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Programs

Programs

Supporting Growth, Skills, and Confidence

AutismUp is proud to offer a variety of classes designed to support individuals with autism throughout life’s journey. Our programs are crafted with care and expertise to meet each participant’s unique needs, from skill development to career exploration. With a focus on growth, inclusion, and confidence, our classes aim to create meaningful opportunities and empower individuals to reach their full potential. Together, we work to foster a community where everyone can thrive.

Classes by Category

Creative Arts

Through music, art, and creative expression, participants explore new ways to share ideas and emotions. These programs foster imagination, strengthen relationships, and inspire confidence.

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Culinary Arts

In the kitchen, participants gain more than recipes—they gain independence. Culinary arts programs support confidence, social connection, and practical skills that carry into daily life.

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Mind & Body Awareness

These programs nurture the connection between body and mind. Whether through movement, sensory discovery, or building executive skills, participants gain tools to feel centered and confident in everyday life.

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Life Skills

These programs empower participants to navigate daily life with confidence. Focusing on organization, decision-making, self-advocacy, and health awareness, they build problem-solving skills and foster independence and social readiness.

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Social Connections

From structured classes to peer-led activities, our social programs give participants the tools and opportunities to thrive. Here, confidence grows, friendships form, and lasting connections are made.

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Sports & Fitness

Through active play and exercise, these classes improve body awareness, concentration, and overall well-being. Each experience supports both physical health and personal growth.

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STEM & Gaming

STEM and Gaming open doors to innovation and teamwork. These programs encourage problem-solving, strengthen relationships, and inspire confidence in skills that last well beyond the game.

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Virtual Classes

With virtual options, participants can engage in classes safely and comfortably, while still developing problem-solving, social readiness, and relationship-building skills. Flexibility meets opportunity for growth.

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Learning Labs

These programs focus on developing essential workplace skills, including social readiness, collaboration, and professional habits. Participants gain practical experience and grow the confidence to thrive in work environments.

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Classes by Stage of the Journey

Early Academy (Ages 3-12)

From structured classes to peer-led activities, our social programs give participants the tools and opportunities to thrive. Here, confidence grows, friendships form, and lasting connections are made.

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Junior Academy (Ages 12- 17)

Jr. Academy programs focus on social readiness, independence, and skill-building. Participants strengthen problem-solving, teamwork, and self-awareness, while exploring new interests and developing confidence in a safe, engaging setting.

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Full Life Academy (Ages 18+)

Full Life Academy offers programs that support independence, work readiness, and life skills. Participants enhance social, problem-solving, and health-awareness skills, while gaining confidence, resilience, and opportunities to connect with peers and the community.

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Our Programs

Social Skills and Opportunities

Social Skills and Opportunities

From structured classes to peer-led activities, our social programs give participants the tools and opportunities to thrive. Here, confidence grows, friendships form, and lasting connections are made.
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Mind and Body Awareness

Mind and Body Awareness

These programs nurture the connection between body and mind. Whether through movement, sensory discovery, or building executive skills, participants gain tools to feel centered and confident in everyday life.
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Fitness and Recreation

Fitness and Recreation

Through active play and exercise, these classes improve body awareness, concentration, and overall well-being. Each experience supports both physical health and personal growth.
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STEM and Gaming

STEM and Gaming

STEM and Gaming open doors to innovation and teamwork. These programs encourage problem-solving, strengthen relationships, and inspire confidence in skills that last well beyond the game.
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Creative Arts

Creative Arts

Through music, art, and creative expression, participants explore new ways to share ideas and emotions. These programs foster imagination, strengthen relationships, and inspire confidence.
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Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts

In the kitchen, participants gain more than recipes—they gain independence. Culinary arts programs support confidence, social connection, and practical skills that carry into daily life.
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Skills for Independence

Skills for Independence

These programs empower participants to navigate daily life with confidence. Focusing on organization, decision-making, self-advocacy, and health awareness, they build problem-solving skills and foster independence and social readiness.
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Work Readiness

Work Readiness

These programs focus on developing essential workplace skills, including social readiness, collaboration, and professional habits. Participants gain practical experience and grow the confidence to thrive in work environments.
click here

Virtual Classes

Virtual Classes

With virtual options, participants can engage in classes safely and comfortably, while still developing problem-solving, social readiness, and relationship-building skills. Flexibility meets opportunity for growth.
click here

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