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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has anyone taken any students with special needs to the Playseum?  My place of employment is considering an outing and has asked me to look into the Playseum.  We are planning a small field trip with a few kids.   The young children have various needs on the spectrum.  Some speak loudly in an effort to communicate, can get very excited etc. We noticed on the Playseum site, there is special mention to parents regarding visitors:

"If your child becomes upset or throws a loud fit, which all of us mom’s are used to, feel free to step outside for a moment until your child responds to your direction."

"The Playseum is meant to be a fun-filled place with laughter, singing, dance and movement, but if your child’s actions become so disruptive to others you will be asked to leave."

We have never seen this type of mention at other facilities.  Out of respect for everyone's comfort level, we certainly do not wish to bring the children if their disabilties could be misconstrued as disruptive and this could result in their being asked to leave.

The site does not indicate if there is an alternative entrance or has a ramp or if they make special arrangements with people with needs.  If anyone has any info. on this-- please feel free to post.. many thanks you's.  The children are in the age 4 and 5 age range.
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The Playseum is owned by a mom who is a fundamentalist Christian. There are many copies of Babywise for sale. To quote from their site:

Where it Began!

It was about four years ago, my fourth child had just turned nine months old when I came to the decision to stop working and be home full time. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I can’t say it has been easy though. Without family nearby to help us mixed with the crazy fast paced DC life; my husband and I knew that we needed to stop and reevaluate our lives before we dangerously crashed. We dropped much from our schedules and said “no” to things that we had commonly said “yes” to without thought. We needed a change as a family. We came to the conclusion and agreement together that we had been given but a few years to raise-up, train, discipline and educate our children.

I'm sure she loves her kids, but the first words are "raise-up, train, discipline" which is really their orientation toward kids, so they want them to be under control so to speak. I'm guessing as Christians they might want to accomodate your group, not sure how comfortable it would be.[/quote]

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