April 8, 2022, ABC10 San Diego: Sesame Place San Diego first in county to open as Certified Autism Center https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/sesame-place-san-diego-first-in-county-to-open-as-certified-autism-center
Sesame Place in Chula Vista has been open for nearly two weeks now and it's proving to truly be a place for everyone.
"It's really important for us to create an inclusive environment where everyone can come here," said Jim Lake, the park's president.
To make sure every kid can truly be a kid, Sesame Place San Diego is the first theme park in the county to open as a Certified Autism Center.
Each ride and attraction has a sensory guide to provide insight into how a child with sensory processing issues may be affected. …
Every employee is also trained on how to attend to children with autism and their families.
If a child does get overwhelmed, families can take a break in the park's quiet rooms….
The accommodations may seem small to some people, but to families like Michelle McGowan's, it means the world.
Two of her three sons are on the autism spectrum. She plans to take all of them to the park next week.
"It melts my heart to think that this is now becoming something that is mainstream and that people are saying we want to include them," McGowan said.
Sesame Place San Diego also has a character named Julia who's autistic.
