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INITIATIVES PROVIDED BY ORGANISATIONS TO HELP TOWNSVILLE’S CREATIVE UNDERGROUND

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INITIATIVE: STE(a)M for ASD – Regular Community Catchup (Program Design)

Active July 30, 2024 – August 31, 2024

Provided by Urban Maker

The aim is to generate a program which enables the ASD community to network and socalise around making and creating within a MakerSpace environment. A general overview is as follows:

The intent is to provide a place where young (and old) minds can roam free to be creative, using the free community resources available within this awesome space (see pics). An overview of the regular catchup is as follows:

  1. Provide a place for likeminded ASD peeps to play in a place that supports STE(a)M learning, in a fun way.
  2. Provide an opportunity for parents/care givers to understand (including learn if you wish) their child’s technical mindset, through trying new STE(a)M experiences, in a guided and exploratory way, at their own pace.
  3. Provide an opportunity for those with ASD to support others with ASD in a physiologically safe and sensory controlled environment.
  4. Connect and network with those in our unique community.
  5. Learn new skills including:

a. Creative software programs (Tinkercad, Blender, SculptGL, ChatGPT, MS Co pilot and others)
b. 3D printing
c. Laser etching
d. 3D scanning
e. Sewing machine
f. CriCut (stickers, custom shirts and other cool stuff)
g. Using/Building/fixing computers
h. Basic electronics
i. Any other skills parents or others can bring.
This isn’t just for the kids, but for anyone who supports someone with ASD.
 

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO PARTICIPATE

  1. To meet likeminded people, both at the child and adult level within their local community
  2. Understand the benefits of a local MakerSpace for learning STE(a)M topics, and for those who home school, be introduced to a free community resource that can support the development of their child’s STEM skills and knowledge. 
  3. Hang out and be creative, either on their own (supported by a parent) or with others.
  4. Learn technical or artistic skills in a cool, fun and safe way, which also link to learning outcomes in schools and future job skills. 

ELIGIBILITY

Anyone who has ASD or is supporting someone with ASD (parent, friend or caregiver). 

Also anyone who would like to volunteer their time to support participant learning, through skills sharing. 

WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE

General library MakerSpace resources.

Urban Maker’s funds raised as part of the #innovationforASD program.

Recommended places:

Recommended helpers:

USEFUL INFORMATION

To help connect those within the ASD community with others.

To demonstrate to the community the benefits of local MakerSpaces.

To engage, people who may not have such an opportunity to learn MakerSpace skills.

To help build future skills and employment within our ASD community 

arts, education, Manufacturing, Professional, Scientific, Technical Services, Technology, training

INSPIRED?

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MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO…

Urban Maker

Urban Maker (Andrew Schubert) is the initiative designer. 

Initially Andrew aims to develop a simple model that leverages Library MakerSpace resources, including consumables, and engaging a group of volunteer parents/ASD participants to help drive the regular sessions into the future, with minimal overhead, and maximum hands on with safety at the core. 

USEFUL LINKS AND DOCUMENTS

https://urbanmaker.com.au/pages/steam-for-autism-new-page

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Last updated by Andrew Schubert, August 19, 2024 at 9:55 am.

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