Dave & Busters Fall Fling Event!
SOLD OUT
Come and join us at Dave and Busters in Tempe! Tickets are $20 & are required!
(Link via zeffy at bottom of this post, secure check out. Zeffy is a FREE nonprofit ticket event program)
We are an inclusive group : siblings can attend, those with ADHD and other special needs welcomed
️Ages 8 to 108 welcomed! ️
This special day includes:
️PRIVATE SPACE️ our own private room which is quieter and away from the noise to eat and to decompress. We will also have ear plugs in case anyone feels they need them, coloring pages to decompress and ways to mitigate the sensory issues that may arise in a safe place ️
PLUS:
$20 power game card included!
(card to play and earn tickets for prizes)
Unlimited nonalcoholic beverages
(Soda, lemonade, water, coffee)
All this food! Yes, per person! Everyone gets everything listed!
Flatbread pizza * cheese, veggie or pepperoni *
Smashed burger sliders
Crispy chicken bites w/ranch
French fries
Fruit
And
Garlic butter pretzel sticks w/ranch!
PLUS:
Goody bags filled with fun game day items!
Each person ATTENDING needs a ticket Sorry no exceptions.
Every ticket holder gets a $20 game card & food!
Yes including the caregiver/parent/guardian/Spouse
Check out the bottom of this post on how trips like this help the Autism community!
How Trip's Like This Can Help Those With ASD
A trip to Dave & Buster’s is often seen as pure entertainment, but for neurodivergent individuals particularly those on the autism spectrum it serves as a real world learning opportunity.
Beyond the lights and arcade games, an outing to an environment like Dave & Buster’s offers opportunities to practice daily living skills, build autonomy, and foster true community inclusion. How?
Self-Regulation & Sensory Management: High-stimulation environments present a real world space to practice self advocacy. Individuals learn to recognize when they need a sensory break, step into quieter areas, or use tools like noise canceling headphones to regulate their nervous systems.
Decision-Making: Navigating the prize store involves calculating token totals, comparing costs, planning, and executing transactions independently with store attendants.
Turn-Taking and Patience: Popular games require waiting in line, observing boundaries, and sharing physical space. Core skills for navigating shared public environments like shopping centers and grocery stores.
Cooperative Play: Multiplayer games (like air hockey or cooperative arcade shooters) encourage non verbal communication, joint attention, hand eye coordination, and teamwork in a low pressure setting. It invites parallel play to happen. Interactions without the need to be verbal.
Cognitive Flexibility: Handling machine errors, game over screens, or a preferred game being occupied builds resilience and problem-solving skills in real time.
Fostering an Inclusive Community
Sensory-Friendly Initiatives: Many locations partner with autism advocacy organizations like Peace Love Stim inc to offer designated "Sensory-Friendly" experiences with designated quiet zones. These events lower barriers to entry and provide a safe space for skill-building.
Staff Training & Awareness: When businesses train employees to accommodate neurodivergent guests, it normalizes neurodiversity in public service and entertainment sectors.
Desensitization & Social Integration: Regular community outings help bridge the gap between structured therapy environments and everyday public spaces, teaching the broader public how to interact with and welcome autistic individuals.
Together we can build a more inclusive Arizona