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SUMMARY:C.A.S.T. (Creative\, Accepting\, Sensory Friendly\, Theatre) Winter Theatre Classes
DESCRIPTION:C.A.S.T. is a year-round educational theatre arts program dedicated to creating a safe\, welcoming and comfortable environment for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other sensory sensitivities for Grades 2-12. The program is designed for youth with autism that would like to make new friends\, explore deeper levels of communication and self-expression\, creatively work on social skills\, and develop acting skills and improvisation techniques. \nSTC teaching artists have direct experience teaching youth with autism\, hold Direct Support Certification through AuSM\, and are compassionate and flexible educators. Students are welcome to bring fidgets\, headphones\, and any other supports they may prefer to have with them in class. A designated take-a-break space will be provided for each class\, as well. \nDates and Times: \nSaturdays from 1/24/2026 through 3/14/2026 from 9-10:30 am (Grades 6-8)\, 11 am – 12:30 pm (Grades 9-12)\, and 1-2:30 pm (Grades 2-5)
URL:https://ausm.org/event/c-a-s-t-creative-accepting-sensory-friendly-theatre-winter-theatre-classes/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Stages Theatre Company\, Hopkins\, MN
CATEGORIES:Uniting the Community
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Transportation Museum is committed to welcoming all train enthusiasts! From 1-4pm on the first Saturday of the month\, noises and lights in the museum will be minimized and sensory tools will be available to borrow. Sensory tools will also be available on our short caboose ride (included in admission). The admission cost for an adult is $15\, student (6-16) is $10\, and preschooler (3-5) is $5.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-minnesota-transportation-museum/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Minnesota Transportation Museum\, 193 Pennsylvania Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, 55130
CATEGORIES:Uniting the Community
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Storytime with Tiffany Hammond
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to an inclusive author reading of A Day with No Words by Tiffany Hammond. This colorful and engaging picture book for young readers shares what life can look like for families who use nonverbal communication\, utilizing tools to embrace their unique method of “speaking.” The story highlights the bond between mother and child and follows them on a day when they use a tablet to communicate with others. Tiffany will read her groundbreaking storybook\, A Day with No Words. She will be joined by advocates\, lawmakers\, and experts for a conversation about the current legislative movement to increase access to Augmented and Assistive Communication (AAC) devices for all people in Minnesota. Following the reading\, please join us for playtime on Gillette Children’s inclusive playground\, which features a children’s play space\, a meditative courtyard\, a wheelchair swing\, climbing structures\, and a fully accessible treehouse. \nTiffany Hammond is a New York Times bestselling author\, speaker\, and disability advocate. Her work centers the voices of autistic people and celebrates all forms of communication. She is the author of A Day with No Words and the upcoming picture book How Do You Spell Belong? (2027). Tiffany is also the voice behind Fidgets and Fries\, where she shares stories of advocacy\, identity\, and raising her two sons with autism. She has a master’s degree in developmental psychology from Liberty University. \nPresented by the Autism Society of Minnesota and Gillette Children’s.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/inclusive-storytime-with-tiffany-hammond/
LOCATION:680 Jackson St\, St Paul\, MN 55101\, USA\, 680 Jackson St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55101\, United States
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