Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | Issue 27
2020 Summer Social Skills Program
AU Summer Camp Registration is Open
The AutismUp Summer Social Skills Program at the YMCA Camp Arrowhead is available to children between the ages of 9 and 15. Specialized instruction makes it possible for the campers to be fully included in regular camp activities. AutismUp hires professionals who specialize in working with children with ASD and other disabilities to support our campers alongside the YMCA staff. Learn more
My Mascot & Me: Daily Chores
Mort is tending to chickens! AUggie is helping with cooking! What do you and your mascot do at home? Introduce your mascot & share your fun with us via photo or video, and let us knoow how it turned out! We introduce new friends in The Daily Breeze and on Facebook .
Tuesday DIY Activity
Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Learn how to make sidewalk chalk paint and keep your children entertained all day long with this quick and easy kids art and craft activity! A great outdoor craft! DIY sidewalk chalk paint is an inexpensive hack!

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Tuesday Fitness Fun Challenge
The Butterfly Stretch

Today is Flexibility Tuesday! Use Video #20 in the AutismUp Fitness Playlist! AutismUp Support Coach, Megan, demonstrates the "Butterfly Stretch."

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Weekly Art Project Challenge: Favorite Food
This week, get creative with supplies from home and turn your favorite food into a piece of art! Submit to AU by 5pm Friday 5/1. Winners will be chosen in several different categories.
Remote Minecraft Today
11 AM - 12 PM
Contact Craig Jones, Program Director, to participate! Free and facilitated by AU staff!

Stay Connected with Peers!
AutismUp staff leads weekly Zoom virtual meet-ups allowing AU participants to interact with friends & peers.
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Wednesday, 4/29
1 - 1:30 PM
ages 6-12 led by Lauren
Sensory & Behavioral Coordinator
Password: AutismUp
Thursday, 4/30
12 - 12:30 PM
ages 13+ led by Craig
Program Director
Password: AutismUp
Parent Support
Parent Lunch Time Meet Up
12-1 PM today! Connect with other parents, get support for you and resources for your family from the comfort of home! Facilitated by AutismUp Family Navigators.

Self Care
Meditations - Headspace

There are a lot of unknowns in the world right now. But one thing is certain - we need to care for ourselves. To help, Headspace is offering some meditations to listen to anytime during the Covid-19 crisis for free.

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Stay Safe
AutismUp Neck Gaiter

This neck gaiter is a versatile accessory that can be used as a face covering, headband, bandana, wristband, and neck warmer. Upgrade your accessory game and stay safe AU friends!

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Help AU Stay Strong
Help Us Help Families with Autism
Help us improve quality of life for thousands living with autism by contributing to our emergency fundraising efforts. Will you please help us with a donation to our emergency funding campaign? No act of generosity is too small to make a difference!
Music Mondays | Arts & Crafts Tuesdays | Social Skills & Readiness Skills Wednesdays
Problem Solving & Experimental Activity Thursdays | Fitness Fridays

Keep up on sensory, social, readiness & fitness skills while you can't be in programs at AutismUp. We'll share daily activities, links, apps, and videos for you to try at home! Daily activities will vary and will be applicable to a broad range of age groups. We hope you'll find something you'd like to try! Let us know what's working and how things are going. We miss you!