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Skillshops

Skillshops are a series of workshops designed for people working with children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and reflects the Autism Society of Minnesota's ongoing commitment to helping people learn individual skills and information for work and family life. Classes are intended for small groups with a "hands-on" approach, encouraging participation, discussion and problem solving on the topics that concern you the most.

Registration
To register, mail or fax the Skillshop registration form to AuSM. For more information, email  jhubbard@ausm.org or call us at 651-647-1083.
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Cost Per Session
Unless otherwise noted, $25 for AuSM members, $40 for non-members. (Cost is per person, not per couple.)

Cancellation Policy

A $5.00 non refundable processing fee will be retained for all registrations received 48 hours prior to the scheduled Skillshop.  No refunds will be made within 48 hours of the Skillshop.  If fewer than 6 participants registered for a Skillshop 48 hours before the class is scheduled, we will cancel the class.  You will be notified by telephone and/or email and will receive a full refund.

Location
All Skillshops will be held at our office, 2380 Wycliff Street, Suite 102, St. Paul, MN 55114 
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Time
Workshops are from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, unless otherwise specified.


Skillshop Topics for 2009/2010
#1 9/16/09  Visual Supports
 
#2 9/23/09  Evidence-Based Practices
 
#3 9/30/09  Toilet Training Challenge!
 
#4 10/7/09  Team Building - Help for Parents
 
#5 10/14/09 Sensory Processing Deficits, Behavior and Coping Skills
 
#6 10/21/09 Advocacy, Your Child and the Schools
 
#7 10/28/09 Work with Vocational Rehabilitation
 
#8 11/4/09 Gluten-free, Caseine-free Diets
 
#9 11/11/09 The Critical Link Between Autism and Vision
 
#10 11/18/09 Proactive Behavior Management and the Anxiety Curve
 
#11 12/2/09 Guiding Toward Growth
 
#12 12/9/09 Nutritional/Functional Medicine and Autism
 
#13 1/6/10 Gifts of Autism - Focusing on Strengths
 
#14 1/13/10 Applied Behavioral Analysis
 
#15 1/20/10 Driving and ASD
 
#16 1/27/10 Candidiasis (Yeast) and Autism
 
#17 2/3/10 Cognitive Differences and Behavior Strategies
 
#18 2/10/10 Getting Employed and Staying Employed
 
#19 2/17/10 Tai Chi and Meditation for Autism  
 
#20 2/24/10 Especially for Grandparents and Extended Family of Children with Asperger Syndrome
 
#21 3/3/10 Planning for the Future
 
#22 3/10/10 Toilet Training Challenge!  
 
#23  3/17/10 Super Social Stories and Power Cards to the Rescue
 
#24 3/24/10 Brain Training on the Spectrum
 
#25 3/31/10 Progressive Medical Treatments for Autism - Bridging Integrative and Traditional Approaches
 
#26 4/7/10

Relationships as an Intervention in ASD

     
#27 4/14/10 Autism in Somali American Children in Minnesota  
     
 
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