See Me Events
See Me hosts and participates in a variety of events throughout the year. From support meetings to community events to beach days, we’re here to provide awareness, support, and resources for neurodiverse families. See our list of events below and check back as we continue to add more.
See Me’s main event that we host is a Family/Caregiver Support Meeting. We meet for an in-person support group on a Wednesday at the beginning of the month.
We start these meetings with 30 minutes of a guest speaker, offering resources, education, and support. then transition into our support meeting. These meetings provide a safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey. See more details about times and locations in the events listed below.
NEW FOR 2024: Virtual Support Meetings on the third Wednesday of the month.
Family/Caregiver Support Meetings with Guest Speakers
Upcoming Events
Virtual Support Meeting
Can’t make it to an in-person meeting, but want to build your community? Join the See Me Support Meeting virtually! These meetings provide a safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
HOW TO JOIN:
Please RSVP by filling out the Contact Us form to let us know you’re coming or email us at info@seemeneurodiverse.org. We will send you a Google Meet link shortly before the meeting.
***Please try to be in a private and quiet area so we can all feel safe about sharing.***
May See Me Play Meetup
Join us on Saturday, May 18 for the See Me Play Meetup. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where families can connect, share experiences, and, most importantly, have a blast!
Come play at the fenced-in playgrounds at the Crystal Lake Education Center/Small Wonders Preschool in Lakeville.
Let's come together, celebrate diversity, and make this See Me Play Meetup a fun experience for all!
DISCLAIMER:
By participating in this See Me event, attendees acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with these activities, including but not limited to falls, collisions, and other accidents. See Me cannot be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur during the event. Attendees are responsible for their own safety and the safety of any accompanying children. Please supervise children at all times and use equipment appropriately. By attending, participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless See Me or its board members from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from their participation.
Duck Cup Memorial Mental Health Fair
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Duck Cup Memorial is hosting their first mental health fair in New Prague. This event is free to attend and open to the public. Resources and vendors are available from 10am - 2pm at the Duck Cup Memorial Center of Hope.
May Support Meeting
Join us at See Me’s May Support Meeting for parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children.
See Me Play Meetup: Fox Den Board Game Cafe
Do you and your kids like to play board games? Join See Me at Fox Den Board Game Cafe in Burnsville for a fun evening of games.
Fox Den is a welcoming game store and cafe that recently opened. They offer a large library of board games to play and free-to-use table spaces. Come hang out with other neurodivergent families and play some of your favorite games.
Food and drinks are available for purchase at the cafe, including espresso, bubble teas, baked goods, deli items, pizza, and other shareable food options.
Learn more info about Fox Den Board Game Cafe at www.foxdenbgc.com.
DISCLAIMER:
By participating in this See Me event, attendees acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with these activities, including but not limited to falls, collisions, and other accidents. See Me cannot be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur during the event. Attendees are responsible for their own safety and the safety of any accompanying children. Please supervise children at all times and use equipment appropriately. By attending, participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless See Me or its board members from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from their participation.
April See Me Play Meetup
Join us on Monday, April 22 for the See Me Play Meetup. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where families can connect, share experiences, and, most importantly, have a blast!
Come play at the fenced-in playgrounds at the Crystal Lake Education Center/Small Wonders Preschool in Lakeville.
Let's come together, celebrate diversity, and make this See Me Play Meetup a fun experience for all!
DISCLAIMER:
By participating in this See Me event, attendees acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with these activities, including but not limited to falls, collisions, and other accidents. See Me cannot be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur during the event. Attendees are responsible for their own safety and the safety of any accompanying children. Please supervise children at all times and use equipment appropriately. By attending, participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless See Me or its board members from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from their participation.
Virtual Support Meeting
Can’t make it to an in-person meeting, but want to build your community? Join the See Me Support Meeting virtually! These meetings provide a safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
HOW TO JOIN:
Please RSVP by filling out the Contact Us form to let us know you’re coming or email us at info@seemeneurodiverse.org. We will send you a Google Meet link shortly before the meeting.
***Please try to be in a private and quiet area so we can all feel safe about sharing.***
2024 Wellness Family Expo
Join See Me and other vendors at the Wellness Family Expo, sponsored by Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce and Prior Lake-Savage Community Education.
Free to attend!
Vendors at the Wellness Family Expo fit into the following six pillars of wellness.
Six pillars of Wellness
Educational | Enrichment of life through continued education and learning new skills
Environmental | Contributing to your environment and building better spaces.
Financial | Benefits of planning and overall financial health and well being.
Physical | Benefit of regular physical activity, healthy eating habits, strength and vitality.
Social | Contributing to the community and building better social networks.
Spiritual | Development of belief systems, values, and creating a world-view.
April Support Meeting & Guest Speaker: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Therapeutic Recreation
Join us at See Me’s April Support Meeting with special guest speaker Rachel Dunnick from Achieve Health and Wellness.
Please RSVP to save your seat!
See Me at the Zoo Meetup
Join See Me at the Como Zoo for their sensory-friendly morning on Sunday, March 24 at 9am!
The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is an energetic, colorful place full of sensory stimuli, and they understand this environment can be overwhelming for some guests. This is why they host sensory-friendly mornings throughout the year. The Como Park Zoo designed this time for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. They also have a Social Narrative that you can download about visiting the zoo!
Admission is free, but everybody needs to have a reservation so the Como Zoo can staff accordingly. You can find resources and reserve your spot on their website at https://comozooconservatory.org/como/sensory-friendly-mornings/
Please let us know if you’re coming by contacting us or RSVP on the Facebook event.
We’ll meet at the main Visitor Center entrance at 9am. Can’t wait to see you!
DISCLAIMER:
By participating in this See Me event, attendees acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with these activities, including but not limited to falls, collisions, and other accidents. See Me cannot be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur during the event. Attendees are responsible for their own safety and the safety of any accompanying children. Please supervise children at all times and use equipment appropriately. By attending, participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless See Me or its board members from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from their participation.
Virtual Support Meeting
Can’t make it to an in-person meeting, but want to build your community? Join the See Me Support Meeting virtually! These meetings provide a safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
HOW TO JOIN:
Please RSVP by filling out the Contact Us form to let us know you’re coming or email us at info@seemeneurodiverse.org. We will send you a Google Meet link shortly before the meeting.
***Please try to be in a private and quiet area so we can all feel safe about sharing.***
March See Me Play Meetup
Join us on Monday, March 11 for the See Me Play Meetup. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where families can connect, share experiences, and, most importantly, have a blast!
Come play at the fenced-in playgrounds at the Crystal Lake Education Center/Small Wonders Preschool in Lakeville.
Let's come together, celebrate diversity, and make this See Me Play Meetup a fun experience for all!
DISCLAIMER:
By participating in this See Me event, attendees acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with these activities, including but not limited to falls, collisions, and other accidents. See Me cannot be held liable for any injuries, damages, or losses that may occur during the event. Attendees are responsible for their own safety and the safety of any accompanying children. Please supervise children at all times and use equipment appropriately. By attending, participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless See Me or its board members from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from their participation.
Simple. Functional. Inspired: Embracing Neurodiversity while Organizing with Intention and Grace (Speaker & Support Group)
We’re starting our support meeting off with a special guest speaker - Sarah Cronin, Simply Inspired Home Organizing!
Simple. Functional. Inspired: Embracing Neurodiversity while Organizing with Intention and Grace
Sarah Cronin, owner of Simply Inspired Home Organizing LLC, will share ways to organize that embrace neurodiversity while working towards thriving as individuals and families in our spaces. Sarah and her husband have 4 children, with 2 recently diagnosed as Autistic, and some suspected neurospicy flavors yet to be diagnosed in the rest of the household.
Virtual Support Meeting
Can’t make it to an in-person meeting, but want to build your community? Join the See Me Support Meeting virtually! These meetings provide a safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
HOW TO JOIN:
Please RSVP by filling out the Contact Us form to let us know you’re coming or email us at info@seemeneurodiverse.org. We will send you a Google Meet link shortly before the meeting.
***Please try to be in a private and quiet area so we can all feel safe about sharing.***
See Me Go to the Movies - Paw Patrol The Mighty Movie
Join See Me at a PRIVATE sensory-friendly movie showing of Paw Patrol The Mightly Movie.
We've reserved a theater at Emagine Theater in Lakeville just for the See Me group! Bring the whole family to enjoy the movie.
When: Monday, February 19, 2024
Time: 12:30pm-3:00pm (movie will start at 1:00pm)
Where: Lakeville Emagine Movie Theater (20653 Keokuk Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044)
Cost: $5 per person
What better to compliment the Paw Patrol movie than our amazing sponsor River Valley D.O.G.S.! Jake is an awesome dog/human trainer and loves to work with neurodiverse families in their home.
Come a little early and visit with the See Me board members and Jake from River Valley D.O.G.S.
Graciously Sponsored by River Valley D.O.G.S.
River Valley D.O.G.S. offers basic obedience training for family dogs. My program focuses on clear communication and a relationship built on trust and respect. I'm not a dog trainer, because I'm there to train the humans! If the human behaviors do not change, neither will the dogs. I will help you learn the language of dogs so you can safely and effectively deal with your dog's unwanted behaviors. "In Dog We Trust" is my slogan, because you can always trust your dog to be a dog!
Unlock the Einstein Inside: Applying Brain Research to Wake Up the Smart in Your Child (Speaker & Support Group)
We’re starting our support meeting off with a special guest speaker - Rich Frieder, Executive Director at Learning RX at Eagan, Savage, and Woodbury!
Unlock the Einstein Inside: Applying Brain Research to Wake Up the Smart in Your Child
This workshop is recommended for parents seeking knowledge and understanding of the effects cognitive skills – visual and auditory processing, working and long-term memory, and attention skills, among others – have on learning. Attendees will receive knowledge as well as practical strategies to apply in the home. The workshop is fun and interactive and includes information about new brain research and how it affects today’s students. The workshop also provides methods and tools for detecting weak cognitive skills and tools to strengthen these skills.
Virtual Support Meeting
Can’t make it to an in-person meeting, but want to build your community? Join the See Me Support Meeting virtually! These meetings provide a safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
HOW TO JOIN:
Please RSVP by filling out the Contact Us form to let us know you’re coming or email us at info@seemeneurodiverse.org. We will send you a Google Meet link shortly before the meeting.
***Please try to be in a private and quiet area so we can all feel safe about sharing.***
January See Me Play Indoor Meetup
Join us on Monday, January 15 (Martin Luther King, Jr Day) at Millz House for the See Me Play Indoor Meetup. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive space where families can connect, share experiences, and, most importantly, have a blast at the playground!
Goal-Setting for Neurodiverse Adolescents: When a SMART Goal Isn't Enough (Speaker & Support Group)
We’re starting our support meeting off with a special guest speaker - Dr. Myka Hanson, Teen Forward!
Goal-Setting for Neurodiverse Adolescents: When a SMART Goal Isn't Enough
Goal setting is a part of life, and it's an important practice we begin with our children at a very young age. As kids get older, goal setting is integrated into the school setting with questions like, "what are your goals for this quarter?" or "what would you like to achieve in this class?" While school can be an excellent place to form goals, often the generalized goal-setting instruction students are given doesn't support the needs of neurodiverse teens. Dr. Hanson will explain goal-setting with neurodiversity in mind and will take you through a sample goal-setting exercise that you'll be able to use for yourself, help your adolescent use, or adapt for younger children.
You’re the Expert: How to Successfully Advocate for Your Child (Speaker & Support Group)
We’re starting our support meeting off with a special guest speaker!
Beth Lovre is a Certified Family Peer Support Specialist at NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and also working with the Family Resources Centers of Scott County, offering 1-on-1 family peer support.
You’re the Expert: How to Successfully Advocate for Your Child
This NAMI Moment stresses the value of parent engagement and advocacy to ensure the best care and treatment for your child in the doctor’s office, the mental health system, and in public education settings. We focus on self care so parents and guardians can effectively advocate for their loved one in all settings.
Support Meeting - Thursday, December 7
A safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
Come whenever you can between 7pm and 8:30pm. We’re here to support you.
Support Meeting - Wednesday, November 15
A safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
Come whenever you can between 7pm and 8:30pm. We’re here to support you.
5 Strengthening Families Protective Factors (Speaker & Support Meeting)
We’re starting our support meeting off with a special guest speaker!
Caitlin Judd, Project Coordinator at Scott County Children’s Services, will be providing an overview of the five Strengthening Families Protective Factors, which are characteristics that promote optimal development by helping families succeed and thrive, even in the face of risks and challenges.
She’ll go over the five Protective Factors and how to build them in yourself, your family, and your community! She’ll also share some local resources where families can access resources to build protective factors.
Support Meeting - Wednesday, Oct 18th
A safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
Come whenever you can between 7pm and 8:30pm. We’re here to support you.
Support Meeting - Thursday, Oct 5th
A safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
Come whenever you can between 7pm and 8:30pm. We’re here to support you.
Support Meeting - Wednesday, Sept 20th
A safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
Come whenever you can between 7pm and 8:30pm. We’re here to support you.
Fall Community Fest 2023
The annual Fall Community Fest is an opportunity for Prior Lake and Savage non-profit organizations, special interest groups, and other area service agencies and businesses to showcase their products and services.
Stop by the Prior Lake High School and see what all our community has to offer.
Support Meeting - Thursday, Sept 7th
A safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
Come whenever you can between 7pm and 8:30pm. We’re here to support you.
Support Meeting - August 16th
A safe space for parents/guardians/anyone who needs additional support while caring for neurodiverse children. Our mission for this support group is to connect, share, and support one another on our journey.
Come whenever you can between 7pm and 8:30pm. We’re here to support you.
3rd Annual See Me Beach Day
Join us at Sandpoint Beach for our 3rd Annual See Me Beach Day and connect with other neurodiverse individuals and families, discover community resources, and enjoy some fun in the sun.
Swim in the lake, play on the beach, explore the park, and engage with our vendors. Light snacks and beverages are provided.
RSVP Today!
Our Vendors
Check out these community resources and vendors while at See Me Beach Day: SENSE-ational Spaces, Hands On Speech and Language Services, LLC, Invigorate Family Chiropractic, Delightful Chiropractic, and River Valley D.O.G.S.
Prior Lake Ladies Night Out
You and your friends can spend the evening downtown Prior Lake shopping, sampling, and visiting with local vendors while getting an opportunity to create your own herb garden. Stop by See Me’s booth for information, questions, and fun prizes!
WHERE: Downtown Prior Lake
Register here!
