Autism-Friendly & Additional Needs Activities in Dublin
Find 21 autism-friendly, sensory-friendly and additional needs activities for kids in Dublin, from sensory-friendly sessions and inclusive sports to classes run for neurodivergent children. Each one mentions autism, additional needs or sensory-friendly sessions in its own listing. Every child is different, so talk to the provider about what will suit yours. Compare ages, times and prices below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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The National Wax Museum Plus
The National Wax Museum Plus is on Westmoreland Street in Dublin city centre, with wax figures and interactive exhibits. It welcomes school groups, families and birthday groups, and runs an autism hour every Sunday from 10am to 11am.
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Bounce n Beyond
Bounce n Beyond in Ballyboughal, north County Dublin, is an indoor trampoline and ninja park for ages 5 to 17, with trampolines, a foam pit, giant airbag, rock wall, gymnastics floor and ninja challenges. It also has a soft play area...
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Jump Zone Sandyford
Jump Zone Sandyford is an indoor trampoline and adventure park in Sandyford. Open Jump is for ages 5 and over with grip socks, and a Family Pass covers four people including one adult. Toddler Takeover is a two-hour session just for...
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Jump Zone Liffey Valley
Jump Zone Liffey Valley is an indoor trampoline and adventure park in Liffey Valley. Open Jump is for ages 5 and over with grip socks, and a Family Pass covers four people including one adult. Toddler Takeover is a two-hour session just...
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Airfield Estate
Airfield Estate is Dublin's only working urban farm open to the public, tucked away in Dundrum just a short drive from the city centre. Across roughly 38 acres, families can meet cows, sheep, pigs, goats and chickens on the working...
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Inspire Together - Sensory Space
At Inspire Together, we are a sensory space dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for children with extra needs. Founded by a team of professionals who understand families' unique challenges, we set out to...
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Turtle Tots - CRC Clontarf
Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at CRC Clontarf, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers autism swim (3 - 6 years), baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years),...
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Trojan Gymnastic & Dance Academy
Trojan Gymnastic & Dance Academy, established in 2010 and based in Ballyogan Business Park, Dublin 18, runs gymnastics and dance classes for children from age 2 through to adulthood. Younger children can start with Bambinos play...
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The Toy Box - Sensory Family Fun
The Toy Box brings its sensory-friendly playgroup and toy library service to the Ongar area of Dublin, offering a relaxed, neurodiverse-friendly space where children can explore, play and connect with others. Alongside the regular...
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Finglas Sensory Sessions/ Baby Book Club - Finglas Library
Finglas Library on Seamus Ennis Road, Dublin 11, runs two free weekly sessions aimed at different needs. Baby Book Club, best suited to children up to around two years old, offers a relaxed setting to listen to stories and borrow books...
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Splashtastic Swim School
Splashtastic Swim School runs children's swimming lessons on Saturdays at St Michael's House Leisure Centre in Belcamp, catering to kids from age 3.5 up. The North Dublin school serves families across Portmarnock, Swords, Malahide and...
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Clontarf GAA Club
Clontarf GAA Club has been based in the area since 1961 and has grown into the largest sports club in Clontarf, with over 2,100 members playing Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and ladies football. The club is based at Áras on Seafield...
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Cherry Orchard Equine Centre
Cherry Orchard Equine Centre, based at Cherry Orchard Crescent in Dublin, offers riding lessons for children at every stage, from complete beginners to more advanced riders, following the AIRE syllabus. Group lessons focus on fun,...
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The Toy Box - Sensory Family Fun
The Toy Box runs a sensory-friendly playgroup alongside a toy library from its Fortlawn Park base in Dublin, with a neurodiverse-friendly approach letting families connect, play and explore at their own pace. It also organises...
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Sensory Workshop for Neurodiverse Children - Balbriggan
This Sensory Workshop for Neurodiverse Children offers a small, supportive session for kids aged 4 to 10 to explore sensory activities in a safe, low-pressure environment, capped at eight children per session to keep numbers manageable....
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Fingal Additional Needs
Fingal Additional Needs runs inclusive sessions for children aged 4 to 12 with additional needs, based at The Band Room in Skerries, Co. Dublin. The sessions are run by David, a parent of a child with ASD and ADHD who has over 10 years'...
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Do Your Dance Tots - Blackrock
Do Your Dance Tots meets on Saturdays from 10.15 to 11am at the Newtownpark Pastoral Centre in Blackrock, County Dublin, for children around 2 to 4 years old, with younger toddlers welcome if ready to join in. The 45-minute class blends...
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Do Your Dance Kids - Mountanville
Do Your Dance Kids in Mount Anville is aimed at older children aged 7 and up who are ready to build on existing dance skills, with a one-hour weekly session covering choreographed routines, technique and flexibility across styles...
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Balbriggan - Lego-Based Therapy Groups
Lego-Based Therapy Groups run at Balbriggan Clubs Community Centre, Co. Dublin, for neurodiverse children aged 6-12, including children on the autism spectrum or navigating ADHD, anxiety or communication difficulties. Sessions use...
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Small Group Tuition Classes
Guided Growth Academy runs small group tuition based in Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin, for children aged 5 to 12, run by qualified primary school teachers. The academy welcomes children from a range of backgrounds, including those with...
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Piano Lessons
Piano lessons are available in Harold's Cross, Dublin for students of all ages and abilities, taught by a tutor holding an MMus, BMus and LRSM. Lessons are tailored to each student's goals and can include performance work, music theory,...
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Common questions
How many autism-friendly activities for kids are there in Dublin?
Kids Patch lists 21 autism-friendly activities for kids in Dublin. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
What kinds of autism-friendly activities for kids are there in Dublin?
The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (5), Indoor Play & Climbing (3), Dance (2), Developmental (2), Swimming (2), Camps (1), GAA (1), Gymnastics (1), and 4 more.
What age range do autism-friendly activities for kids in Dublin cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 15 years. 15 of the 21 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do autism-friendly activities for kids in Dublin cost?
1 of the 21 listings publishes a price: €8. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.
Are there any free autism-friendly activities for kids in Dublin?
Yes — 4 of the 21 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.