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    Social and Recreation Class: MN Zoo Zoology

    Minnesota Zoo Apple Valley, MN

    Get a glimpse into the most popular major for zoo professionals. The animal kingdom is a big and fascinating world to discover, and the Zoo is the perfect place to investigate. Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom through special talks and animal behavior studies. 

    $225
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    Social and Recreation Class: Lowry Nature Center

    Lowry Nature Center 7025 Nature Center Dr., Victoria, MN, United States

    Explore the forest, pond, and prairie habitats! Build a survival shelter with other campers. Start a campfire using different techniques and make a s’more. Try canoeing in our nearby lake. Meet our resident animals.

    $100
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    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
  • A group of young adults in matching bowling shirts poses in front of a screen with the CsZ logo

    CsZ Improv Skills Social and Recreation Class

    HUGE Theater 2728 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Have fun while learning how to respond to the unexpected, engage in reciprocal interactions, and support fellow participants in keeping a scene moving forward.

    $275 – $325

  • Ride for Hope

    This year's Ride for Hope is a motorcycle ride that benefits AuSM. Starting at 9 a.m. on July 27, this year's ride includes four stops and wraps up with live music, meat raffle, dinner, and a classic car competition at The V by HH. 

    $35
  • A girl sits at a table covered in colorful drawings while a woman plays guitar next to her

    Social and Recreation Class: Toneworks

    Toneworks Music Therapy 5600 Lincoln Dr. #280, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art.

    $275 – $325
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    Social and Recreation Class: Mia AuSM Artists

    Minneapolis Institute of Art 2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Be inspired by the art seen in the galleries and make your own masterpieces in the studio while practicing social skills and making friends. Learn about new materials from air-dry clay to acrylic paints. 

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    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    AuSM Jigsaw Puzzle Competition and Autism Resource Fair

    Mall of America Huntington Rotunda

    Our 2024 AuSM Puzzle Competition will be held on September 28. This exciting event brings together puzzle enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels for a day of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned puzzler or just looking for a fun family activity, this event has something for everyone. The competition will […]

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    Workshop: Working While Autistic

    Virtual Event

    Professional success is possible for every autistic adult. In this workshop, intended for autistic adults and those who support them, you will gain an understanding of key employment issues affecting the autism community and practical strategies for getting and keeping meaningful employment opportunities.

    $39.99 – $59.99
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    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    Autistic Community Summit

    Woodlake Lutheran Church 2120 W 76th St, Richfield, MN

    Created and curated by people with autism and for people with autism, the purpose of the Autistic Community Summit is to provide a space for community building and sharing the knowledge and perspectives of Minnesota’s autistic community. This year’s summit is dedicated to amplifying the voices of autistic individuals and fostering a supportive community that embraces diversity, inclusion, and empowerment.

    $35
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    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    Featured

    Workshop: Executive Function Essentials

    Virtual Event

    This workshop will give you foundational skills to build self-regulation that will improve your executive function. We’ll delve into innovative concepts like spiral time, providing a fresh perspective on time management and organization. You will learn practical, actionable strategies to support and strengthen executive function skills, tailored specifically for autistic individuals.

    $39.99 – $59.99
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    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
  • A group of professionals sits in a circle holding papers and discussing something intently
    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    Maximizing Your Disability Services

    Virtual Event

    Join us for a workshop focused on empowering individuals with disabilities and their families in Minnesota through person-centered planning and innovative approaches. This session will guide participants on how to leverage available disability services effectively while fostering a personalized, strengths-based approach to support and services.

    $39.99 – $59.99
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    Featured

    Understanding Autism

    Virtual Event

    Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis, common characteristics, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions.

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    Featured AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    Dogwood Coffee 2700 University Ave W Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they’d like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from […]

  • A group of professionals sits in a circle holding papers and discussing something intently
    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    Featured

    What’s New With the Zones of Regulation?

    Virtual Event

    This session will unveil the updated Zones of Regulation Digital Curriculum, highlighting its evolved framework and enriched resources designed for effective teaching and learning. Discover how the Digital Curriculum incorporates the latest research, neurodiverse-affirming practices, and Universal Design for Learning to create a meaningful and impactful experience for learners with diverse support needs. You’ll also receive a guided tour of the new Zones curriculum, showcasing its interactive features, updated visuals, and expanded resources.

    $39.99 – $59.99
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    Featured

    Understanding Autism

    Virtual Event

    Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis, common characteristics, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions.

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    Featured AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    Dogwood Coffee 2700 University Ave W Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they’d like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from […]

  • A group of professionals sits in a circle holding papers and discussing something intently
    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    Featured Policy Power: Advocacy Skills For an Inclusive Future

    Policy Power: Advocacy Skills For an Inclusive Future

    Autism Society of Minnesota 2380 Wycliff St. Ste. 102, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Dive into the world of civic engagement and disability advocacy in this dynamic, three-session course led by AuSM’s Policy Director. Tailored for adults with autism and their allies, this program welcomes participants from intersecting marginalized communities and will provide accommodations to ensure accessibility and inclusion.

    $39.99 – $59.99
  • Advocacy group of people
    Featured Policy Power: Advocacy Skills For an Inclusive Future

    Policy Power: Advocacy Skills For an Inclusive Future

    Autism Society of Minnesota 2380 Wycliff St. Ste. 102, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Dive into the world of civic engagement and disability advocacy in this dynamic, three-session course led by AuSM’s Policy Director. Tailored for adults with autism and their allies, this program welcomes participants from intersecting marginalized communities and will provide accommodations to ensure accessibility and inclusion.

    $39.99 – $59.99
  • Advocacy group of people
    Featured Policy Power: Advocacy Skills For an Inclusive Future

    Policy Power: Advocacy Skills For an Inclusive Future

    Autism Society of Minnesota 2380 Wycliff St. Ste. 102, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Dive into the world of civic engagement and disability advocacy in this dynamic, three-session course led by AuSM’s Policy Director. Tailored for adults with autism and their allies, this program welcomes participants from intersecting marginalized communities and will provide accommodations to ensure accessibility and inclusion.

    $39.99 – $59.99
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    Featured AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    Dogwood Coffee 2700 University Ave W Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they’d like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from […]

  • A group of professionals sits in a circle holding papers and discussing something intently
    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    Featured

    Understanding Autism

    Virtual Event

    Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis, common characteristics, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions.

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    30th Annual Minnesota Autism Conference

    Doubletree Hilton Minneapolis Airport Hotel 2020 American Blvd. E, Bloomington, MN, United States

    The 30th Annual Minnesota Autism Conference will be held April 16-18, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport Hotel. Join us for this landmark gathering to access the latest insights and resources on autism in one place. This year’s conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers and informative breakout sessions designed for autistics, family members, educators, and professionals alike.

    $499
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    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    Autism Certification

    Autism Certification

    Virtual Event

    This certificate program is designed to prepare professionals, educators, caregivers, and service providers, to provide direct support to people impacted by autism. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the autism diagnosis, the issues affecting autistic people, and some of AuSM’s favorite support strategies.

    $300
  • A group of people sit at tables watching a presentation
    Featured

    Understanding Autism

    Virtual Event

    Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis, common characteristics, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions.

  • A group of adults sits in a circle of comfortable chairs at a coffee shop and talks animatedly
    Featured AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    Dogwood Coffee 2700 University Ave W Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they’d like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from […]

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    Autism Certification

    Autism Certification

    Virtual Event

    This certificate program is designed to prepare professionals, educators, caregivers, and service providers, to provide direct support to people impacted by autism. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the autism diagnosis, the issues affecting autistic people, and some of AuSM’s favorite support strategies.

    $300
  • A group of eleven people, including adults and children, pose together outdoors during a community event. They are all wearing matching red "Team Liam" shirts, except for a young boy in the center who is wearing a yellow "Liam" shirt. Some participants have medals around their necks, while others are holding stuffed animals. The group appears happy, with smiles on their faces, standing on a paved path with trees and a building in the background. They are dressed casually, with some wearing athletic shoes, sunglasses, and hats.

    Steps for Autism 2025

    ROC at the St. Louis Park Rec Center 3700 Monterey Drive, St Louis Park, MN

    Join us for the 25th Annual Steps for Autism in Minnesota from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Sunday, May 18 at the ROC at the St. Louis Park Rec Center. You'll experience fun activities, an autism resource fair, and opportunities for community connections. What to Expect at Steps for Autism: Resource Fair – Connect with organizations […]

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    Autism Certification

    Autism Certification

    Virtual Event

    This certificate program is designed to prepare professionals, educators, caregivers, and service providers, to provide direct support to people impacted by autism. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the autism diagnosis, the issues affecting autistic people, and some of AuSM’s favorite support strategies.

    $300
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    Workshop: Neurodivergent Intimacy

    Virtual Event

    Explore relationships, sex, and intimacy with a neurodiversity-affirming perspective. Drawing from a wide range of relationship structures, including LGBTQ+, BDSM, polyamory, and more, this workshop will give you tools for improved communication and healthy boundaries. You will learn how to communicate your needs and support your partner(s) in long-term relationships or short-term relationships. This workshop […]

    $39.99 – $59.99
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    Featured

    Understanding Autism

    Virtual Event

    Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis, common characteristics, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions.

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    Featured AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    Dogwood Coffee 2700 University Ave W Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they’d like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from […]

  • A group of professionals sits in a circle holding papers and discussing something intently
    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
  • A group of adults sits in a circle of comfortable chairs at a coffee shop and talks animatedly
    Featured AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    Dogwood Coffee 2700 University Ave W Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they’d like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from […]

  • A group of professionals sits in a circle holding papers and discussing something intently
    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    Featured

    Understanding Autism

    Virtual Event

    Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis, common characteristics, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions.

  • A small wooden-framed whiteboard with the words “Sex Education” written on it, with overlapping male and female gender symbols above the text, sits on a bright yellow background. To the right of the board are sexual health items, including a pack of pills, a syringe, a pregnancy test, and several gold-wrapped condoms.
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    Workshop: Demystifying “The Sex Talk”

    Virtual Event

    Current research undeniably supports the value of comprehensive sexuality education, with benefits ranging from reduced rates of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, to decreased instances of sexual harm, to a positive impact on global climate change; however, these important conversations are often not inclusive of autistic and neurodivergent individuals. This is not only because […]

    $39.99 – $59.99
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    Featured

    Understanding Autism

    Virtual Event

    Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis, common characteristics, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions.

  • A group of adults sits in a circle of comfortable chairs at a coffee shop and talks animatedly
    Featured AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    Dogwood Coffee 2700 University Ave W Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they’d like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from […]

  • A group of professionals sits in a circle holding papers and discussing something intently
    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    Autism Certification Summer Session

    Autism Certification Summer Session

    Virtual Event

    This certificate program is designed to prepare professionals, educators, caregivers, and service providers, to provide direct support to people impacted by autism. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the autism diagnosis, the issues affecting autistic people, and some of AuSM’s favorite support strategies.

    $300
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    Autism Certification Summer Session

    Autism Certification Summer Session

    Virtual Event

    This certificate program is designed to prepare professionals, educators, caregivers, and service providers, to provide direct support to people impacted by autism. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the autism diagnosis, the issues affecting autistic people, and some of AuSM’s favorite support strategies.

    $300
  • A classroom of people watching a presenter in front of a screen
    Autism Certification Summer Session

    Autism Certification Summer Session

    Virtual Event

    This certificate program is designed to prepare professionals, educators, caregivers, and service providers, to provide direct support to people impacted by autism. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the autism diagnosis, the issues affecting autistic people, and some of AuSM’s favorite support strategies.

    $300
  • A group of people sit at tables watching a presentation
    Featured

    Understanding Autism

    Virtual Event

    Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis, common characteristics, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions.

  • A group of adults sits in a circle of comfortable chairs at a coffee shop and talks animatedly
    Featured AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    Dogwood Coffee 2700 University Ave W Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they’d like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from […]

  • A group of professionals sits in a circle holding papers and discussing something intently
    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    Ride for Hope 2025

    The Emporium 736 Rodeo Dr, Hudson, WI, United States

    FOR 17 YEARS, Ascentek’s Ride for Hope has united riders, families and communities to support a cause that touches countless lives. Together, we’ve raised vital awareness and support for the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM). This year, we’re back and ready to ride with purpose, passion and heart! Not a Rider? Join us for dinner […]

    $30
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    10 Affirmations for Parents of Autistic Kids (From a Mom Who Gets It)

    Virtual Event

    Parenting an autistic kiddo comes with plenty of lessons — some hilarious, some heartbreaking, and all very real. Join Miss Shannan Paul — comedian, storyteller, and full-time single mom to her amazing autistic teen — for a session built around 10 affirmations every parent needs to hear. These aren’t Pinterest quotes or sugar-coated mantras. These […]

    Free
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    Now and Venn: AuDHD and Overlapping Neurodivergence

    Virtual Event

    As awareness of neurodivergence grows, more individuals are being identified as having both autism and ADHD, a combination often referred to as AuDHD. This virtual workshop offers an in-depth exploration of what it means to be doubly neurodivergent, focusing on the unique strengths, challenges, and nuances that come with an AuDHD diagnosis. Led by Beth, […]

    $39.99 – $59.99
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    AuSM Professional

    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
  • A group of adults sits in a circle of comfortable chairs at a coffee shop and talks animatedly
    Featured AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    Dogwood Coffee 2700 University Ave W Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they’d like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from […]

  • A young Black girl with braids and beads smiles as she hugs her mother from behind. Both are smiling warmly in a close-up portrait.
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    Understanding Autism Through an Intersectional Lens

    Virtual Event

    Join AuSM’s Understanding Autism class: a free, one-hour session that will give you the essential tools to recognize, respect, and support autistic experiences. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, professional, or exploring your own identity, this class will help you shift from confusion to clarity with a neurodiversity-affirming mindset. You’ll learn what autism really means, what it often looks like, […]

    Free
  • A row of school lockers painted in bright colors including blue, yellow, pink, gray, and orange, under fluorescent lights.
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    School Seclusion, Suspension, and Expulsion: What Families Need to Know

    Virtual Event

    Join us for a conversation on exclusionary discipline in schools with parent and advocate Maren Christenson Hofer, Executive Director of the Multicultural Autism Action Network.  Learn about the history of these practices, how they are defined, what the data tells us about who is most affected, parent and student rights, and the current discussions going on at […]

    Free
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    Featured

    Understanding Autism

    Virtual Event

    Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis, common characteristics, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions.

  • Three people at a protest hold signs in the air. One sign reads “Justice 4 All,” another reads “I Want to Be Heard,” and the third says “We are Equal.”
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    Know Your Rights

    Virtual Event

    Disability rights are applicable to every area of life, from housing, to education, from employment to public access. Join Jillian Nelson, Policy Director for the Autism Society of Minnesota to learn more about the rights that protect people with autism, how to access those rights and how to seek support if those rights are violated. This session […]

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    AuSM Professional Networking Group

    Virtual Event

    If you’re a professional who works with autistic clients – or are working towards your licensure so you can – AuSM’s Counseling and Consulting team has a resource to help you connect with therapists in our space.  AuSM’s Professional Networking Group offers a chance for therapists to meet with other professionals who see clients with autism to ask questions, share cases, and build peer-to-peer relationships.

    Free
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    AuSM Workshop – Eating Disorders and Autism: Understanding the Overlap and Supporting Recovery

    Virtual Event

    Autistic individuals are at significantly higher risk for certain eating disorders—especially anorexia and ARFID—yet their experiences are often misunderstood or overlooked in traditional treatment models. This workshop, co-presented by the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) and Melrose Center, explores the intersection of autism and eating disorders through research, lived experience, and clinical insight. We’ll examine […]

    $39.99 – $59.99
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    Understanding Autism

    Virtual Event

    Understanding Autism is AuSM’s introductory class. You’ll learn all about the diagnosis, common characteristics, and some basic evidenced-based best practices to support autistic individuals and sensory processing sensitivities. Each session lasts one hour with time for you to ask specific questions.

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    Featured AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    AuSM Adult Coffee Club

    Dogwood Coffee 2700 University Ave W Suite 100, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Coffee Club is a space where autistic and neurodiverse adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage and/or snack. Adults are welcome to bring items that make them feel comfortable, can stay as long as they’d like, stim, and parallel play. We ask that participants purchase something from […]

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