The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) joins the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Autism Society of America (ASA), and other national partners in raising deep concern about recent changes to the CDC’s website that imply uncertainty about the well-established scientific consensus on autism and vaccines. Public institutions have a…
Show your camp spirit year-round with brand-new designs in AuSM’s merch store! Whether you’ve been a camper, counselor, or supporter, these shirts, hoodies, and apparel let you celebrate your love for the best week of the year. Each design is inspired by the joy, friendship, and…
For more than 50 years, the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) has been here for you: providing mental health therapy tailored to autistic experience, offering summer camps where kids and adults can belong and thrive, advocating at the Capitol, and equipping families, educators, and professionals with tools to…
The Autism Society of Minnesota is deeply concerned by statements made at yesterday’s White House event on autism, where unsubstantiated claims were presented as the “cause” of autism and harmful language was used to describe autistic people. Autism is a diverse, lifelong disability shaped by a complex interaction of genetic,…
In 2025, AuSM was selected by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Disability Services Division, to expand our equity-focused work supporting families of autistic children. With this support, AuSM is building Pathways for BIPOC Families, a new initiative designed to reduce cultural barriers and ensure that families in…
The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is excited to share our 2025–2026 Fall Activities Guide—your one-stop resource for workshops, classes, events, therapy, advocacy, and community connection this season. Whether you’re an autistic adult, caregiver, educator, or ally, you’ll find opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. From…
Do you have tools, strategies, or stories that could make a difference in the lives of autistic people and their families? Apply now to present at the 2026 Minnesota Autism Conference, happening April 15–16, 2026 at the Doubletree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport Hotel. Each year, the…
Thanks to your support and the ongoing investment of the Minnesota Department of Human Services Disability Services Division, AuSM’s Family to Family initiative is entering a powerful new chapter. We’ve had amazing success over the last year in meeting our goals of reaching multicultural families that are traditionally…
For many autistic people, masking—hiding or suppressing natural behaviors in order to fit in or avoid judgment—can feel like a necessary survival skill. But it often comes at a high cost, leading to burnout, identity confusion, and disconnection from authentic self-expression. That’s why the Autism Society of Minnesota…
At a time when autistic people are facing cuts to services and growing barriers to inclusion, AuSM’s education programs have never been more essential—or more impactful. This spring, our community came together in record numbers to learn, grow, connect, and reclaim what makes us strong. From our…