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Sensory Friendly Showing of Frozen

Take your little one to see Disney’s Frozen in an adapted theater environment. This event is free thanks to the support of BWA. Each attendee will receive a small popcorn and medium drink.

Activities, Autism, Autism Awareness, Community, Community Events, Event, Family Event, Minnesota, Sensory Friendly

Fall Sensory-Friendly Concert

An engaging and interactive concert experience in a relaxed environment where all audience members are welcome to be who they are while enjoying music with family and friends. This concert takes place in the Target Atrium, where you can see and hear the instruments up …

Activities, Autism, Autism Awareness, Community, Community Events, Event, Family, Family Event, Holiday, Non Profit, Parent Support, Resources, Sensory Friendly

Fi & Friends Trick-or-Treat & Autism Safety

Enjoy a sensory & autism-friendly Trick-or-Treat experience! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Event hosted by Fi & Friends!

Autism, Autism Awareness, Community, Community Events, Iowa, Non Profit, Resource Fair, Resources

Make Your Mark! Conference

2024 Conference Theme: Grow Where You Are Planted The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) Make Your Mark! Conference is geared toward Iowans with disabilities who want to be more involved in advocacy at a local, state, or federal level. Parents, family members, caregivers, direct …

Activities, Autism, Autism Awareness, Community, Community Events, events, Family, Family Event, Non Profit, Resources, Sensory Friendly

3rd Annual Fall Carnival at Cultivating Hope Farms

August 13, 2024AnnouncementsAutism, Behavioral Health, Communityby midwestautismcenter

Midwest Autism Centers Expands, Adding 5 New Clinicians in Des Moines

Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers is expanding in Des Moines, adding five new clinicians to meet the growing need for early intervention ABA therapy.

Activities, Autism, Autism Awareness, Community, Community Events, Family, Family Event, Resources, Sensory Friendly

Sensory Friendly Morning at the Iowa State Fair

Sensory-Friendly Morning returns to the Fair for the third year in 2024 and has grown in popularity with special programming modifications, designated educational areas, clear directional signage and trained volunteers throughout the Fairgrounds. Extra consideration has been given to environmental factors at the Fair that …

May 16, 2024Education, Tips & TricksAutism, Community, Education, Parent Support, Safetyby midwestautismcenter

5 Things Law Enforcement Should Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder is crucial for law enforcement to ensure the safety and respect of individuals with ASD. This article offers key insights and practical tips for officers to effectively interact and assist those on the spectrum, highlighting the importance of communication, awareness of safety risks, and supportive approaches during interventions.

Autism, Autism Skills, Community, Parent Support

Helping Your Child with ASD Learn to Ride a Bike

Challenges with body awareness, balance and motor control, and hand-eye coordination can make riding a bike difficult. Learn a number of tips for successful bike riding including purchasing equipment, making bike adjustments, breaking down riding into smaller steps, clothing protection, practice makes perfect pedaling, staying …

Community, Community Events, Event, Family Event, Minnesota, Non Profit, Sensory Friendly

Alice in Wonderland at Children’s Theatre Company

Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice and you’ll land in a wonderfully wacky world of rhymes and ridiculousness, checkerboards and cheeky cats, Mad Hatters and mayhem. In this head-spinning show, Alice chases the White Rabbit through the audience, attends the most absurd …