Join us at the 15th annual Minnesota Autism Conference.
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Autism: 2010 Edition! April 28 - May 1, 2010

Register online! Registration for 2010 is closed

Keynote speakers

April 28, Wednesday Evening: The Changing Face of Autism presented by Fred R. Volkmar, MD
7:00 to 9:00 pm, book signing to follow

April 29, Thursday Day-Time: Self-Advocacy and ASD with Valarie Paradiz, PhD
OR Developing Social Relationships with Scott Bellini, PhD
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
April 29, Thursday Evening: Dating on the Spectrum with Jeannie Uhlenkamp
7:00 to 9:00 pm, book signing to follow

April 30, Friday Day-Time: Autism Today: Where We Are and Where We're Going with Nancy Minshew, MD
9:00 to 10:30 am

May 1, Saturday Day-Time: Developing Talents by Kate Duffy
9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Plus Friday and Saturday registration includes a choice of breakout sessions presented by local experts on a wide range of topics. For more details on those offerings, click here.

Location
Double Tree Park Place Hotel
1500 Park Place Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55416

A limited number of rooms are available for $109.00 per night for a single or double room.  Special rate ends 4/20/10.  Call 1-800-245-9190 to make your reservation.
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Salute to Autism

The Salute to Autism will showcase the many talents of high school students who have ASD.  Teens and young adults are invited to sing, play a musical instrument, dance, read an original poem or any other performance they would like.

Performance Dates:

April 30, 2010 8:30 - 9:00 am

May 1, 2010 8:30 - 9:15 am

Application deadline is April 19, 2010.

download the Salute to Autism Application (PDF)

New this year - My Salute to Autism

Calling all creative people! We want individuals with ASD to submit a video portraying your unique voice, giving viewers a flavor of life on the spectrum. Show and tell us, in a fun interactive way, how ASD has shaped your life.

Videos may be up to one minute in length and posted to our Facebook page by April 1, 2010. Or mail a CD to our office. Only one submission per person please. These clips will be compiled into a full-length video production that will kick-off each day of our 2010 Minnesota Autism Conference.

AuSM reserves the right to select and edit all submissions. Submission does not guarantee production or showing of a video.

Registration Policies

Registration deadline is 4/16/10.  Registrations will not be accepted without payment or purchase order.  Registration is $125/day after the deadline.  Confirmations will be sent via email on 4/23/10.

Cancellations

All cancellations must be called into the AuSM Office by 4/21/10.  No refunds will be given after this date.  There is a $25.00 processing fee for all cancellations.

Volunteer Rate

To qualify for the volunteer rate, you must be a member of AuSM and attend a training session on 4/28/10 at 5:30 pm.

Saturday Workshops

Saturday sessions include a special focus for members of the ASD community.  Reduced registration fees are offered for individuals with ASD only.  Conference attendees who accompany an individual with ASD must pay and register at the full day session rate.

Exhibitor Information

AuSM is pleased to offer exhibitor space for the 2010 Minnesota Autism Conference.  The conference is the perfect way to promote your organization and reach over 800 individuals!  In addition to our exhibitor space, AuSM is excited to offer three opportunities to be a sponsor.  Conference, Keynote and Lunch sponsorships provide higher visibility for your organization, allowing you to reach more people, more effectively. We also offer ads in our conference program.  If you are unable to join us, you may display your organization's brochures or information on the community information table at no charge. Download the Exhibitor Packet below for more information and the registration form.

download Exhibitor Packet (PDF)

Need help with registration fees? Download the AuSM Scholarship form here.