Thursday, April 30, 2020 | Issue 29
Let's Make Play Dough!
2 Ingredient Silky Smooth Play Dough

One of our favorite home sensory activities is making play dough! Rolling & cutting up play dough helps with hand coordination and fine motor skills. In the process of playing, we build fine-motor muscle control. And, it's fun!

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Last Day of the April Fitness Fun Challenge!
Squat Jump

Today is Cardio Thursday and a great way to end our challenge! Use Video #22 in the AutismUp Fitness Playlist and see AutismUp Support Captain, Lily, demonstrate the "Squat Jump."

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Once you've completed a Fitness Tracker Calendar, turn it in for a prize when AU re-opens!
My Mascot & Me: Get ready to party!
AUggies' friend, Carmen the Cat, is preparing her sign for a mascot party tomorrow and you're invited! Introduce your mascot & share your fun with us via photo or video! We introduce new friends in The Daily Breeze and on Facebook .
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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.
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Stay Connected with Your Friends!
Join our weekly Zoom Meet Up and get together virtually with friends! TODAY from 12 - 12:30 PM for ages 13+ led by Craig Jones, Program Director. Click link below to join and use the password: AutismUp
Remote Minecraft Today
1 - 2 PM
Contact Craig Jones, Program Director, to participate! Free and facilitated by AU staff!

Spencer's Animal of the Day
Have you ever heard of a Secretary Bird? Why do you think they are called that? What about a Pangolin? Learn about these unique animals as our friend Spencer shares his knowledge about, and enthusiasm for, the animals in our world!

That's a wrap, but not really, because we are committed to being here for you today & tomorrow!
Autism Month 2020 is a "virtual" wrap and although we were unable to celebrate together in person, we celebrated the spirit of our members and the autism community every day this month in novel ways! Thank you for staying engaged from home, participating in daily online activities, and sharing your experiences. Do you have a favorite memory from April? Share it and tag us at #AutismUp. Let's continue to inspire one another and lift each other up in May! We'll reveal our "May Happenings" in the coming days. As the stay-at-home order continues, we'd like to know "How MAY we help U?" ; ) Will you take three minutes for a quick survey?
Help for Families with Autism
Help us continue to 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!
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