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An engaging and interactive concert experience in a relaxed environment where all audience members are welcome to be who they are while enjoying music with family and friends. This concert takes place in the Target Atrium, where you can see and hear the instruments up 
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For every mainstage show in their season, Children’s Performing Arts hosts a relaxed performance. This allows patrons with sensory, social, physical, and cognitive needs to attend a production in a safe and welcoming environment. Modifications to this performance include lights remaining dim in the audience, 
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It's sensory-processing awareness month! Check out this blog to learn more about how sensory-processing affects kids on the Autism Spectrum.
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Does your child or someone you are close to, have a child that has challenges with traditional playground settings? How about large crowds? New Brighton Parks and Recreation understands that not all children can attend the Eagles Nest during normal business timeframes. That is why 
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Sensory Friendly Sunday is a monthly event is designed for kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities. From 8 am to 11 am on the second Sunday of the month, the galleries will be closed to the general 
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Enjoy a sensory & autism-friendly Trick-or-Treat experience! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Event hosted by Fi & Friends!
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Join us on October 20 for a Drive Thru Fall Event in the Valley Community Center Parking Lot in West Des Moines. Designed for those with Autism and other special needs to enjoy from the safety of their vehicles! Free entry to drive thru!  
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All Relaxed Performances are pay-what-you-can and advance reservations are not needed. For any specific accommodation requests or questions regarding Relaxed Performances please contact Maddie Ripperger at [email protected].
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Convenient Locations In Iowa & Minnesota INFO
Enroll now in Altoona, Ankeny, Waukee, West Des Moines, Edina, or Woodbury.
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Iowa families please be aware that Hawki insurance plans do not provide coverage for behavioral health services.
In order for our center to provide care, children must have a diagnosis or Level I, II or III Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our office does not provide diagnostic assessments.