Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Issue 23
Tonight, 4/22 | 7 PM
How to Prepare for Your Annual CSE Review
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AU Face Covers Available
Stay safe and show your spirit by wearing an AutismUp kite logo neck gaiter. The CDC suggests wearing face cloth coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Order online and it will ship directly to you. 10% off sitewide at The AU Shop during Awareness Month.
My Mascot & Me | Sensory Activities
Hold a "Freeze" Dance Party!

Play your favorite song and have a grown up stop and start the music. When you hear the music stop, FREEZE, and stay in place like a statue until it starts again. What's your favorite song? What's your go to dance move? Can you stay still like a statue? Send us your dance photos & share your fun with us via photo or video! We introduce new mascot friends in The Daily Breeze and on Facebook .
Play Red Light, Green Light
 
Practice impulse control and get sensory input! To learn to play "Red Light, Green Light" click on the link below. Adjustments can be made to the game based on the number of individuals and mascots playing, and the space available! 
 
30 Day Fitness Fun Challenge
Arm Circles

It's "Strength" Building Wednesday! Check out video #16 in the AU Fitness Playlist to see AU Support Coach, Lily, demonstrate Arm Circles.

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Fitness Scavenger Hunt
Test your knowledge while exercising and having fun! Take a closer look at Fitness Videos 1-11 from the AU Fitness Playlist and complete the attached question sheet. Submit your answers by Friday 4/24. Prizes will be awarded!
Fitness Tracker

Don't forget to track your daily exercises. Complete a Fitness Tracker Calendar & turn it in for a prize when AU re-opens!

Wednesday Happenings
ZOOM Remote Friend Meet Up | Today 1 - 1:30PM
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Stay connected! AutismUp staff leads zoom virtual meet-ups to interact with friends & peers! We hope to see you!
Wednesday, 4/22
1 - 1:30 PM
ages 6-12 led by Lauren
Sensory & Behavioral Coordinator
Password: AutismUp
Thursday, 4/23
12 - 12:30 PM
ages 16+ led by Craig
Program Director
Password: AutismUp
Minecraft | Today 6 - 7 PM
Facilitated by Autismup staff. Please contact us to participate as space is limited!
Art Contest | Pets, Pet, Pets!
Make a picture or sculpture of a pet and submit to AU by 5pm Friday 4/24! Winners will be chosen in several different categories!
Spencer's Animal of the Day:
The Amazing African Porcupine
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Coming Up: Baking with Bella
Facebook Live
Thursday 4/23, 2 - 2:45 PM
Bella will be making Cake Batter Truffles!  Only 2 ingredients required: 1 package yellow or white cake mix* and 1 stick of butter. For extra fun and color add sprinkles to the mix! Bring your Mascot along for extra support! 
*If you don't have a packaged mix, you can prepare your own basic cake mix in advance
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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!