Behavior Frontiers has been providing exceptional quality ABA service to clients and their families for over 20 years. Their implementation of scientifically proven ABA methods makes a positive difference in the lives of individuals with autism and other special needs.

Whether your child receives services in a center or at home, the goal remains the same: expanding your child’s skills in areas of need by focusing on their strengths in a positive environment in which your child can grow and thrive.

Art, Cooking, Creative Writing, Dance, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Music, Special Needs, Sports Programs, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Summer Camps, Yoga, Special Events & more. Homeschool Activities. After School Care available.

The Therapeutic Recreation Program provides programs and social opportunities for individuals with disAbilities in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Cinema Cafe is a one-stop restaurant and cinema experience offering quality food and beverages for the whole family. It’s more than just a movie -- it’s magic. Sensory-friendly movies are available regularly at select locations. Birthday parties available!

Locations in Chester, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, VA.

Cinema Cafe is a one-stop restaurant and cinema experience offering quality food and beverages for the whole family. It’s more than just a movie -- it’s magic. Sensory-friendly movies are available regularly at select locations. Birthday parties available!

Locations in Chester, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, VA.

Inside Out Learners focuses on providing personalized educational experiences for neurodivergent learners, emphasizing emotional intelligence, resilience, and academic success. They offer both one-on-one and small group instruction tailored to the unique needs of each student. Services are available for ages 4 - adult.

Social decoding program
Clubs and events
Academic tutoring for ages 6 and up
Year-round academic tutoring program
Reading instruction specialization
Wilson Reading System for dyslexia support

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Nature-based preschool movement classes, physical therapy and wellness consults.

Held in Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas, these nature-based outdoor classes (“Nature Wigglers”) will focus on gross and fine motor movement with a nature or outdoor theme each week. These classes will be geared towards ages 2-6 of all abilities and held at a variety of locations in the region. Siblings under the age of 2 are free to tag along. Please sign up for my email list to hear about future classes. Spots ARE limited and this will be a caregiver and child class. Themes for each class may change depending on weather. All are welcome and I would love to make sure I can adapt and accommodate anyone with specific needs. Please don’t hesitate to email me at thesleepdpt@gmail.com if you have any questions/concerns.

Parent-child music and movement class for ages 8 months to 4 years old. In our class, we play our instruments to rhythmic patterns, tap along to the beat, and express ourselves through movement. Weekend and weekday classes available. Birthday parties available.

Classes are available in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, as well as occasionally in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Windsor

Now You're Cooking is a culinary arts studio that welcomes the novice cook as well as the trained culinary professional.
Cooking classes for kids and teens are held daily; please check the schedule for current classes and signups. Private events/parties are available. Spring Break and Summer Camp programs are available. Superhero kitchen classes are available for kids/teens with special needs.

Classes for ages 18 months and up! Styles offered: Mommy & Me, Baby Ballerina/Creative Movement, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop (including Boys Only Hip Hop), Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Acro/Tumbling. Welcoming and accommodating for students of all abilities. Day time classes available. Homeschool classes available. Summer programs available.

Indoor Trampoline Park - entertainment, fitness and sports facility. Offering fun jump sessions, summer camp sessions, and birthday parties, and sensory-friendly jump times.

Social Building Blocks is designed for 3 to 6 aged neurodivergent children, focusing on developing and practicing social skills through purposeful play. Participants, and their caregivers, will be given the opportunity to engage with one another in a welcoming and inclusive environment, creating social connections with those in their community. During this program, participants will engage in structured play, music and movement, and arts and crafts activities, tailored toward turn taking, sharing, and building connections.

Social Building Blocks is being offered at mutliple South Hampton Roads YMCA locations, and new sessions will be offered each month. Sign up today!

Special Needs Clubs of Hampton Roads are inclusive community programs designed to empower individuals with disabilities by creating safe, supportive, and engaging spaces to connect, grow, and thrive. These clubs offer social, recreational, educational, and life-skills activities that promote independence, confidence, and meaningful friendships. Serving children, teens, and adults across the Hampton Roads area, the clubs celebrate abilities, encourage self-expression, and foster a strong sense of belonging. Through collaboration with families, volunteers, and local partners, Special Needs Clubs of Hampton Roads help participants build skills, discover passions, and enjoy full participation in their community.

Swimming at the Y helps people thrive—in and out of the water. Swim lessons provide kids and teens with the opportunity to set goals and achieve success, learn water safety and enjoy swimming as a form of exercise. Through swimming lessons, swim teams, lap swimming and more, the YMCA of the South Hampton Roads provides a safe environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

• Swim Lessons
• Swim Teams
• Adaptive Swimming
• Family Open Swim
• Water Safety Programs
• Water Exercise Classes

POOL LOCATIONS

Chesapeake:
Great Bridge Family YMCA
Greenbrier Family YMCA
Taylor Bend Family YMCA

Norfolk:
Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA
Y on Granby (Outdoor pool only from May 23- August 18)

Portsmouth:
YMCA of Portsmouth
Effingham Street Family YMCA (Outdoor pool only from May 24- August 25)

Suffolk:
Suffolk Family YMCA

Virginia Beach:
Hilltop Family YMCA
Indian River Family YMCA
Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA
Princess Anne Family YMCA

Ages 4mos - 12years: Parent-Child Classes for babies and toddlers, Gymnastic programs for all skill levels. Birthday parties, Parent Night Out, and Camp programs are available.

Triple R Ranch has been a summer camp in Chesapeake, Virginia since 1960 offering programming for campers age 7 to 16. Additional activities available to the community include year-round horseback riding instruction, trail rides, and special needs horseback riding programs. Retreat options available.

Find information about Summer Camp options at Triple R Ranch on this link.

Multiple programs for Hampton Roads families including fitness and athletic programs for kids and families, toddler programs, swim lessons, arts and theater programs, preschool programs, before/after school child care, summer and out of school camps, teen leadership programs and more.