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    • HHH History
    • The Open Road-Autobiography
    • Do History at Home
  • Weddings
    • Weddings
    • Mini-Mony Wedding
    • Grooms/Rehearsal Dinner
    • Just Say "I Do" Wedding
    • Wedding & Event Showcase
  • Membership
  • Hospitality & Tours
    • Event Rentals
    • Ultimate Happy Hour
    • Tours For All Ages
    • Lillian's Table
    • Little Lillian Tea Party
    • Holiday Open House & Christmas Tours
    • Visit the HHH & Austin
  • Education
    • Autism Programming
    • Autism Friendly Austin
    • ASD Recreation Events
    • Camp Just for Me
    • History for Half Pints Children's Programming
    • History Happy Hour/Hump Day History
  • Music
    • Harris Music Contest
    • Music @ the Mansion
  • Calendar & Tickets
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​Autism Programming at the
​Hormel Historic Home

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Donate to ASD Programming

Upcoming Events we've Partnered with Other Organizations to Bring to Austin:

We've partnered with LIFE Mower County to bring some fun and interactive events to our community. 
Register on their website by clicking the buttons below:
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​Registration for our 2023 Autism Camps will not open until Spring 2023.

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​In 2009, with the addition of the 6000 square foot banquet hall, the leaders of the Hormel Historic Home made the commitment to increase programming offerings that benefit the community of Austin.  With the rise in diagnosed cases of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, we decided to offer a space where the needs of families affected by ASD could be met.  

We now offer the Circle of Friends Day Camp for kids entering 1st through 5th grade and All Access Community Explorations, a 10 session camp for youth entering 6th through 12th grades.  In 2015 we added Camp Just for Me in order to meet the needs of kids on the Spectrum who need greater assistance.  CJFM is a 5 session program for up to 10 young people ages 7-17.  

In order to allow our younger campers to get together throughout the year we started the ASD Recreation and Teen Nights Program which offers parents a few hours off and the kids a fun night of socializing and activity at the Austin YMCA.  ASD Recreation night programming is currently available for youth in K-12th grades. 

In 2017, the Hormel Historic Home created " Autism Friendly Austin (part of the Hormel Historic Home)" with the goal of making the entire community of Austin aware of how those on the spectrum can be included in the community.  The AFA initiative has trained and qualified businesses and services providers as Autism Friendly and has hosted a variety of  activities dedicated to raising awareness of Autism throughout the year. 

Downloadable Social Narrative to assist those with sensory processing disorders when visiting the Hormel Historic Home.

The autism programming at the Hormel Historic Home relies on fundraising and donations.  All money raised remains in Mower County to support youth on the Autism Spectrum.  Thank you for considering making a tax deductible donation today.

Autism Programming Support
Long version, 9 minutes
Short version, 3 minutes
 Resources to help families cope with the COVID-19 pandemic
Carol Gray Pandemics and the Corona Virus Social Story
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Dealing with Coronavirus Anxiety
Narative to explain coronavirus situation
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How to cope with school closures resource
A Guide to Dental Care for Children with Autism​
Music Therapy at home resource ​Toneworks Music Therapy Services LLC.
Visit Autism Speaks for more resources
Autism Parenting Magazine Resources
Coronavirus basics
Ideas for at home activities
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Suggested entertainment:
TV Shows: Atypical and The Good Doctor
Movies: The Temple Grandin Movie
Books (Adult): Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night, House Rules
Books (Young Readers): Rules

ASD Parent/Caregiver Network: ​Healthy Relationships for All Abilities
Presentation Materials

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Learn more about the programming by view the videos below.
More videos available on YouTube

    If you are interested in receiving news about local, state, and national news regarding Autism, please submit your e-mail address below.  We will send 1-2 messages per month to let you know about upcoming events and related articles.  Thank you.

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Our annual Stepping Out for Autism Walk is held in the springtime.
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Office and Tour Hours 
 Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm*
*If you are traveling from a distance you're welcome to call us to check tour hour updates as we sometimes have events who rent the historic house for special events.  We also do our best to update our social media and place a sign on the front door or porch if hours will differ.
Special Event Hours Vary and are Customized Per Event

The Hormel Historic Home is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.  The Hormel Historic Home is not own, operated, or operationally funded by any corporation, historical society, county, city or foundation.  Tours, memberships, donations, gift shop purchases, and venue rentals support the Historic House Museum's operations and programming.  We thank you for your support!
Hormel Historic Home
208 4th Ave. NW
Austin, MN  55912
507-433-4243
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Executive Director:
Cindy Meany
cindy@hormelhistorichome.org
Operations Manager:
Amanda Barber
amanda@hormelhistorichome.org​

Community Autism Resource Specialist:
Beth Tobak
beth@hormelhistorichome.org
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