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Skillshop: ASD, Dating and Relationships
RESCHEDULED for March 7, 2012
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2012 Steps of Hope Walk
March 4, 2012
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Skillshop: Classic Homeopathy and Autism
March 7, 2012
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Body & Mind
March 16, 2012
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Looking Beyond Labels: Neurological research's impact on the treatment of autism
March 30, 2012
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17th Annual Minnesota Autism Conference
April 25 - 28, 2012
Special Autism Awareness Day for Families on April 28!
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Community Events
Fifth Annual Activities and Resource Exhibit
Sponsored by South Sub-Regional MN Autism Network
For parents and educators of children and adults with ASD and other disabilities. FREE breakout sessions for parents and educators. Come visit with over 30 vendors from the metro area that provide a wide range of services and resources.
When: Saturday, January 28, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Inver Grove Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, 55077
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Understanding and Helping the Asperger's Plus Child K-12 & Beyond
This workshop will help you understand the motivations, joys and challenges of children impacted by Asperger's and other mental health issues. It will provide evidence-based strategies that caregivers can use to boost confidence, resilience and skills needed for successful transitions. Presented by George Lynn, MA, MPA. AuSM bookstore will be there to provide resources.
When: Wednesday, February 29 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Shoreview Community Center
Cost: $35
Register: click here to register. Search by Asperger's.
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Prepare to Learn
Specialized services to assist young adults in preparing for post-secondary education. This one-year, MnSCU/Perkins IV funded project is administered by MRC. It is designed specifically for individuals with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 24 who are NOT receiving support through Vocational Rehabilitation or Transition.
Contact Ron Lee at 612.752.8118
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Research Studies
Infants at Risk for ASD
The Center for Neurobehavioral Development at the U of M is recruiting infants younger than nine months of age that have an older full-blood sibling that has ASD. The study involves multiple visits to the Center on the U of M, Twin Cities campus, at regular time points during your child's first two years of life, beginning at six months. Each visit is scheduled at your family's convience and free parking and child care are provided during each visit. At each session, your child will receive a small gift, and we will compensate you for your time and travel.
If you would like to learn more about this study, please contact Neely Miller at 612.626.5646 or mill1425@umn.edu.
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Facial Processing Study
The Yonas Visual Perception Lab at the University of MN is currently recruiting children with high functioning autism or asperger syndrome to participate in a research study focusing on facial recognition and processing.
Contact yonaslab@umn.edu or 612.626.4344 with questions or to schedule a visit.
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Parental Attitudes Toward CAM Therapies in Children with Autism
A medical resident in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the UofM is conducting this study on complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies. The purpose of the study is to explore current use of CAM therapies for autism and parents' perceptions of these therapies. Parents (18 years and older) with a child diagnosed on the autsim spectrum are asked to complete a 15 minute online survey. Click here to get started.
Contact autismresearch@umphysicians.umn.edu or 651.227.6551 with questions or for more information on this study.
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