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SUMMARY:AuSM Professional Networking Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis group is meant for: \n\nTherapists\nPsychologists\nOccupational therapists\nPsychiatrists\nSocial workers\nCase managers\nHealthcare providers\n\nAs we meet\, one member of AuSM’s staff will share an anonymized case study\, then open the group for others to share relevant experiences that we can all learn from. This is a great opportunity to troubleshoot your problems and learn from the wisdom of other professionals as we work through challenging cases. \nWith increased diagnosis of autism\, therapists are becoming aware that they need to increase competency in serving these clients; this group can help. We paused this networking group during the pandemic\, but now it’s time we pick it back up. Like you\, we’ve learned a lot since this group last met. Eager to likewise learn and share? Let’s talk it out – and then keep it going.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-professional-networking-group-2/2029-05-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Events
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SUMMARY:AuSM LGBTQIA Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder who identify as LGBTQIA gather to discuss topics related to the intersection of autism and gender/sexuality. This group is held virtually only.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-lgbtqia-support-group/2029-05-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:LGBTQIA Adults with ASD,Support Groups
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UID:10003252-1873447200-1873450800@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Autism
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Participate\nCaregivers\, parents\, grandparents\, group home and day program staff\, Personal Care Attendants\, and health care staff will benefit from this class. *Note\, this is a single-session class. Content is the same for all sessions. AuSM offers these sessions at different times to accommodate as many schedules as possible. When registering\, select the session that works best for you.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/understanding-autism-11/2029-05-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured,Understanding Autism,Uniting the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20240520T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T155106Z
UID:10002166-1873737000-1873742400@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Family Members of Adults on the Spectrum Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, caregivers\, and other family members of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (18+) gather to discuss challenges\, triumphs\, and strategies for support. This group is held virtually only.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-family-members-of-adults-on-the-spectrum-support-group/2029-05-17/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adult Family Member with ASD,Support Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290519T100000
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CREATED:20230925T143817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T142343Z
UID:10002368-1873872000-1873879200@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Saturday\, Bell Museum
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Visits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe quietest time to visit the museum is late afternoon\, when we have fewer visitors and our space is generally uncrowded. Be sure to check out the items you can borrow at the museum below! \nSensory friendly resources\nVisitors are welcome to check out additional resources like our quiet spaces. You can borrow a sensory pack with tools such as visual timers\, weighted lap pads\, and hearing protection if it helps make the visit more enjoyable\, and a social narrative is available for download to prepare for your visit. (Note\, this is currently not accurate with COVID-19 procedures. Check out this general social narrative from the Autism Society of Minnesota). Read more about the museum’s other accessibility resources here. \nSensory Friendly Saturday\nPrepare for your visit to Sensory Friendly Saturday with a short video – click here to watch. \n\n\n\n\n\nbellinfo@umn.edu \n612.626-9660
URL:https://ausm.org/event/sensory-friendly-saturday-bell-museum/2029-05-19/
LOCATION:Bell Museum\, St. Paul\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Sensory Friendly
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20250528T154825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T151131Z
UID:10003101-1875099600-1875110400@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Transportation Museum is committed to welcoming all train enthusiasts! From 1-4pm on the first Saturday of the month\, noises and lights in the museum will be minimized and sensory tools will be available to borrow. Sensory tools will also be available on our short caboose ride (included in admission). The admission cost for an adult is $15\, student (6-16) is $10\, and preschooler (3-5) is $5.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-minnesota-transportation-museum/2029-06-02/
LOCATION:Minnesota Transportation Museum\, 193 Pennsylvania Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, 55130
CATEGORIES:Uniting the Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Transportation Museum":MAILTO:office@trainride.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20250801T153735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T153735Z
UID:10003253-1875866400-1875870000@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Autism
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Participate\nCaregivers\, parents\, grandparents\, group home and day program staff\, Personal Care Attendants\, and health care staff will benefit from this class. *Note\, this is a single-session class. Content is the same for all sessions. AuSM offers these sessions at different times to accommodate as many schedules as possible. When registering\, select the session that works best for you.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/understanding-autism-11/2029-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured,Understanding Autism,Uniting the Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20251211T211548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T211548Z
UID:10003454-1875970800-1875978000@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Adult Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION: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 our venues. \nAuSM will provide a concierge staff person to help assist with questions\, check-in\, help with ordering\, and manage any issues that arise during the club. AuSM will provide a number of resources\, including a social narrative providing club details\, parking info\, menus\, and more. Due to staffing\, AuSM is unable to provide one-to-one support\, however it is encouraged to bring your own PCA or support person if needed.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-adult-coffee-club-2/2029-06-12/
LOCATION:Dogwood Coffee\, 2700 University Ave W Suite 100\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/coffeeclub.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20240520T160950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T152205Z
UID:10003171-1876132800-1876136400@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Professional Networking Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis group is meant for: \n\nTherapists\nPsychologists\nOccupational therapists\nPsychiatrists\nSocial workers\nCase managers\nHealthcare providers\n\nAs we meet\, one member of AuSM’s staff will share an anonymized case study\, then open the group for others to share relevant experiences that we can all learn from. This is a great opportunity to troubleshoot your problems and learn from the wisdom of other professionals as we work through challenging cases. \nWith increased diagnosis of autism\, therapists are becoming aware that they need to increase competency in serving these clients; this group can help. We paused this networking group during the pandemic\, but now it’s time we pick it back up. Like you\, we’ve learned a lot since this group last met. Eager to likewise learn and share? Let’s talk it out – and then keep it going.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-professional-networking-group-2/2029-06-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290616T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20230925T143817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T142343Z
UID:10002369-1876291200-1876298400@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Saturday\, Bell Museum
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Visits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe quietest time to visit the museum is late afternoon\, when we have fewer visitors and our space is generally uncrowded. Be sure to check out the items you can borrow at the museum below! \nSensory friendly resources\nVisitors are welcome to check out additional resources like our quiet spaces. You can borrow a sensory pack with tools such as visual timers\, weighted lap pads\, and hearing protection if it helps make the visit more enjoyable\, and a social narrative is available for download to prepare for your visit. (Note\, this is currently not accurate with COVID-19 procedures. Check out this general social narrative from the Autism Society of Minnesota). Read more about the museum’s other accessibility resources here. \nSensory Friendly Saturday\nPrepare for your visit to Sensory Friendly Saturday with a short video – click here to watch. \n\n\n\n\n\nbellinfo@umn.edu \n612.626-9660
URL:https://ausm.org/event/sensory-friendly-saturday-bell-museum/2029-06-16/
LOCATION:Bell Museum\, St. Paul\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Sensory Friendly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290621T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20240520T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T155106Z
UID:10003187-1876761000-1876766400@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Family Members of Adults on the Spectrum Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, caregivers\, and other family members of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (18+) gather to discuss challenges\, triumphs\, and strategies for support. This group is held virtually only.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-family-members-of-adults-on-the-spectrum-support-group/2029-06-21/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adult Family Member with ASD,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Support-Group-Images-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20250528T154825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T151131Z
UID:10003102-1878123600-1878134400@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Transportation Museum is committed to welcoming all train enthusiasts! From 1-4pm on the first Saturday of the month\, noises and lights in the museum will be minimized and sensory tools will be available to borrow. Sensory tools will also be available on our short caboose ride (included in admission). The admission cost for an adult is $15\, student (6-16) is $10\, and preschooler (3-5) is $5.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-minnesota-transportation-museum/2029-07-07/
LOCATION:Minnesota Transportation Museum\, 193 Pennsylvania Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, 55130
CATEGORIES:Uniting the Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Transportation Museum":MAILTO:office@trainride.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290709T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20250801T153735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T153735Z
UID:10003254-1878285600-1878289200@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Autism
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Participate\nCaregivers\, parents\, grandparents\, group home and day program staff\, Personal Care Attendants\, and health care staff will benefit from this class. *Note\, this is a single-session class. Content is the same for all sessions. AuSM offers these sessions at different times to accommodate as many schedules as possible. When registering\, select the session that works best for you.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/understanding-autism-11/2029-07-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured,Understanding Autism,Uniting the Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290710T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20251211T211548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T211548Z
UID:10003455-1878390000-1878397200@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Adult Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION: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 our venues. \nAuSM will provide a concierge staff person to help assist with questions\, check-in\, help with ordering\, and manage any issues that arise during the club. AuSM will provide a number of resources\, including a social narrative providing club details\, parking info\, menus\, and more. Due to staffing\, AuSM is unable to provide one-to-one support\, however it is encouraged to bring your own PCA or support person if needed.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-adult-coffee-club-2/2029-07-10/
LOCATION:Dogwood Coffee\, 2700 University Ave W Suite 100\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/coffeeclub.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20240520T160950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T152205Z
UID:10003172-1878552000-1878555600@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Professional Networking Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis group is meant for: \n\nTherapists\nPsychologists\nOccupational therapists\nPsychiatrists\nSocial workers\nCase managers\nHealthcare providers\n\nAs we meet\, one member of AuSM’s staff will share an anonymized case study\, then open the group for others to share relevant experiences that we can all learn from. This is a great opportunity to troubleshoot your problems and learn from the wisdom of other professionals as we work through challenging cases. \nWith increased diagnosis of autism\, therapists are becoming aware that they need to increase competency in serving these clients; this group can help. We paused this networking group during the pandemic\, but now it’s time we pick it back up. Like you\, we’ve learned a lot since this group last met. Eager to likewise learn and share? Let’s talk it out – and then keep it going.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-professional-networking-group-2/2029-07-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290719T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20240520T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T155106Z
UID:10003188-1879180200-1879185600@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Family Members of Adults on the Spectrum Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, caregivers\, and other family members of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (18+) gather to discuss challenges\, triumphs\, and strategies for support. This group is held virtually only.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-family-members-of-adults-on-the-spectrum-support-group/2029-07-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adult Family Member with ASD,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Support-Group-Images-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290721T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20230925T143817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T142343Z
UID:10002370-1879315200-1879322400@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Saturday\, Bell Museum
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Visits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe quietest time to visit the museum is late afternoon\, when we have fewer visitors and our space is generally uncrowded. Be sure to check out the items you can borrow at the museum below! \nSensory friendly resources\nVisitors are welcome to check out additional resources like our quiet spaces. You can borrow a sensory pack with tools such as visual timers\, weighted lap pads\, and hearing protection if it helps make the visit more enjoyable\, and a social narrative is available for download to prepare for your visit. (Note\, this is currently not accurate with COVID-19 procedures. Check out this general social narrative from the Autism Society of Minnesota). Read more about the museum’s other accessibility resources here. \nSensory Friendly Saturday\nPrepare for your visit to Sensory Friendly Saturday with a short video – click here to watch. \n\n\n\n\n\nbellinfo@umn.edu \n612.626-9660
URL:https://ausm.org/event/sensory-friendly-saturday-bell-museum/2029-07-21/
LOCATION:Bell Museum\, St. Paul\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Sensory Friendly
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20250528T154825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T151131Z
UID:10003103-1880542800-1880553600@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Transportation Museum is committed to welcoming all train enthusiasts! From 1-4pm on the first Saturday of the month\, noises and lights in the museum will be minimized and sensory tools will be available to borrow. Sensory tools will also be available on our short caboose ride (included in admission). The admission cost for an adult is $15\, student (6-16) is $10\, and preschooler (3-5) is $5.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-minnesota-transportation-museum/2029-08-04/
LOCATION:Minnesota Transportation Museum\, 193 Pennsylvania Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, 55130
CATEGORIES:Uniting the Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Transportation Museum":MAILTO:office@trainride.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20240520T160950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T152205Z
UID:10003173-1880971200-1880974800@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Professional Networking Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis group is meant for: \n\nTherapists\nPsychologists\nOccupational therapists\nPsychiatrists\nSocial workers\nCase managers\nHealthcare providers\n\nAs we meet\, one member of AuSM’s staff will share an anonymized case study\, then open the group for others to share relevant experiences that we can all learn from. This is a great opportunity to troubleshoot your problems and learn from the wisdom of other professionals as we work through challenging cases. \nWith increased diagnosis of autism\, therapists are becoming aware that they need to increase competency in serving these clients; this group can help. We paused this networking group during the pandemic\, but now it’s time we pick it back up. Like you\, we’ve learned a lot since this group last met. Eager to likewise learn and share? Let’s talk it out – and then keep it going.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-professional-networking-group-2/2029-08-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20250801T153735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T153735Z
UID:10003255-1881309600-1881313200@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Autism
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Participate\nCaregivers\, parents\, grandparents\, group home and day program staff\, Personal Care Attendants\, and health care staff will benefit from this class. *Note\, this is a single-session class. Content is the same for all sessions. AuSM offers these sessions at different times to accommodate as many schedules as possible. When registering\, select the session that works best for you.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/understanding-autism-11/2029-08-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured,Understanding Autism,Uniting the Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Conference-Sched-Image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20251211T211548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T211548Z
UID:10003456-1881414000-1881421200@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Adult Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION: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 our venues. \nAuSM will provide a concierge staff person to help assist with questions\, check-in\, help with ordering\, and manage any issues that arise during the club. AuSM will provide a number of resources\, including a social narrative providing club details\, parking info\, menus\, and more. Due to staffing\, AuSM is unable to provide one-to-one support\, however it is encouraged to bring your own PCA or support person if needed.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-adult-coffee-club-2/2029-08-14/
LOCATION:Dogwood Coffee\, 2700 University Ave W Suite 100\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290816T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20240520T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T155106Z
UID:10003189-1881599400-1881604800@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Family Members of Adults on the Spectrum Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, caregivers\, and other family members of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (18+) gather to discuss challenges\, triumphs\, and strategies for support. This group is held virtually only.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-family-members-of-adults-on-the-spectrum-support-group/2029-08-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adult Family Member with ASD,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290901T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290901T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20250528T154825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T151131Z
UID:10003104-1882962000-1882972800@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Transportation Museum is committed to welcoming all train enthusiasts! From 1-4pm on the first Saturday of the month\, noises and lights in the museum will be minimized and sensory tools will be available to borrow. Sensory tools will also be available on our short caboose ride (included in admission). The admission cost for an adult is $15\, student (6-16) is $10\, and preschooler (3-5) is $5.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-minnesota-transportation-museum/2029-09-01/
LOCATION:Minnesota Transportation Museum\, 193 Pennsylvania Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, 55130
CATEGORIES:Uniting the Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Transportation Museum":MAILTO:office@trainride.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20250801T153735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T153735Z
UID:10003256-1883728800-1883732400@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Autism
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Participate\nCaregivers\, parents\, grandparents\, group home and day program staff\, Personal Care Attendants\, and health care staff will benefit from this class. *Note\, this is a single-session class. Content is the same for all sessions. AuSM offers these sessions at different times to accommodate as many schedules as possible. When registering\, select the session that works best for you.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/understanding-autism-11/2029-09-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured,Understanding Autism,Uniting the Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20251211T211548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T211548Z
UID:10003457-1883833200-1883840400@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Adult Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION: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 our venues. \nAuSM will provide a concierge staff person to help assist with questions\, check-in\, help with ordering\, and manage any issues that arise during the club. AuSM will provide a number of resources\, including a social narrative providing club details\, parking info\, menus\, and more. Due to staffing\, AuSM is unable to provide one-to-one support\, however it is encouraged to bring your own PCA or support person if needed.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-adult-coffee-club-2/2029-09-11/
LOCATION:Dogwood Coffee\, 2700 University Ave W Suite 100\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20240520T160950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T152205Z
UID:10003174-1883995200-1883998800@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Professional Networking Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis group is meant for: \n\nTherapists\nPsychologists\nOccupational therapists\nPsychiatrists\nSocial workers\nCase managers\nHealthcare providers\n\nAs we meet\, one member of AuSM’s staff will share an anonymized case study\, then open the group for others to share relevant experiences that we can all learn from. This is a great opportunity to troubleshoot your problems and learn from the wisdom of other professionals as we work through challenging cases. \nWith increased diagnosis of autism\, therapists are becoming aware that they need to increase competency in serving these clients; this group can help. We paused this networking group during the pandemic\, but now it’s time we pick it back up. Like you\, we’ve learned a lot since this group last met. Eager to likewise learn and share? Let’s talk it out – and then keep it going.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-professional-networking-group-2/2029-09-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20290920T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20290920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20240520T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T155106Z
UID:10003190-1884623400-1884628800@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Family Members of Adults on the Spectrum Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Parents\, caregivers\, and other family members of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (18+) gather to discuss challenges\, triumphs\, and strategies for support. This group is held virtually only.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-family-members-of-adults-on-the-spectrum-support-group/2029-09-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adult Family Member with ASD,Support Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Support-Group-Images-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20291006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20291006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20250528T154825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T151131Z
UID:10003105-1885986000-1885996800@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Transportation Museum is committed to welcoming all train enthusiasts! From 1-4pm on the first Saturday of the month\, noises and lights in the museum will be minimized and sensory tools will be available to borrow. Sensory tools will also be available on our short caboose ride (included in admission). The admission cost for an adult is $15\, student (6-16) is $10\, and preschooler (3-5) is $5.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours-at-the-minnesota-transportation-museum/2029-10-06/
LOCATION:Minnesota Transportation Museum\, 193 Pennsylvania Ave\, St Paul\, MN\, 55130
CATEGORIES:Uniting the Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Transportation Museum":MAILTO:office@trainride.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20291008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20291008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20250801T153735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T153735Z
UID:10003257-1886148000-1886151600@ausm.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Autism
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Participate\nCaregivers\, parents\, grandparents\, group home and day program staff\, Personal Care Attendants\, and health care staff will benefit from this class. *Note\, this is a single-session class. Content is the same for all sessions. AuSM offers these sessions at different times to accommodate as many schedules as possible. When registering\, select the session that works best for you.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/understanding-autism-11/2029-10-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured,Understanding Autism,Uniting the Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ausm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Conference-Sched-Image.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20291009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20291009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182545
CREATED:20251211T211548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T211548Z
UID:10003458-1886252400-1886259600@ausm.org
SUMMARY:AuSM Adult Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION: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 our venues. \nAuSM will provide a concierge staff person to help assist with questions\, check-in\, help with ordering\, and manage any issues that arise during the club. AuSM will provide a number of resources\, including a social narrative providing club details\, parking info\, menus\, and more. Due to staffing\, AuSM is unable to provide one-to-one support\, however it is encouraged to bring your own PCA or support person if needed.
URL:https://ausm.org/event/ausm-adult-coffee-club-2/2029-10-09/
LOCATION:Dogwood Coffee\, 2700 University Ave W Suite 100\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
CATEGORIES:AuSM Classes,AuSM Events,Featured
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