SeaWorld's Florida water park Aquatica Orlando has introduced a programme to make its facilities friendlier to those with autism, making it the first water park with a certified autism centre. A newly-renovated quiet room featuring sensory-friendly toys offers young guests the opportunity to get away from the park's loud noises. Meanwhile, prominent signs around the facility, as well as online, detail how each ride affects the five senses to allow parents to pick the right ones. The new centre is part of an initiative by SeaWorld that aims to improve the experience for families who have children on the spectrum.
SeaWorld's Florida water park Aquatica Orlando has introduced a programme to make its facilities friendlier to those with autism, making it the first water park with a certified autism centre. A newly-renovated quiet room featuring sensory-friendly toys offers young guests the opportunity to get away from the park's loud noises. Meanwhile, prominent signs around the facility, as well as online, detail how each ride affects the five senses to allow parents to pick the right ones. Additionally, 80% of Aquatica's employees have completed a 30-minute training session on interacting with autistic children.