Parc de Joan Miró

Parc de Joan Miró: Friendly space for children with autistic spectrum disorders

The activity space in Parc de Joan Miró for La Mercè has been conceived as a space with activities and shows for young children, suitable for all audiences. The only exception is the show by Farrés Brothers i Cia. (El silenci d’Hamelín), aimed at children aged from 8 upwards.

Work has also gone into making this a friendly space for children with autistic spectrum disorders. To this end, three new measures have been introduced:

WRISTBANDS 

Blue wristbands will be issued to give priority access to children with autistic spectrum disorders, the idea being to minimise waiting times.

These wristbands will be valid on 23, 24 and 25 September. Users are recommended to keep the wristbands if they wish to visit the space on more than one day.

Families can collect wristbands at the information point, indicated on the map with an i.

To get the wristband users will need to show a recognised disability certificate or the card accrediting their disability.

Wearing the wristband will help organisational staff in the Parc de Joan Miró to be more aware of wearers’ needs, and means that these children won’t have to queue and can be accompanied by their parent or guardian.

RELAXATION SPACE

A space is being set up where these children can relax if they feel overstimulated. The area has a low fence and is set slightly apart, with children able to draw and paint there.

LOWER-THAN-USUAL DECIBEL LEVELS 

Noise levels in the park will be taken into account.