AuSM

SELF – Let’s Talk About Sexuality: Sex, Communication, and Boundaries
2022-11-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-11-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-11-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-31 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
18+
Learn about sexual development and expression and engage in conversations about safe, healthy sexuality. Topics will include: healthy relationships, safe and appropriate boundaries, consent, personal safety, private and public spaces, dating and relationships, hygiene and personal care, human reproduction, pregnancy prevention, and gender and sexual orientation.
Offered in partnership with the Autism Society of Minnesota, this class will be taught by the Seeing and Exploring Life’s Future (SELF) Team of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.

CSz Improv Skills - Advanced Class
2022-11-05 12:30 - 14:00, 2022-10-29 12:30 - 14:00, 2022-10-15 12:30 - 14:00, 2022-10-08 12:30 - 14:00, 2022-10-01 12:30 - 14:00, 2022-09-24 12:30 - 14:00 | Center for Perfroming Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
AuSM is pleased to continue its partnership with CSz Twin Cities to offer classes based on the principles of improvisational theater. Have fun while learning how to respond to the unexpected, engage in reciprocal interactions, and support fellow participants in keeping a scene moving forward. No prior improv experience is necessary. Experienced improv participants may register for the Advanced class; Advanced participants must be pre-approved by the instructor.
While this class meets weekly on Saturdays, please note that there is no class on October 22.

Valleyfair Tricks and treats (sensory friendly)
2022-10-29 12:00 - 20:00, 2022-10-23 12:00 - 20:00 | Valleyfair
Valleyfair is doing things different this year, dialing back from its previous ValleyScare experience. This event is friendly for all ages and won’t include any jump scares or scary characters/entertainment.
Here is a link: https://www.valleyfair.com/events/tricks-and-treats
Tricks and Treats includes sensory-friendly rides in Planet Snoopy, with their sensory experience plan here: https://www.valleyfair.com/accessibility

Valleyfair Tricks and Treats (sensory-friendly)
2022-10-28 17:00 - 22:00, 2022-10-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Valleyfair

Autism Direct Support Certification - Fall Session
2022-10-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support individuals with autism and want to provide better service and care. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Identify how people with autism think.
Understand how differences in thinking lead to differences in behavior.
Understand how different tools/interventions address the strengths and challenges of ASD.
Identify tools to support clients and loved ones in different situations.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

Job coaches
Support staff
Personal Care Attendants (PCAs)
EIDBI Tier 3 providers
Educational aides
Direct support personnel
Group home staff
Day training and habilitation professionals
Anyone who works directly with individuals with autism
Individuals with autism

Each session is limited to 15 participants. Licensed professionals may submit documentation from the AuSM Autism Direct Support Certification Program to licensing boards for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) consideration (up to 15 hours).

Summer Recreation Session 2
2022-08-17 09:30 - 15:30, 2022-08-10 09:30 - 15:30, 2022-08-03 09:30 - 15:30
Recreation programs that will meet in person at a variety of community venues once per week for five weeks. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun. AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity.
AuSM programs are conducive to youth and adults who fall within the wide range of the autism spectrum. Programs are staffed at a 1:4 staff-to-participant ratio. If an individual requires more support than 1:4 staffing provides, the individual may bring a Direct Support Professional (DSP). The DSP will be responsible for supporting the individual with communication, behavior, and daily living skills. Call 651.647.1083 ext. 26 or e-mail education@ausm.org for more information.
Morning 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Ages 16-24
Afternoon 1-3:30 p.m., Ages 12-17

Mia Budding Artists
2022-08-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-08-11 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-08-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-08-09 09:30 - 12:00, 2022-08-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States
Be inspired by the art seen in the galleries and make your own masterpieces in the studio while practicing social skills and making friends. Learn about new materials from air-dry clay to acrylic paints. This class will be co-taught by Mia art instructors and an AuSM education specialist.
