Education
AuSM is your go-to stop for learning more about autism. We offer educational opportunities throughout the year, including social and recreation programs; autism training, certification, and consulting; workshops; and professional development.
AuSM Summer Guide
The AuSM 2025 Summer Programs Guide and Guide to Sensory-Friendly Minnesota are now available! Take a look through the pages for in-depth information about all of AuSM’s offerings through the upcoming months, including workshops, classes, resources, and sensory-friendly offerings around the state!
Community Classes
No matter who you are, AuSM has a class for you! We offer educational programming for individuals with autism, families, direct support professionals, educators, organizations, community groups and more.
Social and Recreation Programs
Year-round community-based activities and social opportunities for youth and adults with autism offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity.
Training and Consultation
AuSM’s team of education specialist provide you with customized trainings that offer strategies to help make your environment positive, inclusive and supportive for neurodiverse individuals. We offer customized trainings and presentations available virtually or at the location that best suits your needs.
Workshops
AuSM workshops are offered throughout the year and offer insight from experts on autism-related topics.
Multicultural Initiatives
Fueled by a Minnesota Department of Human Services Innovations Grant, AuSM, SPAN, and MAAN are partnering to provide education about navigation of quality, culturally appropriate services, and supports for the metro area’s multicultural population with autism and similar disabilities.