Maine-Niles Sensory Strides
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation
Des Plaines, Illinois - Cook County
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May 30, 2026
Chicago
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Provider overview
Maine-Niles Sensory Strides provides one-on-one sensory room sessions for participants ages 3 and up, using recreation therapist assessment, specialized sensory equipment, weekly visits, and sensory tools for carryover at home, school, and work.
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation is a special recreation association serving Des Plaines, Golf Maine, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Skokie, and Lincolnwood communities with recreation, inclusion, Special Olympics, camps, virtual programming, and sensory supports.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- 847-966-5522
- lbarrera@mnasr.org
- Ages
- Participants ages 3 and up, with assessment, support needs, and program fit confirmed directly
- Season
- Weekly sensory room sessions by current M-NASR availability
- Cost
- Families should confirm current registration, fees, residency requirements, financial aid, and session availability directly with M-NASR.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The source says Sensory Strides is located in M-NASR's Sensory Room at the Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center; the M-NASR office is in Morton Grove.
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Programs and offerings
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One-on-one sensory room sessions
Weekly one-on-one sensory room sessions for ages 3+ with recreation therapist assessment, specialized sensory equipment, certified staff, and sensory tools for home, school, and work.
- Ages
- Participants ages 3 and up, with assessment, support needs, and program fit confirmed directly
- Season
- Weekly sensory room sessions by current M-NASR availability
- Schedule
- The source describes weekly 45-minute one-on-one visits with certified staff; families should confirm current session days and times.
- Cost
- Families should confirm current registration, fees, residency requirements, financial aid, and session availability directly with M-NASR.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official M-NASR Sensory Strides page says the program offers individual one-on-one sessions for participants ages 3+ in M-NASR's Sensory Room at the Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, with Recreation Therapists assessing abilities, interests, and needs, specialized sensory equipment, physical, emotional and social goals, sensory tools for home, school, and work, weekly 45-minute visits, and certified staff.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 2 public contacts found
Program details we found
One-on-one sensory room sessions
The official M-NASR Sensory Strides page says the program offers individual one-on-one sessions for participants ages 3+ in M-NASR's Sensory Room at the Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, with Recreation Therapists assessing abilities, interests, and needs, specialized sensory equipment, physical, emotional and social goals, sensory tools for home, school, and work, weekly 45-minute visits, and certified staff.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source describes Recreation Therapist assessment, individualized programming, specialized sensory equipment, body awareness, emotional expression, physical, emotional and social goals, and sensory tools for use outside the room.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm sensory room location, participant assessment, therapist credentials, caregiver participation, sensory goals, equipment fit, mobility access, transfer needs, parking, restroom access, and whether the participant needs additional support.
What we checked
What we found: The official M-NASR Sensory Strides page says the program offers individual one-on-one sessions for participants ages 3+ in M-NASR's Sensory Room at the Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, with Recreation Therapists assessing abilities, interests, and needs, specialized sensory equipment, physical, emotional and social goals, sensory tools for home, school, and work, weekly 45-minute visits, and certified staff.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteM-NASR Sensory Strides
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
- Provider websiteM-NASR Staff - Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Maine-Niles Sensory Strides reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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