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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 on the topics that concern you the most.

Registration
To register, mail or fax the Skillshop registration form to AuSM. For more information, email  jhubbard@ausm.org or call us at 651-647-1083. OR
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Cost Per Session
Unless otherwise noted, $25 for AuSM members, $40 for non-members and $5 for individuals diagnosed with ASD. (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 2010/2011
#1 9/22/10 The Role Vision Plays in Children with Special Needs
 
#2 9/29/10 Toilet Training Challenge!
 
#3 10/6/10 Self-Advocacy: What?! The Importance of Social Skills and Self-Awareness
 
#4 10/13/10 Finding the Career that Works for You
 
#5 10/27/10 Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults
 
#6

11/3/10

Learners Across the Spectrum
 
#7 11/10/10 An Insiders View of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
 
#8 11/4/10 Planning for the Future
 
#9 11/17/10 Building Friendships Through Play
 
#10 12/8/10 Adapting to Adulthood
 
#11 12/15/10 An Alternative Biomedical Approach to Address Autism
 
#12 1/5/11 Home Schooling Your Special Needs Child
 
#13 1/12/11 Gluten-Free, Caseine-Free Diet
 
#14 1/19/11 Getting Along with CoWorkers & Supervisors
 
#15 1/26/11 Living with Austism Spectrum Disorder
 
#16 2/2/11 Project LifeSaver: Bringing Loved Ones Home
 
#17 2/9/11 Bringing It Home: The DIR/Floortime Method
 
#18 2/16/11 Autism Service Dogs
 
#19 2/23/11 When Mainstream No Longer Works
 
#20 3/2/11 Classic Homeopathy and Autism
 
#21 3/9/11 Prepping for Independence
 
#22 3/16/11 Making the Move from High School to College  
 
#23  3/23/11 Sensory Solutions for the Home
 
#24 3/30/11 Everday Conversation Skills
 
#25 4/6/11 Complementary Medicine: What You Need to Know
 
#26 4/13/11

Proactive Behavior Management & the Anxiety Curve

     
#27 4/20/11 Applied Behavioral Analysis 
     
#28 4/27/11 Awesome Club: Social Skills Groups
 
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