Doubletree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport, 2020 American Blvd. E. Bloomington, MN 55425
April 16-18, 2025
Join AuSM in April, 2025 at the Doubletree Hilton Minneapolis Airport Hotel for the 30th Annual Minnesota Autism Conference!
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Finding reliable information about autism shouldn’t be like navigating a maze. What if there was one place you could go to learn from dozens of experts (including autistics themselves), learn about the services that are available, and connect with people just like you?
That’s the Minnesota Autism Conference, a 3-day event that features inspiring keynote speakers and informative breakout sessions designed for autistics, family members, educators, and professionals alike. Whether you are just starting your autism journey (welcome!) or you have many years under your belt, we have content that meets you where you are created by your community members.
When you’re not listening to educational sessions, you can browse the AuSM Shop for fidgets, lifestyle products, and books, connect with autism exhibitors, or network with other attendees. Spaces are limited for the in-person conference. Register now!
Interested in volunteering? Email kulrick@ausm.org for additional information!
Please note: the virtual rate is not eligible for discounts.
Continuing Education
This conference has been approved for CEUs from the following boards:
- Behavior Health & Therapy – 22 hours
- Marriage & Family Therapy – 22 hours
- Social Work – 32 hours
- Psychology – 15 hours
- School Admin – 22 hours
2025 Keynote Speakers
Tiffany Hammond
April 17, 2025, 8:00–9:30 a.m.
“Storytelling as Advocacy: Why Telling Our Stories Matters”
Anne Gearity
April 17, 2025, 2:45–4:15 p.m.
“Using Emotion (Co)Regulation to Stay Upright When You Feel Like Falling Apart”
Mash Makhlyagina
April 18, 2025, 8:00–9:30 a.m.
“Reading Between the Lines: Ableism in Literacy Education”
Detailed Schedule
See the full schedule with all breakout session descriptions and speaker bios so you can plan your conference experience!
Foundational Workshop
Join us on April 16 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. for a workshop that lays the foundations to the rest of the week. You’ll learn about what autism is and basic supports, trending topics in the autism world, and have time to connect in small group discussions.
Virtual Sessions
Can’t join us in person? Experience the 30th Annual Minnesota Autism Conference from the comfort of your home! The virtual option includes access to all keynote presentations as well as a selection of breakout sessions, providing valuable insights and strategies from leading experts in the autism community.
Accessibility at the Conference
AuSM is dedicated to making our events as accessible as possible. To help our participants feel more comfortable, we’ve created a document laying out the accommodations in place, those available when requested, and current barriers.
You can also find our Code of Conduct here. This document helps everyone understand what to expect, and tells you how to get help if you experience harassment or other negative experiences at the conference.
To view a social narrative with detailed information about what to expect at the conference, click here.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
AUTISTICS
The conference presents a great opportunity to meet your peers, learn more about services that can improve your life, trade strategies with other self-advocates, and even help expand people’s conceptions of what autism can look like. You’ll learn from autistic presenters, find resources and services, and connect with your community.
EDUCATORS
The Minnesota Autism Conference is a great place for educators to stay up to date on the latest best practices and research for autism. Connect with other educators and learn practical strategies that will help you with everything from behaviors to classroom management. You’ll receive a Certificate of Attendance for CE credits.
FAMILY MEMBERS
The Minnesota autism conference presents opportunities to connect with other caregivers, meet adults on the spectrum, find new resources, and get revitalized! You’ll come away with new strategies, new resources, and a community of people who understand.
PROFESSIONALS
Autism professionals of all kinds come the Minnesota Autism Conference to learn new strategies, research, and ideas. You can earn CE credits, connect with colleagues, and gain practical skills.
Paying for Conference With Waivers
Many attendees of the Minnesota Autism Conference use waiver funding to help pay for the event. If you have a waiver, check with your case worker to see if it will apply to your registration cost. To help make it easier, we’ve created a document with sample waiver goals and how to connect them to the conference.
The Venue
The 2025 Minnesota Autism Conference is held at the Hilton Doubletree Minneapolis Airport, 2020 American Blvd. E. Bloomington, MN 55425. Your registration includes lunch on April 17 and 18, as well as complimentary coffee and tea all three days.
To book a hotel room at a reduced rate of $159 per night, click below or call (952)-851-4758, and ask for the AuSM Conference block of rooms. Rates will go up after March 21, 2025, and reservations can’t be guaranteed.
Sponsorship
You can become a part of this amazing event as a sponsor! 400+ caregivers, parents, educators, individuals with autism, professionals, and more participate. Throughout the event, there are more than 25 educational sessions presented by experts, including three keynote speakers. Participants come eager for resources; exhibits are open and busy throughout this three-day event.
Sponsor Benefits Include
Conference Registrations
Exhibit Booth
Description in Program
2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Exhibitors
Printing Sponsor
Cancellation Policy
Notification of cancellation: If an event or class is cancelled or postponed, AuSM will attempt to notify you via phone, using the phone number provided with your registration. We also will post notice of cancellations and postponements on www.ausm.org.
Cancellation by registrant: Refunds less a $25 processing fee will be given for cancellations received in writing to info@ausm.org ten business days prior to the start of the event or class. Following this date, no refunds will be given. Requests for transfer of registration to another individual will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Cancellation by program organizer: AuSM reserves the right to cancel an event or class due to low registrations or other circumstances that make the event or class non-viable. If AuSM cancels an event or class, registrants will be offered a full refund. If the event or class is postponed, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event or class at the new, future date.
