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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.

Registration
To register, mail or fax the Skillshop registration form to AuSM. For more information, email  ldixon@ausm.org or call us at 651-647-1083.
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**Please note date changes on the schedule below**

Cost Per Session
Unless otherwise noted, $20 for AuSM members, $35 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 24 hours prior to the scheduled Skillshop.  No refunds will be made within 24 hours of the Skillshop.  If fewer than 6 participants registered for a Skillshop 24 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 2007-2008
#1 9/12/07 Introduction to P.L.A.Y. Project
 
#2 9/19/07 Toilet Training Challenges
 
#3 9/26/07 Self-help Guide to Financial Planning for Families of Children with Special Needs **No cost
 
#4 10/3/07 Putting the "I" into the IEP
 
#5 10/8/07 The Medical Home and Autism **Date Change - Monday session**
 
#6 10/17/07 "Evidence-based treatments": What does it mean and how can you decide for yourself?
 
#7 10/24/07 Nutritional Medicine and Autism
 
#8 11/5/07 Strategies for Success at Home **Date Change - Monday session**
 
#9 11/15/07 Everyone Deserves to have a Social Life  **Thursday session**
 
#10 11/28/07 Asperger's Syndrome Inside Out
 
#11 12/5/07 More Ideas for Teaching Social Skills at Home
 
#12 12/12/07 Thimerosal: A Discussion on Mercury in Vaccines
 
#13 4/23/08 Especially for Grandparents & Extended Family of Children with Asperger's Syndrome & High Functioning Autism **Date Change**
 
#14 1/16/08 Adult ASD Panel
 
#15 1/23/08 The College Years: Success Beyond High School
 
#16 1/30/08 Proactive Behavior Management & the Anxiety Curve
 
#17 2/6/08 Resources and Supports for Inclusive Childcare
 
#18 2/13/08 How Sensory Processing Deficits Can Affect Behavior, Arousal Modultaion, & Coping Skills
 
#19 2/20/08 Preparing for College for Students on the Spectrum
 
#20 2/27/08 ABA
 
#21 3/5/08 Bridging the Interaction Gap with Play
 
#22 3/12/08 Medical Aspects of ASD  
 
#23  3/19/08 Document Imaging and People with Developmental Disabilities
 
#24 3/26/08 Planning for the Future of Your Dependant with Special Needs **No cost
 
#25 4/2/08 Planning Vacations & Summer Recreation for Children with ASD
 
#26 4/9/08 Addressing PRoblems of Social Cognition at Home and School
 
#27 4/16/08 Siblings & ASD
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