Like all kids, children with intellectual or physical differences are born with a natural curiosity, and deserve programs that boost their brains, bodies, and social skills. The right environment is critical to a child's development, so we've sought out classes and programs that provide fun and nurturing opportunities for children with special needs, specifically. Along with these classes in sports, the arts, and more, you'll find more enrichment programs in our Boston Classes and Activities Guide.
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Special Needs Classes and Enrichment Programs for Boston Kids
JCC Early Learning Centers (Greater Boston)
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JCC is a vibrant and inclusive learning community that embraces the entire family and provides an exceptional early education. Adapted aquatics, personal training, soccer/sports classes, and social groups are geared for kids and teens with disabilities. Read More
Offered in several MA towns, Young Athletes is a unique sport and play program for children with intellectual disabilities. Children ages 2 to 7 enjoy games that develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and get an early introduction to the world of Special Olympics. Read More
Adaptive Gymnastics class is designed for children with both physical and mental special needs. This class provides them the opportunity to develop through movement education, which includes fine motor and gross motor skills, and basic gymnastics. Read More
Swim Angelfish
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Aquatic therapy for children with autism, sensory disorders, and physical handicaps. Licensed occupational therapists work to improve each child’s motor skills, core strength, endurance, body awareness, motor planning, coordination, and self-regulation. Read More
The Especially For Me event series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families facing developmental challenges. Enjoy increased access to exhibits and an environment that is autism-friendly, sensory-friendly, and accommodating to the visually or audio impared. Read More
This free program designed to support families of children with autism creates a travel test run to help ease the stress of airline travel. By getting comfortable with the airport and flight experience, participants gain the familiarity and confidence they need to take future trips. Read More
Through music and movement, the program provides services for children diagnosed with autism, NVLD, and social anxiety, using a DIR Floortime approach. Read More
The program provides people with disabilities opportunities that celebrate each person's unique abilities while cultivating creative expression, building peer relationships, and fostering self-esteem through life-enhancing activities in the arts. Read More
This non-profit organization gives children with disabilities a chance to play baseball as part of a team in an organized league, at no cost to their families. Read More