Spectrum Strong

08/31/2026

☀️ MONDAY MORNING WITH SPECTRUM STRONG!

We’re looking ahead to an EXCITING fall at Spectrum Strong! 🍂🎃 We have two special events coming up, and we’d love for our Spectrum Strong families and community to join us!

💕PARENT WORKSHOP
Autism Parent & Caregiver Burnout, Compassion Fatigue & Hypervigilance
📅 September 21, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 First Presbyterian Church | Hudson, WI

Parenting is rewarding, but it can also be A LOT. This workshop is a space to learn, connect, and feel supported alongside other parents and caregivers.

🎃 SPOOKTRUM STRONG! 👻
Our Halloween Family Event is coming! Get ready for a fun afternoon filled with Trunk-or-Treat, Halloween fun, and family-friendly activities! 🕷️🍬🎃. We are also excited to have Sweet Street Treats Ice Cream join us!

📅 October 24, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 551 Wild Berry Dr | Hudson, WI

Register now at our event page https://www.spectrumstrong.net/events

And while we’re talking about exciting things ahead… 👀

🏃‍♀️💙 SAVE THE DATE!
Our next Spectrum Strong 5K: Steps to Acceptance is coming April 24, 2027! 🎉

Registration is not available yet, but mark your calendars now—we can’t wait to bring our community together again for another amazing day of acceptance, connection, and celebration! 💙

✨ Fall is going to be a good one!
Be sure to follow along for registration details, updates, and more upcoming opportunities to connect with Spectrum Strong!

At Spectrum Strong, we're proud to offer a variety of FREE programs and events that bring families together and strengthen our community. From engaging parent workshops and inclusive family events to volunteering at local community events, we're committed to creating opportunities for connection, ed...

08/30/2026

🎶🎸 DON'T MISS THE HUDSON HOMETOWN MUSIC FEST! 🎸🎶

Looking for a fun event? Come check out the Hudson Hometown Music Fest! 🎉

Spectrum Strong is excited to be volunteering at the beer tent! 💛 Stop by, say hi, grab a drink, and support a great community event!

We’d love to see you there! 🥳🎶

Two weeks away! 11th year! We are excited to have Arch Allies as our closer!!! Come one, come all!

08/28/2026

🚨 ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! 🚨

Have you joined the Spectrum Strong mailing list yet?! 👀💙

If not, you’ve got until AUGUST 30TH to get entered!

🎉 And guess what?! One winner will win two needohs!
Want a chance to win? Head to www.spectrumstrong.net, scroll down, and join our mailing list!

📩 Winner will be announced in our next newsletter!

Don’t wait—your name needs to be on that list by August 30th! 👏💙

08/28/2026

🧩 Let’s Build Our Community Together!

One of the most powerful things we can do as a community is share what we’ve found along the way. Sometimes finding the right activity, resource, business, or organization can make a huge difference for a family—and what works for one family might be exactly what another family has been looking for.

So today, we want to hear from YOU!

✨ What is one resource, activity, business, organization, or community program in our area that you think every family should know about?

Maybe it’s a favorite place to take your child, a business that is especially welcoming and inclusive, a local therapist or provider, an organization that offers support, or an activity your family loves.

Drop it in the comments and tell us why you recommend it! 👇

Send a message to learn more

08/27/2026

Back-to-School Is Coming (or here)— Let’s Celebrate It Forward! ❤️

As we get ready for a new school year, many of us are cleaning out sensory bins, playrooms, and closets and finding things our kids have outgrown or no longer use.

But what may be “done” for your child could be exactly what another child needs!

If you have gently used items that have helped support your autistic child or child with sensory needs, consider passing them along through our Celebrate It Forward Library. Email us at [email protected]

Maybe it’s:

🎧 Noise-canceling headphones
🧸 Sensory toys or fidgets
🖍️ Visual supports or learning tools
🪑 Helpful seating or calming tools
✨ Other items that have made everyday life a little easier

Our goal is simple: help families share resources with other families who can use them.

And you never know—you might find something in our library that would be a great fit for your child, too!

So while you're doing your back-to-school clean-out, don't forget to Celebrate It Forward! ❤️

Have something your child has outgrown? We’d love to add it to our library and help it find a new home.

Check out Celebrate It Forward

One family’s “we don’t need this anymore” might be another family’s “this is exactly what we needed.”

08/26/2026

💛 As a new school year begins, let's take the next 3 minutes to talk about what inclusion really means.

Every child walks into a classroom carrying their own unique combination of strengths, challenges, interests, communication styles and ways of connecting with others.

Some children may need more support in certain areas. Others may have strengths that surprise us and things they can teach us. Some may communicate with spoken words, while others communicate in different ways. Some may love being part of a big group, while others feel most comfortable connecting in quieter or different ways.

None of these differences make someone less deserving of friendship, respect or belonging.

Inclusion isn't about asking every child to participate in exactly the same way. It's about creating spaces where children can be themselves, connect in ways that feel comfortable, and know that there is a place for them.

And here's something we hope every child remembers:

*You can learn from someone who is different from you.
*You can discover a new way to play.
*A new way to solve a problem.
*A new interest.
*A new perspective.
*A new kind of friendship.

We don't need to be the same to appreciate each other.

So as we head back to school, let's teach our children not just to notice difference but to value them.

Let's raise kids who make room.
Kids who are curious instead of judgmental.
Kids who recognize strengths instead of focusing only on challenges.
Kids who understand that friendship doesn't require someone to change who they are.

Because every child deserves to walk into school knowing:
"There is a place for me here." 💛

And when we make that true for one another, everyone gets the chance to belong.

08/25/2026

We are so excited to have First Trust State Bank supporting our mission! 💙

We are so grateful for community partners who believe in what we’re doing and help us continue to connect, empower, and uplift families. 💫

Be sure to check it out, and we hope you’re able to attend! We’d love to see you there! 🥰

Thank you, First Trust State Bank, for supporting our mission and our community! 💙

📸 Headshots & Happy Hour is coming up!

Join us September 15 from 3–5 PM for professional headshots, networking, drinks, and heavy appetizers—all while giving back to our community.

We’re proud to support Spectrum Strong Autism Parent Network, and attendees are encouraged to bring a cash or check donation to help support their mission.

We’re also excited to celebrate another great year of Empower and thank you for being part of it!

✨ Come for the headshots, stay for the happy hour, and help make a difference.

We hope to see you there!

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2u59ntac

08/25/2026

🌟 Spectrum Strong Community Corner: Business of the Month 🌟
Each month, we love highlighting a local business or organization that is making a meaningful difference for families in our community. 💙
This month, we’re excited to feature Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs, Inc.Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs! 🐴
Walk On provides individualized therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities for children and adults with physical, developmental, social, and emotional disabilities. Through the connection between horse and rider, participants have opportunities to build confidence, develop strength and coordination, work toward new goals, and experience the joy and connection that comes from working with horses.
A huge part of what makes Walk On so special is the incredible people who make these experiences possible. Under the direction of Ken, Walk On is supported by dedicated staff and many amazing volunteers who serve as horse leaders and sidewalkers, helping riders feel safe, supported, and successful throughout their experience.
Walk On is more than just riding. It’s a place where riders, horses, and volunteers come together to help individuals grow in confidence, independence, and connection while having fun along the way.
Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, Walk On Therapeutic Riding Programs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making equine experiences accessible to individuals with disabilities.
🐴 Don’t miss their upcoming Family Event!
📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
📍 1469 County Road J, River Falls, WI 54022
Come learn more about Walk On, meet the people and horses who make it so special, and enjoy a fun family event!
We are so grateful to have organizations like Walk On in our community and for all the staff and volunteers who help make these experiences possible. 💙
Know of a great local business or organization we should feature? We’d love to hear from you!

08/24/2026

👻 Something SPOOKY is coming to Spectrum Strong! 🎃

Our Second Annual Halloween Event is here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our Spectrum Strong community!

Join us for an afternoon of trunk-or-treating, fun activities, games, treats, and plenty of Halloween fun! Costumes are encouraged, but come as you are—everyone is welcome! 🧡

🎃 Spooky Strong Halloween Event
📅 October 24, 2026
⏰ 2–4 PM
📍 551 Wildberry Drive, Hudson, WI

✨ Registration is open now!
Visit www.spectrumstrong.net and click on the Events tab to register.

We can’t wait to get spooky with you! 👻🎃

08/24/2026

Something spooky is coming to Spectrum Strong! 🎃

👻 SPOOKTRUM STRONG HALLOWEEN EVENT! 👻

Save the date and join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun!

📅 October 24, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 551 Wildberry Drive, Hudson, WI

Come dressed in your favorite costume or come as you are! We’ll have trunk-or-treating, candy, trinkets, games, and spooky fun for the whole family!

Want to join the fun? Decorating a trunk and handing out candy or trinkets is completely optional! You can participate in the event without decorating a trunk.

🎃 Ready to join us? Register at www.spectrumstrong.net and head to Events to sign up!

We can’t wait to see you there! 👻

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