Special Needs Classes and Activities

Discover a school where every child belongs.

At the Selah Grey Academy, we believe all students, of every ability, background, and learning style—deserve a safe, joyful place to grow.
Our Christ-centered K–8 program offers small class sizes, individualized instruction, and integrated academic and therapeutic supports to ensure each learner thrives.

Here, students don’t just attend school, they find their pride. With hands-on learning, strong literacy and math foundations, STEAM
enrichment, leadership development, and social-emotional growth woven throughout the day, children build confidence while discovering their God-given gifts. Our teachers are trained in resilience focused, inclusive practices and create classrooms where students feel seen, valued, and encouraged to shine.

Families are true partners, and our community is rooted in faith, compassion, and purpose. Whether a student needs academic challenge, additional support, or simply a place to feel understood, Selah Grey Academy provides a nurturing environment that meets them exactly where they are.

Selah Grey Academy—Where Every Lion Finds Their Pride.

Enroll today and give your child a school experience filled with belonging, purpose, and hope.

Empowering families of children with special needs through hands-on coaching from behavior guidance, skill acquisition to potty training, Personalized support, creative strategies, including family and respite coaching.

The Bon Secours Wellness Arena has an enclosed Sensory Suite that blocks out the noise of a typical arena show that might cause difficulty for sensitive individuals. The suite has soft seating, low lights, and a quiet space with sensory accessories.  Tickets can be purchased in the sensory suite for selected shows. This is located in section 105.

Additionally, the arena offers a Sensory Kit that is free and available at all arena events. The kit includes noise-reducing earmuffs, antiglare glasses, a sensory fidgit toy, sanitizing wipes, and more.

Homeschool co-op in Greenville, SC for families with children diagnosed with special needs.

Dr. Nekita Sullivan provides holistic pediatric house calls for kids with and without special needs-physical, play, and yoga therapy in the home, facility, or playground.

Spectrum & Stargazers Family Camp: a sensory‑friendly, fun weekend at YMCA Camp Greenville for families with members who have Autism or Down syndrome, offering camp activities, connection, and adventure.

The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, located in Spartanburg, offers a specialized school for children from preschool through grade 12.  The school provides vision and hearing services in communities and schools throughout South Carolina.

Dance Without Limits serves dance students ages 18 months and up, including adults and students with disabilities. The staff has extensive experience with students of all abilities. They offer a class specifically for students with different abilities called Limitless Friends. Dance Without Limits is also an inclusive dance studio, encouraging dancers of all abilities to participate in any of their dance classes.

Camp Spearhead is Greenville County Recreation’s camp for children and adults with special needs ages 8 and up. They offer 8 one-week-long residential camps in the summer and two different seasons of a weekend program throughout the school year.

An educational academy offered through Project HOPE Foundation, the school offers education for children on the autism spectrum, preschool through high school. ABA therapy services are provided, with classes Monday through Friday.

Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center is located at Eden Farms. They offer horse-centered programs for special needs children and adults. Programs include riding and caring for horses while developing physical, social, and emotional skills.

Through Evely’s Eyes is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families with children facing rare medical conditions. Their mission is to provide comfort, guidance, and practical assistance to these families as they navigate their unique journeys.

The ImmUnity Play Circle program offers safe and inclusive playdates for families with immune-compromised children.

Dance Collaborative is a mobile dance outreach 501(c)3 organization that seeks to make dance accessible to all people regardless of location, ability, or resources.

They aim to serve the whole student and provide enriching dance education opportunities beyond the classroom and into their lives. They offer the Connect Class for ages 5-11 and 12+.

BlueSprig Autism provides applied behavior analysis (ABA), behavioral services and autism therapy.

Adaptive programs at Kroc Center Greenville offer inclusive swim lessons and activities designed for children with disabilities, building confidence, skills, and independence in a supportive environment.

This restaurant combines a casual kid-friendly experience with pizza and a large arcade space.

Various birthday party packages accommodate a range of party sizes and budgets. All parties include pizza, drinks, and game cards as well as the ticket blaster experience for the birthday child!

Chuck E. Cheese opens two hours early on the first Sunday of the month for Sensory Sensitive Sundays. During these events, lighting and noise will be reduced to accommodate children with special needs, while the usual food and games are available.

Upstate SC Locations:

• Greenville, SC
  253 Congaree Road
  Greenville, SC 29607
  864.297.6400
• Spartanburg, SC
  660 Spartan Boulevard, Suite 250
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.574.4748

For more information, visit the Chuck E. Cheese website.

Both TCMU- Greenville and TCMU – Spartanburg occasionally offer special sensory-friendly times at the museum. TCMU-Spartanburg holds a monthly Sensory Wednesday session where the lights are dimmed, the water table is turned off, and rotating activities in the classroom are self-guided for learning and play.

Keep an eye on the TCMU calendar for more specific sensory-friendly events.

Whispering Pines offers classes for small ruminant care. They also use their sheep for therapy for children with special needs.

The City of Fountain Inn’s Miracle League is an inclusive youth sports program that gives every child the chance to experience the joy of playing baseball. Games take place at the Miracle League field at the Emanuel Sullivan Sports Complex.

The YMCA of Greenville offers adaptive classes and activities at branches throughout the county. Contact your local branch directly for more specific information

ABLE Kids offers a full-day immersive program for children between the ages of 2 -6 who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder level 2 -3 and who require 35 or more hours of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. In addition to ABA therapies, ABLE Kids also provides occupational and speech therapies.

Einstein Academy is a non-profit private school for 1st-8th graders who have been diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, Autism and/or similar challenges.

Organized baseball designed for children with mental and physical challenges. A specially equipped field called “Miracle Park” is utilized to maximize the experience for those involved, including wheelchair accommodations and walking assistance devices.

Camperdown Academy is a special education school located in Greenville that offers education and support for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences in grades 1-8.

Kids Golf and Fitness Academy offers a variety of fun classes such as golf, Mom/Dad and me, American Sign Language, Art, design, fitness, dance specific fitness, golf specific fitness, sports specific fitness, and more! Ages 3 and up. All skill levels, learning styles, and physical abilities welcome.

Upstate Carolina Adaptive Golf offers adaptive golf therapy for individuals with special needs.