can just browse for an hour!
Stevo_86 to mariefindlay
6 Nov 15#7
Well why don't you just go in trading hours, then you wont have to wait...
Slow_Marie to mariefindlay
7 Nov 15#18
"Let's make it so unless you have a child with special needs you aren't allowed into the shop for an hour."
This is a special event at a time when people wouldn't normally be allowed in to the shop to make their shopping a bit easier. Having the event during opening hours would alienate the majority of shoppers - allowing them to come in with everyone else eliminates the point of the event.
If your child can't cope with staying in a toy store for an hour in an environment specially tailored to keep them happy then maybe you should go on your own and get them a toy.
jamgin
6 Nov 151#9
Possibly the most stuipid reply I've seen on Hukd for a while.
Elevation
6 Nov 15#10
What's the parental excuse for little brats without Autism screaming their annoying little heads off in there?
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Opening post
On November 15th every Toys R Us store in the UK will be holding an autism friendly and additional needs exclusive shopping event
Proud to announce the next Autism Friendly Shopping Session at Toys R Us will be Sunday 15th of November opening at 10am exclusively for families with additional needs
Please note you cannot purchase until 11am due to Sunday licensing laws.
There will be no loud music played in store, reduced fluorescent lighting and understanding staff with basic parent led autism awareness training
The purpose of these events is to give families the chance to shop for toys ready for Christmas in a peaceful environment where there will be no judgement. Toys r us are extremely friendly and happy for you to play with and try out most toys in store.
Might be a nice way of doing Christmas shopping or getting those bits before black Friday takes over and gets crazy.
Top comments
Nice to know families with children with such conditions can shop in an environment that is calming for them and also without being frowned at by staff thinking you've got a naughty child if they do start getting into a flap,I know what it feels like as I've been in that situation many times with my child who has autism and it's not nice,mind you the public are worse,you know the type that stop,stare and tut.
All comments (32)
Nice to know families with children with such conditions can shop in an environment that is calming for them and also without being frowned at by staff thinking you've got a naughty child if they do start getting into a flap,I know what it feels like as I've been in that situation many times with my child who has autism and it's not nice,mind you the public are worse,you know the type that stop,stare and tut.
This is a special event at a time when people wouldn't normally be allowed in to the shop to make their shopping a bit easier. Having the event during opening hours would alienate the majority of shoppers - allowing them to come in with everyone else eliminates the point of the event.
If your child can't cope with staying in a toy store for an hour in an environment specially tailored to keep them happy then maybe you should go on your own and get them a toy.