Art & Music for Relaxation is a new class where participants ages 10-18 can explore art and music to regulate and calm.

A fast paced, circuit based, group fitness opportunity for teens and young adults.

Share your stories, questions, and feelings about being a parent of a child with ASD. These monthly meet-ups are for parents to connect with other parents going through the same challenges and joys that autism brings. Parents share success stories and give advice to those who are struggling. We hope you are able to join us at these meet-ups to develop an invaluable network of support. If you have questions, please contact Rachel Rosner at rrosner@autismup.org.

Basketball skills and drills for youth and teens.

Youth and teens ages 10 + build fitness, coordination and improve strength in a supported environment.

A social opportunity for boys ages 7-12 in a fun boys only club!

Cooking isn’t just an important life skill—it can also be a great social activity!

A new class for ages 3-7 focused on skill development through play.

Engage in a variety of sensory experiences at our innovative Multi-Sensory Learning Environment.

A beginner fitness class that explores a wide variety of fitness experiences.

A social opportunity for girls ages 7-12 allowing participants to acquire and practice social skills through fun activities.

This camp teaches individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other disabilities, how to ride a conventional bike without training wheels.

Personal training sessions tailored to the individual fitness needs and goals of the participant.

LinkUp is a social group designed for individuals ages 18-22.

Youths and teens utilize their interest in Minecraft to practice social skills.

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Building on Priorities Associated with Parenting a Child with Autism

Picky Eaters Club is a group designed to help reduce anxiety around food and eating.

This is a two day program that encourages teens & young adults to explore the community.

Community based after-school program for teens facilitated by clinicians from the Nazareth College Speech & Hearing Clinic in collaboration with AutismUp

Self-Regulation teaches participants to explore ways to manage energy levels and stress using sensory based solutions to build skills.

Join others with similar interests to gain knowledge and information from guest speakers about a myriad of topics related to autism spectrum disorder. A formal presentation followed by question and answer session. Typically held on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9 PM.

Hands on 4 day class for ages 7-12

Discover what makes AutismUp programs special and test out our summer classes with three themed mini-sessions

The Summer Social Skills Program at the YMCA is available to all children with ASD between the ages of 4 and 16. Specialized instruction makes it possible for the campers to be fully included in regular camp activities. AutismUp hires professionals who specialize in working with children with ASD and other disabilities to support our campers alongside the YMCA staff.

Teen Kinect is a social opportunity for teens to make friends and participate in a variety of fun activities tailored to the interests of the group.

Teen Scene allows teens to have fun with friends in the Rochester community.

For ages 3 and up offered in collaboration with the YMCA

Individual yoga available for ages 3 and up.