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Autism and museums consultation
1.
About you:
How would you describe your experience of autism?
I am an adult with autism
I have a child/ family member/ friend with autism
Both of the above
I am a Teacher
I am a Carer
Other (please specify)
2.
Your experiences of museums:
Do you visit museums?
Yes
No
3.
If not why not? If yes, what is your favourite museum to visit and why?
4.
Tell us about your existing experience of The MERL. How often do you visit the museum?
Every week
Once a month
Every holiday
Sometimes (once or twice a year)
Have never visited
5.
Tell us about your existing experience of Reading Museum. How often do you visit the museum?
Every week
Once a month
Every holiday
Sometimes (once or twice a year)
Have never visited
6.
Which of the following resources have you used at The MERL? Please tick any that apply:
The MERL Social Story
The MERL Sensory Map
The MERL Sensory Back Packs
The MERL Quiet Hour
Family events (e.g., Second Sunday craft, gallery trails or holiday workshops)
None
7.
Which of the following resources have you used at Reading Museum? Please tick any that apply:
RM Sensory Map (on website and printed)
RM written sensory description of each gallery
RM Tactile Sensory Bag and softplay pillows
RM Quiet Hour
None
8.
Would your children enjoy craft activities at a museum?
Yes
No
9.
Why or why not?
10.
Which of the following experiences in museums are you likely to attend? Please tick any that apply:
Relaxed visits e.g. NHM Dawnosaurs
Themed half or whole day events e.g. Post Early at National Postal Museum
Facilitated events or workshops
Self directed events (e.g. drop in Quiet Hour such as Flying Starters at Brooklands Museum)
Visiting as part of a club (e.g. at Eureka! The National Children's Museum)
Other (please specify)
11.
What are your considerations when deciding which museum to visit? Please select all that apply:
Having pre-visit resources
The subject matter of the museum
Being able to visit as a family or as a group
Somewhere to visit on my own
Location
Parking
Having a quiet space/ sensory room on site
Having facilitated activities to do when you get there
Having self-led activities to do at your leisure
To have hands on experiences
To visit when the museum is less crowded
An experience which appeals to individuals with and without autism
Experiences aimed at younger children (up to 5)
Experiences aimed at older children (5-13)
Experiences aimed at young people (14 - 18)
Experiences aimed at adults (18+)
Other
12.
What would you say is your main consideration?
13.
Timing - what time of day suits you best?
Early morning
Mid morning
Lunchtime
Mid afternoon
Late afternoon
14.
Timing - and what day of the week? Please tick all that apply:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
15.
We are currently thinking about the opportunities we can offer to enhance the experience for those with autism. What do you think works for you? What advice would you give us?
16.
Would you like to hear more / join the mailing list for the The MERL?
Yes please - The MERL e-newsletter
No thank you
17.
Please leave your name and email address so that we can send you newsletters.
Name
Email Address
Your data
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18.
Would you like to hear more / join the mailing list for Reading Museum?
Yes please
No thank you
19.
Please leave your name and email address so that we can add you to Reading Museum's Mailing List.
Name
Email Address
Your data
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Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your feedback is really important to us. If you have any further comments to make, please send them to merlevents@reading.ac.uk
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