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Week of June 8, 2020 | Issue 36
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Latest News
As the school year officially comes to an end, stay tuned for new information about summer programming and Kite Flite. We are working to provide options for our members while keeping you all safe! As always,
please feel free to
email Craig
if you have any questions.
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Connect with other parents, get support for you and resources for your family. We'll be meeting on each of these days virtually using Google Meet.
Reunión Virtual para Padres con Niños con Autismo:
Miércoles 6/10 a las 7pm
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Facebook Live Music with Victoria
Join us on the
AutismUp Facebook
page at 1pm Today
to hear your favorite songs, make requests, sing, and dance along with our friend & Facilitator Victoria! A collaboration between AutismUp & Upstate Music Therapy Center. This week we are
making a sensory bin shaker!
Please bring a plastic container with a top and beads!
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Social & Readiness Skills
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Stay Connected with Peers!
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The opportunity to stay connected with your peers continues! AutismUp staff will lead Zoom Virtual Meet-Ups allowing participants to interact with their peers. Zoom meetings this week are as follows:
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Tuesday 6/9
6-6:40 PM
ages 13+ led by Maria
Program Assistant
Password:
AutismUp
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Wednesday, 6/10
1-1:30 PM
ages 6-12 led by Lauren
Sensory & Behavioral Coordinator
Password:
AutismUp
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Thursday, 6/11
12-12:40 PM
ages 13+ led by Maria
Program Assistant
Password:
AutismUp
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Friday, 6/12
4-4:30 PM
ages 6-12 led by Maria
Program Assistant
Password:
AutismUp
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Contact
Craig Jones, Program Director, to participate! Free and facilitated by AU staff! Just need a computer, internet and a Minecraft account.
TUES 11AM-12PM | WED 6-7PM | THURS 1-2PM
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In this time of many unknowns, the ability to maintain a sense of calm is essential. Follow along with
Mindfulness with Lauren-Video #2
in AutismUp’s Mindfulness Playlist! The theme this week is Dinosaurs! Follow along at your convenience in this video with Lauren, AutismUp's Sensory and Behavioral Coordinator, as she guides you through a series of activities to help you engage, focus and relax.
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Follow along with
Fitness with Nancy-Video #2
in AutismUp’s Instructional Fitness Playlist! Be prepared to work alongside Nancy, AutismUp Fitness Instructor, on balance, hurdles and circuit skills, and a variety of fun animal exercises!
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Arts and Crafts with Maria
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Follow along with
Art and Crafts with Maria-Video #2
in AutismUp’s Arts and Crafts Playlist! Work alongside Maria, AutismUp’s Program Assistant, as creates fun Arts and Crafts with the theme “Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel”
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Weekly Art Contest:
Create a form of transportation!
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It can be real, imaginary, futuristic, or old-fashioned!
Submit to
cjones@autismup.org
by 5pm Friday 6/12! Winners will be chosen in several different categories!
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Last Week's Awards:
Unique Flag Craft
Thanks to everyone that participated in last week's art challenge!
Don't forget to
send us
your trasportation art work this week.
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True to Yourself Award
Josephine and Pumpky's Unique Flag
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Badges of Honor
Jackie's Unique Flag
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My Mascot & Me Activities
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Hang upside down with your mascot!
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Need a change of scenery? Put something soft under your head, and hang upside down off your couch or a piece of furniture!
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It's a great day for a a trip to Unitopia! Jackie's Mascot, Unice the Unicorn, made a trip to Unitopia to visit her friend, Uniqua!
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Stay Safe and Show your Spirit
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A 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 like Ann!
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