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SensesFacebook LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Twitter Search for: Search Twenty-One Senses Helping families with sensory sensitive children navigate typical environments. Menu Get Involved Donate Home Understanding the Senses About the Senses Gustatory (Taste) Olfactory (Smell) Visual (Sight) Auditory (Sound) Tactile (Touch) Vestibular (Balance & Spatial Orientation) Proprioception (External Bodily Awareness) Interoception (Internal Bodily Awareness) Free Resources Sensory-Friendly Hours & Accommodations Virtual Learning Resources Webinars Services Courses Caregiver Coaching & Support Inclusion in Small BusinessesMission & Background Meet the Team In the Community Sponsors & Grants In the News Reports and Financials Events Blog Loading … Welcome Twenty-One Senses is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing inclusion for children with invisible disabilities, through education and support for families and businesses in the community. All of our research-based training and resources align to the same measurable outcome: empowering people to recognize sensory disability and embrace individual differences with compassion and positivity. Inclusion Children with special needs are often left out of activities. We are here to bring inclusion to everyone. We host calm rooms at events, help parents work with school and outside programs to set up a plan of action for inclusion. We also offer a free database of businesses and events that are already providing accommodations, sensory hours, and adaptive programming. Education Onsite and virtual training about sensory sensitivities, accommodations, inclusion best practices, behavioral management as seen through a sensory and ARC (attachment, regulation competency) lenses. Support Sometimes you just need an empathetic ear from someone who has been there. We aim to help caretakers of kids with invisible disabilities better understand what is happening and why. Our team is made up of educators who also have sensory sensitivities themselves or are raising kids with them. Business Directory Find a business near you that has sensory-friendly hours or accommodations available. Find a Business This is exactly what I was looking for. What a huge help for families looking for new ideas! Business Services Our Business Services offer customized support for businesses that want to learn, understand and support the neurodiverse community. See Services Coaching Personalized 1-on-1 virtual support to help parents and caregivers navigate family dynamics, sensory regulation and school challenges. Learn More Upcoming Events Raise a Glass May 31st, NH 6:00 – 9:00 pm ET Carey Cottage, Portsmouth, NH Bourbon Cocktails & Tastings, Apps, Meet the Owner, etc… Raise a Glass of Bourbon for Invisible Disabilities 2024 May 31, 2024, 6 - 9 PM ET Twenty-One Senses will host a bourbon-tasting fundraiser at the beautiful Carey Cottage on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 6 - 9 PM ET. Socialize with friends as you sip bourbon on the porch of Carey Cottage, overlooking Sagamore Creek, and learn about Twenty-One Senses efforts in our community and New England Barrel... Learn More Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Calm Room 2024 September 6th, 7th & 8th 2024, 12 - 6 PM ET Twenty-One Senses will participate in the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival by hosting a Calm Room in Hampton, NH. The biggest party on the beach is a community-focused event with food, drinks, shopping, and entertainment at Hampton Beach. Stop by our informational booth or use the calm room. You can... Learn More Understanding behaviors through a sensory lens: Sight Edition May 7, 2024, 7 - 8 PM CT Does your child get overwhelmed when visiting the grocery store? Do they prefer to block out all-natural? Could their actions - or lack of - be a result of sensory issues associated with the sense of sight? Danielle is the director and a coach at Twenty-One Senses and a special needs parent.... Learn More Understanding behaviors through a sensory lens: Sound Edition June 4, 2024, 7 - 8 PM CT Does your child struggle with loud noises? Or never seems to hear you? Could their actions - or lack of - be a result of sensory issues associated with the sense of sound? Danielle is the director and a coach at Twenty-One Senses and a special needs parent. She will help you... Learn More Andersonville Midsommarfest Calm Room 2024 June 7th, 8th & 9th, 2024, 5 - 9 PM CT Twenty-One Senses is excited to be part of the Andersonville Midsommarfest again this year. We will be hosting a calm room at the event at location along the route tbd. This opportunity provides individuals a welcoming place to escape when needed so they can reset, recharge, and successfully rejoin... Learn More Abilities Expo 2024 June 21-23, 2024, 11 AM - 5 PM CT Abilities Expo brings exhibitors, vendors, resources, guest speakers, and more to enrich the disability community’s well-being and connectedness. This is a free event for attendees. Twenty-One Senses will host a calm space to help provide individuals a welcoming place to escape when needed so they can reset, recharge, and successfully rejoin the... Learn More Durham Day – Calm Room June 22, 2024, 12:30 - 3 PM ET Twenty-One Senses is excited to be part of Durham Day again this year. We will be hosting a booth with a raffle. Be sure to check out what fun activity we have happening. .stk-91a99ac{align-items:center !important;display:flex !important} .stk-lfr0elg .stk-button{background:#3d8e9a !important}.stk-lfr0elg .stk-button__inner-text{color:#ffffff !important} Festival Details .stk-emtrvyz .stk-button{background:#3d8e9a !important}.stk-emtrvyz .stk-button__inner-text{color:#ffffff !important} Volunteer Sign Up ... Learn More Summerfest Calm Room June 22, 2024, 4 - 9 PM ET Twenty-One Senses is excited to be part of the Durham Great Bay Rotary Summerfest. We will be hosting a calm room at the event. This opportunity provides individuals with a welcoming place to escape when needed so they can reset, recharge, and successfully rejoin the activities. Come visit us at our booth... Learn More Niles Fourth of July Parade Calm Space 2024 July 4, 2024 Twenty-One Senses is excited to create the first-ever calm space at the Niles Fourth of July Parade. The calm space will provide an opportunity to get out of the large crowd, have easy access to leave if needed, and have sensory supports on-site. .stk-j9wuoh3{align-items:center !important;display:flex !important} .stk-11gpzek .stk-button{background:#3d8e9a !important}.stk-11gpzek .stk-button__inner-text{color:#ffffff !important} Festival Details .stk-4mzjyjo .stk-button{background:#3d8e9a !important}.stk-4mzjyjo .stk-button__inner-text{color:#ffffff... Learn More Skokie/Niles Fourth of July Fireworks 2024 July 4, 2024, 5 - 9 PM CT Twenty-One Senses is excited to create the first-ever calm space at the Skokie/Niles Fourth of July Fireworks. The calm space will provide an opportunity to get out of the large crowd, have easy access to leave if needed, and have sensory supports on-site. There will be an indoor space to get more... Learn More Understanding behaviors through a sensory lens: Internal Body Awareness Edition August 6, 2024, 7 - 8 pM CT Does your child struggle to know when to eat, use the bathroom or if he is cold? Could their actions - or lack of - be a result of sensory issues associated with their body’s sense of internal awareness? Danielle is the director and a coach at Twenty-One Senses and a special... Learn More Understanding behaviors through a sensory lens: Balance Edition October 1, 2024 - 7 - 8 pM CT Does your child struggle with steps? Do they always seem to be tripping? Could their actions - or lack of - be a result of sensory issues associated with the sense of balance? Danielle is the director and a coach at Twenty-One Senses and a special needs parent. She will help... Learn More Calm Room and Treats Table at Skokie Halloween Walk 2024 Skokie Halloween Walk @AllBrightTherapies We’ll be at Allbright Therapies with a Calm Room...