Thursday, April 23, 2020 | Issue 24
Thursday with AU | Live Virtual Activities
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Stay Connected with Craig
Facebook Live Today
Thursday 4/23, 12 - 12:30 PM, ages 16+
Zoom virtual meet-up to interact with friends & peers! led by Craig, Program Director.

Password: AutismUp
Baking with Bella
Facebook Live Today
Thursday 4/23, 2 - 2:45 PM
Cake Batter Truffles!
Ingredients required: 1 package yellow or white cake mix and 1 stick of butter. For extra fun and color add sprinkles to the mix!
Remote Minecraft Today
Thursday 4/23, 1 - 2 PM
Facilitated by Autismup staff. Please contact us to participate as space is limited!
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Thursday Activities
How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag - The Best Ideas for Kids

This easy homemade ice cream in a bag recipe is a must-try!...

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www.thebestideasforkids.com
Animal Crafts for Kids

Check out this collection of different ideas for many of the animal species.

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www.easypeasyandfun.com
Weekly Art Project: Pets, Pets, 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 Moose
Click image to view video. Photo by Shivam Kumar on Unsplash
30 Day Fitness Fun Challenge
It's Cardio Thursday! Let's jump!

Use Video #17 in the AutismUp Fitness Playlist. AutismUp Personal Fitness Instructor, Nancy, demonstrates the "Jump Rope."

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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!

AU is here for you. Together, we'll fly strong.
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Coming Up Tomorrow
Missy the Mascot is preparing for Fitness Fun Friday! Missy is rolling her Fitness Dice to determine what exercise she will be working hard on tomorrow! Continue to work on your mascot and send pictures and/or videos to us at
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!
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.