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Circus-themed prom brings together students with autism spectrum disorder – By Brooke Henderson / May 16 2017
In the morning, Lillian Herrera Vasques’ mother does her makeup in shades of soft pink. Then, she blow-dries her hair. At 9 a.m., she’s ready for prom.
“I like to dance,” the 16-year-old said, flaring the skirt of her pink dress. “Red is my favorite color, but this is pretty.”
For students with autism spectrum disorder, prom can be overwhelming. To make this milestone event possible, high schools across Miami-Dade County joined forces to host a prom experience with them in mind
Miami-Dade County Public School’s seventh annual prom for students with ASD was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center. The circus-themed celebration was attended Tuesday by over 400 students dressed to impress and dance the morning away.
The lights in the ballroom were dim to limit sensory exposure. Some students self-regulated the amount of noise by using headphones. Some were accompanied by their paraprofessionals and family, and a quiet room was available if they needed to step out and relax.
“They can be themselves and enjoy as themselves,” said Angela Torres, instructional supervisor of the office of autism support
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