An ice-skating experience in Gloucestershire says it is one of the first in the country to offer sensory skating.
The Gateway Centre in South Cerney opened the Gateway Ice Arena in November and will operate the sensory sessions until to 3 January.
The BBC reported that every Monday sessions will take place with reduced lighting, no music and fewer skaters on the ice.
The rink also offers full wheelchair access and allows anyone who requires a chaperone to bring them along at no extra cost.
The owner of the ice rink, Rob Goves, said he wanted to make sure everyone was welcome at the rink.
He said: “With around 700,000 people on the autism spectrum in the UK it is important that we try and include everyone.” he said.
One skater said her son “had the best time of his life. If there were more people he would really struggle”.
Another who has osteoporosis visited the rink with her mum, dad and sister.
Mum said: “t’s been really great because it is us as a family doing something which is so inclusive. We have all had a great time.”
The mother of a girl who has cerebral palsy said: “It is really difficult to find somewhere fun and she wants to do fun things. It is just lovely that they have got a setup for children who cannot cope with such loud noises.
“She has epilepsy and loud noises can trigger a seizure so it needs to be safe for her as well as fun.”
