Parent Resources

Calming Resource Page for Kids

Caregiver and Teachers,

Hummingbird is now offering a Calming Resource Page for kids, made up of short videos, coloring pages and games for children to use to help calm their bodies. These tools can be used by teachers and caretakers when a child needs to take a short break to calm down their minds and bodies. 

Visit the Calming Resource Page here. 

Other Local Events

Fun Family Activities

DuPage Children's Museum - Naperville
  • Offers Adaptive Play Time for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.
  • Please visit the website for more information.

Chicago Children’s Theatre - Chicago
  • Offers several productions that are sensory friendly and include some holiday performances.
  • ​Please visit the website for more information.

Oak Brook Park District – Sandlot
  • Fully accessible/universal design outdoor playground
  • Has equipment designed to increase social play for people of all ages and abilities.
  • Please see the website for playground hours. Admission is free!

We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym - Franklin Park
This gym includes:
  • Suspended equipment with swings – for balance and vestibular treatment
  • Crash mats and crash pillows – for fun, motor planning, and strength
  • Zip line – for stress release and joint and body relaxation
  • Trampoline – for building leg and core strength
  • Indoor play structure – for climbing and increasing playground skills
  • Sensory-based toys – for improved auditory processing and fine motor skills
  • Fine Motor and Arts and Crafts Area – for improved hand-eye coordination
  • ​Please visit the website for more information.

Brookfield Zoo - Brookfield
  • Sensory-Friendly Family Room
  • Resource Center
  • ​Please visit the website for more information.

Studio Movie Grill - Wheaton
  • Family-friendly movies – free for children with special needs and their siblings with purchase of adult ticket.
  • Please visit the website for more information.

Field Museum – Chicago
  • Sensory-friendly map to download
  • Tactile opportunities and sensory tools to explore the dinosaurs!!
  • Please visit the website for more information.

Kohl’s Children’s Museum– Everyone At Play – Glenview
  • Seventeen exhibits and two acres of outdoor experiences designed for play and to encourage linguistic, cognitive, motor and social skills.
  • Birth through 8 years old.
  • Please visit the website for more information.​


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