Autism – Midwest

April 19, 2023EducationABA, Autism, Autism Center, Education, Parent Supportby midwestautismcenter

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Therapy Provider for Your Child

Especially for families that are new to the Autism community, finding the right resources for your child can be an incredibly overwhelming process. Not only have you just received a diagnosis that can be life-changing, but you’re probably feeling pressure when it comes to choosing …

April 17, 2023Announcements, CommunityAnnouncements, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Center, Community Partnerships, Newsby midwestautismcenter

Midwest Launches Partnership with Easter Seals to Create Employment Opportunities For Adults with Autism

Des Moines, IA, April 3, 2023: Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers, a local early-intervention therapy provider, has just launched a new partnership with Easter Seals designed to help create employment opportunities for adults on the Autism Spectrum. The collaboration comes just in time to kick …

Autism, Autism Center, Event, Grand Opening, Minnesota

Grand Opening Woodbury Minnesota

Help us celebrate the grand opening of our first Minnesota therapy center! This event is free and open to the public, children are welcome. Take a tour, meet our staff, and learn more about the services we offer. Light fare will be provided.

April 10, 2023Announcements, MinnesotaAnnouncements, Autism, Autism Center, ClinicalUpdates, Newsby midwestautismcenter

Midwest Announces 2nd Minnesota Location

Midwest has officially committed their second Minnesota location! The newest office will be located in Edina, about 15 minutes outside of Minneapolis. This marks the organizations sixth center launch in two years. Like the brands’ other locations in Altoona, Ankeny, Waukee, West Des Moines, and …

Autism, Autism Society, Education, Parent Support

“How Does Sensory Input Impact Someone with Autism?” Lunch and Learn

Panel of Adults with Autism – Tyler Leech, Abby Niederhauser, Joel Wesselink, Marie Ugorek, and Brian Johnson, facilitated by Sue Askeland

Autism, Autism Awareness, Community, Event, Walk

Team Payton Autism Awareness Walk

10-20 minute walk at South Park in Carlisle. Food provided by Q12 BBQ.

Autism, Autism Society, Education, Parent Support

“Sleep and Autism” Lunch and Learn

Presenters – Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, M.D. and Todd Kopelman, Ph.D. Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller is an OB-Gyn and integrative physician and the parent of an adult son with autism. She splits her time between Iowa and Arizona seeing patients in person and via telehealth.” Dr. …

Autism, Non Profit, Resource Fair, Resources

Autism Resource Fair

The Autism Resource Fair will be filled with organizations that can help answer any questions you have about their resources and how they can benefit and support your child before, during, and after an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis.

Autism, Autism Society, Education

“Transitioning From High School” Lunch and Learn

Presenter, Mari Brown, ASK Resource Center Mari Brown (recently changed from Reynolds) is the Data Coordinator and Transition Iowa Project Coordinator for ASK Resource Center. She has a B.A. degree from Grand View College and has worked for ASK Resource Center since 2002. Most of …

Autism, Education, Science, Sensory Friendly

Science Center of Iowa Sensory-Friendly Hours

Sensory-friendly time for families with children on the Autism Spectrum or children with sensory processing disorders. Includes Sensory Guide signage, which indicates audio, visual, and activity stimuli.

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