Our Mission
Create, conduct, and support effective programs and services for families affected with disabilities and health conditions.
Our Vision
Promote a better quality of life for individuals with disabilities and weakened health conditions by providing financial resources to their families to facilitate access to specialized therapeutic care including multisensory based therapies, aqua therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling services, social skills development, educational, and recreational experiences.
With our mission and vision in place we seek to make services affordable to all disabled persons in and around New London county..
Sean O’Boyle Franko 
There are times in life when we are touched at the very core of our being by people just by smiling.
Thank you Sean, for your smile, thank you for your time, and thank you for motivating us to be more-by being yourself.
September 29, 1976 – May 10, 2011
In loving memory of Sean O’Boyle Franko
Obituary – Sean O’Boyle Franko
Checks can also be sent to:
Sensations Charitable Foundation, Inc
12 Pinehurst Lane
Moodus, CT 06469
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Upcoming Presentation with
Norwich Public Schools
Gratitude Grows At Home:
an evening with Daryl Blonder, author of Problem Child: Confessions of An Aspie
December 15th - 6-8 pm
An enriched summer experience for children ages 5-16 designed to increase social competencies while engaging in traditional summer activities. This summer we are thrilled to be offering the program at both Fairview Odffellows Home of CT AND Camp Harkness. This year we agreed that one of the missing components in social skill development is the incorporation of the whole family and leadership across generations. Toward this goal we will be accessing the residents of Fairview for support and leadership while we have also created a group for the siblings. We believe this program went from being GREAT to INCREDIBLE and know your children will love it.
Each session includes four afternoons a week from 1-5 pm, all summer from July 11-August18.
Select one week or six.
You decide what works into your summer plans.
Several packages and rates available, based on number of sessions attended and family members attending.
Registration is limited to 20 participants per week, with an additional contingent of typical peers. Groups will be divided first by age, followed by ability, and have a ratio to not exceed 6:1.
Activities will include:
Yoga
Therapeutic Art
Therapeutic Music
Social Summer Reading
Cooperative AND Competitive Team Play
Social themes across all activities
Click below, download the brochure and our application below
Application and Registration Form
Brochure
We look forward to getting to know your family during a Sensational Summer.
Sensational Saturdays
Parent Champions – Parent to Parent
A new system of support for families with newly diagnosed disabilities or health conditions.
Feel free to contact the following parent(s) with questions or concerns regarding community resources and school based services for your child as you manage the IEP, 504, and transition processes.
Click the starfish to connect:
Janis T (mother of a son with a diagnosis)
Sally H (mother of a daughter with a diagnosis) 
Lisa A (mother of two sons with different diagnoses)
Sibling Synergy
Siblings of Sensational Kids need a special place to be themselves, have fun, & realize they belong to a special group. Synergy Corporation, Sensations Charitable Foundation & Sea Research Foundation are partnering for special kids.
If you are interested in one of the support groups below you must fill out the contact form to register. The groups meet from from November to April.
5-9 Sibling Synergy
Date: First Monday of the month
Time: 3:45-4:45 pm
Location: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
Cost: Free
10-12 Sibling Synergy
Date: Second Monday of the month
Time: 3:45-4:45 pm
Location: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
Cost: Free
Teens Sibling Synergy
Date: Third Monday of the month
Time: 3:45-4:45 pm
Location: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
Cost: Free
More Locations to follow…..
Increased programs for families coming to your community…….
PARTNERS FOR SPECIAL KIDS:
The List Continues to Grow…..
