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Skillshops

Skillshops are a series of workshops designed for people working with children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and reflects the Autism Society of Minnesota's ongoing commitment to helping people learn individual skills and information for work and family life. Classes are intended for small groups with a "hands-on" approach, encouraging participation, discussion, and problem solving.

Registration
To register, mail or fax the Skillshop registration form to AuSM. For more information, email  ldixon@ausm.org or call us at 651-647-1083.
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Cost Per Session
Unless otherwise noted, $20 for AuSM members, $35 for non-members. (Cost is per person, not per couple.)

Cancellation Policy

A $5.00 non refundable processing fee will be retained for all registrations received 48 hours prior to the scheduled Skillshop.  No refunds will be made within 48 hours of the Skillshop.  If fewer than 6 participants registered for a Skillshop 48 hours before the class is scheduled, we will cancel the class.  You will be notified by telephone and/or email and will receive a full refund.

Location
All Skillshops will be held at our office, 2380 Wycliff Street, Suite 102, St. Paul, MN 55114 
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Time
Workshops are from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, unless otherwise specified.


Skillshop Topics for 2008-2009
#1 9/17/08 On the Road to Toileting Success!
 
#2 9/24/08 Raising Happy Children with ASD
 
#3 10/1/08 Creating Social Skills Groups for Students with ASD/HFA
 
#4 10/8/08 Nutritional Medicine and Autism
 
#5 10/15/08 Proactive Behavior Management & the Anxiety Curve
 
#6 10/22/08 Getting Employed & Staying Employed
 
#7 10/29/08 Emerging Communicators: Providing Late Bloomers All They Need to Shine
 
#8 11/5/08 Strategies for Success at Home
 
#9 11/12/08 Autism Insights from a Married Couple on the Spectrum
 
#10 11/19/08 Introduction to Waivers
 
#11 12/3/08 The Role of Imagery in Language, Hyperlexia and Autism
 
#12 12/10/08 P.L.A.Y. Project
 
#13 1/7/09 ABA
 
#14 1/14/09 Preparing for College
 
#15 1/21/09 Social Success in the Community and Beyond
 
#16 1/28/09 Driving and Autism Spectrum Disorders
 
#17 2/4/09 Especially for Grandparents & Extended Family of Children with AS
 
#18 2/11/09 How Sensory Processing Deficits Can Affect Behavior, Arousal Modultaion, & Coping Skills
 
#19 2/18/09 Preparing for College: Students on the Spectrum
 
#20 2/25/09 Raising a Child with Special Needs
 
#21 3/4/09 Bridging the Interaction Gap with Play
 
#22 3/11/09 Autism and Marriage Health  
 
#23  3/23/09 Homeschooling Your Child with Autism
 
#24 3/25/09 Planning for the Future of Your Dependents with Special Needs
 
#25 4/1/09 Cognitive Differences & Intervention Strategies
 
#26 4/8/09 Planning Vacations & Summer Recreation for Children with ASD
 
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