AuSM’s 2023 Summer Recreation Catalog and 5th Edition of AuSM’s Guide to Sensory-Friendly Minnesota now is available online. On these pages, you’ll find options for spring and summer activities and educational opportunities designed to meet the needs of youth and adults with autism. We celebrate individuals with autism by continuing…
Jackson is a nonverbal autistic child who in the summer of 2022 became a first-time camper – which also marked the first time he’s been away from family for multiple days. To gather Jackson’s success story, AuSM spoke to his mother, Amber Bluhm, about overcoming her and her husband’s reservations…
The Kid Experts at Children’s Minnesota are partnering with the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) and Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN) to vaccinate autistic children against COVID-19 and the flu. Trained specialists from AuSM and MAAN will be onsite at Children’s Minnesota’s primary care clinics in St. Paul, Maple Grove, and…
We’re proud to share a new series of resources as part of the AuSM Celebrates Interdependence campaign! We’ve had a number of requests from our community for information on navigating ableism in the workplace, and in response we created resources for both autistic employees and their employers. Check out all…
Co-hosted by Kelly Mahler and Chloe Rothschild, this virtual workshop, A Kinder Approach to Challenging Behavior, will present 5 key areas that should be a support consideration for every single person: Finding the WHY, Communication, Sensory Needs, Predictability, and a Structured Approach to…
Early in our history, AuSM launched the first iteration of its social skills programming in the form of classes called Eagle’s Nest. After continuing the program under that name for years, we evolved into AuSM Social Skills Classes to reflect the focus of our community on providing opportunities for…
The Autism Society of MN is seeking your feedback on adult programming! We would like autistic adults to share information about the programming they want to see. You have the opportunity to provide your opinion on past programming and what you would like to participate in the future. This could…
The person in this role will absorb the planning, direction, and coordination of core departments in partnership with the Executive Director. That work will entail but not be limited to planning, directing, and overseeing operational activities and various teams in the organization, as well as collaborating with the Executive Director…
This September, AuSM will be holding its fifth annual AuSM Autistic Community Summit. For the first time in two years, the event will include an in-person component, with speakers and attendees gathering. This event centers autistics and allows them to share the wisdom they’ve gained through lives of experience. In…
With a prevalence rate of one in 36 in Minnesota, autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the state. To help improve the lives of people with autism and their families, the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) will raise funds by hosting the 22nd Annual Steps for Autism…