Sensory Spaces
The Future of Public Events
Public events are a sensory battlefield—loudspeakers, flashing lights, unpredictable movement. For many, it’s exhilarating. For autistic people, it’s overload with no escape.
🔹 A Reset, Not a Retreat
Sensory Reset Spaces aren’t about stepping away—they’re about staying in. A moment of quiet, a space to breathe, and a chance to rejoin without hitting a breaking point.
🔹 Engineering Events for Real-World Use
If a space isn’t designed for all kinds of brains, is it really built for people? Sensory Reset Spaces bring practical, science-backed solutions to the chaos of public gatherings.
🔹 Stay Longer. Enjoy More. Leave on Your Terms.
Without a reset space, many won’t last an hour. With one, they can recharge and stay—whether for 30 minutes or the full event.
🔹 A Smarter Approach to Event Design
This isn’t an extra feature. It’s an essential function. The best events work for everyone’s nervous system, not just the loudest ones.
Autism Walk 2025!
Celebrate & Connect with Our Community
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Celebrate & Connect with Our Community 〰️
We weren’t kidding, its a free event, but we do want to know who is coming!
Want to be a sponsor?Fantastic! Reach out below!
Current Sponsors for the Autism Walk!
Dream it. Build it. Grow it.
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Our Mission (Dream it)
THE MISSION of Lyla’s House is to create inclusive, sensory-friendly spaces at events, empowering individuals with Autism to fully participate and thrive. We provide tailored programs and community resources to enhance the quality of life for them and their families. Our long-term vision is to establish a state-of-the-art school tailored to their sensory sensitivities, offering ongoing support and maximizing their potential.
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What we are doing NOW. (Build it)
Lyla’s House is currently providing essential support and resources to the Autism community, including children, adults, and parents. We offer inclusive programs and sensory-friendly spaces at events, while subsequently partnering with local advocates and organizations to foster a connected community and nurturing environments where everyone can thrive.
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Partnerships and Events (Grow it)
We aim to cultivate strong partnerships with supporters of our community to help us grow. By collaborating with dedicated individuals and organizations, we can enhance our fundraising efforts and host impactful events. Together, we can innovate and transform the resources available, creating a network of support that amplifies our mission and fosters an inclusive, thriving community.
Featured Items
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Apparel
Discover our exclusive Lyla's House apparel collection, thoughtfully designed to celebrate and support our mission. Each purchase helps fund our programs and initiatives, allowing us to create more inclusive and nurturing environments for individuals with sensory challenges. Wear your support proudly and make a difference in our community.
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Billy Footwear
Billy Footwear offers innovative, stylish shoes for kids and adults, featuring easy-to-use zippers that allow the shoes to open fully. Designed for accessibility and style, these shoes are perfect for everyone, providing quick and effortless wear.
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AccessiBe
AccessiBe provides advanced web accessibility solutions, making websites usable for people with disabilities such as blindness, low vision, deafness, hearing loss, motor impairments, epilepsy, and cognitive disorders (like Autism & ADHD). Their tools ensure ADA compliance, enhance user experience, and promote inclusivity, allowing everyone to access and enjoy online content effortlessly.
From Our President & Founder
“As a veteran and neurodivergent student with ADHD and PTSD, as well as a mother of two autistic kids, I recognize that every student learns in their own way. Whether that be visually, audibly, or experientially. In spring 2022, our girls had been let go from a school, because they no longer had the resources to take care of their needs. Difficult as that was to swallow, I respected the school’s decision and ability to acknowledge where they were unable to meet the needs of our children. However, we either create out of inspiration or desperation. As this hadn’t just impacted our small household, it affected our whole family and those who love our girls; My Dad Mike, their Pop Pop, watching the turmoil that this caused our household, had the incredible notion to create a school and resource center for Autistic families. Naturally, more family got involved and their Nana Mary, immediately knew what to name it, Lyla’s House, after our youngest daughter. They presented the idea to me and after ruminating on it, I knew this was going to become my purpose and was exactly what our world needs.” - Dana
Acknowledgement
Lyla’s House is currently in its startup phase, having been founded in October 2022. As we embark on this journey, we acknowledge that the nonprofit landscape is new terrain for our team. While we diligently build a knowledgeable and dedicated group experienced in nonprofit growth, the process is unfolding gradually. Your understanding and patience are invaluable to us as we navigate the complexities of realizing our vision.
In the realm of nonprofits, our organization is unique, with no established playbook or readily available information tailored to our specific category. We are committed to doing our best with the resources at our disposal. Your gracious support and understanding during this transformative period are immensely appreciated. Together, we are working tirelessly to bring our vision to life and make a meaningful impact within the Autism community.