Finding activities that feel comfortable and enjoyable for your child can take time. To help make things easier, we’ve curated a list of local, ASD-friendly experiences and resources that families in our community love.
Local Activities
Athletics
Inclusive skateboarding programs designed to create a supportive space for children to build confidence, movement skills, and community.
A local gymnastics option for children who enjoy movement, climbing, balance, and active play.
An adaptive sports opportunity in Moody, AL created to make baseball accessible and enjoyable for children of all abilities.
Oak Mountain Challenger League
A supportive baseball and softball program designed for children who may benefit from a more inclusive team environment.
A community soccer program that gives children with diverse needs a chance to play, connect, and build confidence.
educational
A local museum and garden experience where families can explore nature, history, and hands-on learning together.
A children’s museum in Chattanooga offering interactive exhibits that encourage curiosity, creativity, and exploration.
A welcoming community resource for storytimes, events, reading, and quiet family-friendly activities.
A children’s museum experience through the Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation that supports play-based learning and discovery.
A Birmingham science center with interactive exhibits that encourage hands-on learning and exploration.
entertainment
A sensory accessibility resource that helps families find more inclusive and sensory-aware experiences.
Movie screenings designed with adjusted sensory elements so families can enjoy films in a more relaxed environment.
Sensory Sensitivities
Information to help guests with sensory sensitivities plan a more comfortable visit to the Birmingham Zoo.
(Sensory Sensitive Sundays) A reduced-sensory play experience designed to make visits feel more comfortable and accessible.
Music classes for children that support creativity, movement, rhythm, and connection through guided activities.
recreational
A camp and retreat setting in Nauvoo, AL offering outdoor experiences, connection, and opportunities for exploration.
A Homewood-based organization providing year-round social and recreational services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities.
City of Hoover Recreation Facilities
A helpful starting point for finding local recreation spaces, programs, and activities for families in Hoover.
A fishing-focused program that creates accessible outdoor experiences for children with special needs and their families.
City of Hoover Therapeutic Programs
Therapeutic recreation programs designed to support participation, connection, and inclusive communities.
City of Hoover Community Classes
Community classes that give families opportunities to explore new interests, activities, and skill-building experiences.
EXPLORE Playground & Splashpad
An outdoor play and splashpad destination in Hoover designed for movement, play, and family fun.
horseback riding
A Leeds-based horseback riding program offering supportive equine experiences for children and families.
An equine-assisted program in Jasper, AL that provides horseback riding and supportive experiences.
An Indian Springs horseback riding program designed to support confidence, connection, and skill-building.
An Opelika-based horseback riding program creating meaningful equine experiences for children and families.
A Pike Road horseback riding program offering adaptive and therapeutic equine experiences.