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Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library has become a Next Chapter Book Club affiliate (www.nextchapterbookclub.org). Next Chapter Book Club offers community-based book clubs for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read More
Family discovers support with AuSM
Family love fosters a bond that transcends challenges, defies expectations, and builds resilience. Megan Braun and her husband, Doug, learned that this love, combined with community support, is what brings joy to each day. BUILDING A FAMILY A couple who met while playing rugby at the University of North… Read More
Could It Be ASD?
AuSM's Counseling and Consulting Services team is proud to announce the publication of Could it be ASD?, a book designed to help therapists and other professionals recognize and understand the unique characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Now available at through the AuSM Bookstore, Could It Be ASD? contains case studies of individuals with autism who may not present in the typical way. Read More
Policies and Initiatives
AuSM’s Use of Person-First and Identity-First Language The Autism Society of Minnesota respects and prioritizes the right of each individual to be referred to with language that makes them comfortable. There currently isn’t a universally accepted way to refer to an individual on the autism spectrum. Some recommend person-first language… Read More
Finding a Therapist
This resource provides helpful suggestions of how to begin looking for a therapist, what to look for, websites to search, and apps to use in the meantime. Read More
Workability
Workability is an Internet Job Board that connects neurodiverse, autistic and disabled job seekers with inclusive employers nationwide. We’re a scrappy, grass-roots start-up born out of a mom’s concern for her son’s first-time search for a summer job. You can create a job seeker profile, upload your resume, and… Read More
Information and Resources
Autism is a complex developmental disability, and navigating autism resources can be daunting. As a free service to the autism community, AuSM endeavors to provide practical advice for individuals and families struggling to navigate systems, understand options, and obtain services and support to fit their needs. With empathy informed by… Read More