Wednesday, February 26, 2025
8:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Autism United of Wisconsin Office, Suite N
Community of Practice on ASD: Accepting Our Complex Bodies
Come Join us for a discussion around the intersection of our bodies and disability focusing on gut health and sleep health. We will learn about existing research and discussion on these issues. Following that we will hear from panelists talking about impact and solutions.
Keynote: Colleen McCluskey AAS, BS, MS
Panel on Gut Issues
Panel on Sleep Issues
Participants may attend this event virtually/online or at the Autism United office, which is one of the host sites. Please select your option during registration:
Thursday, February 20 and November 6
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Free Virtual Workshop
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
An informative and interactive workshop where you’ll learn all about Individualized Education Programs. Our experts will guide you through understanding the ins and outs of IEPs in simple language, helping you understand how to make the most of your child’s educational plan.
Please note that we cannot offer legal advice and cannot make changes to your child’s IEP, but come for support
and to connect.
March 3 ⋅ 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
May 5 ⋅ 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
August 4 ⋅ 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
December 1 ⋅ 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
New to Autism Virtual Presentation
Parents/Caregivers may opt to view the presentation at the Autism United of Wisconsin offices.
This presentation is open to the public and designed for parents whose children have recently been diagnosed with Autism and will be led by one of the Autism United of Wisconsin staff. The session will cover:
• Basic characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• How families integrate their feelings about having a child with a disability.
• How to get started on a path to helping your family support your child.
• Q & A.
Friday, July 11 – Saturday, July 12, 2025
8 a.m. – 4 p.m
Autism eXchange Annual Conference and Staycation
The Autism eXchange Annual Conference and Staycation brings together a diverse group of experts, advocates, caregivers, and individuals on the Autism Spectrum to share insights and strategies that make a difference. Our goal is to empower individuals by fostering a sense of community, connecting them with valuable resources and supports, all while offering a fun, safe, and sensory-friendly environment.
One of the things that makes this conference unique is that Autism United has worked with the Wilderness Resort to offer Sensory Friendly experiences throughout the resort for the Staycation weekend. This includes sensory friendly arcade time at the Wilderwoods Arcade and a modified waterpark experience throughout the resort. We have also worked with partner organizations to integrate family-friendly activity spaces throughout the conference to make this conference truly fun for all. That’s right, kids are welcome to come to this event!
Location: Wilderness Resort & Waterpark and Glacier Canyon Lodge
Interested in being a presenter or a sponsor? Want to attend? Discover all the details here!
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Autism United of Wisconsin Office
Big Emotions Workshop with Bloom360
One of the best ways we can support and nurture our young adults and children is understanding how they uniquely experience and respond to the world! Individuals make sense of the world through how their body and brain receive, organize, and respond to sensory input. Sometimes a person’s response to sensory stimuli can be over-reactive (really big) or under-reactive (shut down), leading to big emotions and big behaviors.
In this workshop you will:
– Learn that behavior is communication
– Understand how sensory processing leads to a deeper connection with your neurodivergent individuals.
– Gain strategies/tools that honor individual differences in times of big emotions.
Note: $5 refundable reservation fee required to reserve your spot. To be refunded when you attend the event. Forfeiture of refund if you do not show up to the workshop.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
3275 N. 3rd St. Milwaukee, WI 53212
Autism Insights & Strategies For Educators
This workshop has practical application to anyone who works with or support students with special education needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Educators, administrators, and all school staff are welcome and encouraged to join us. We will provide a high level introduction and overview of Autism. Case studies, stories and solutions for students with Autism and other special education needs will be shared from a professional, offering real world application from over 30 years of experience.
