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Carrying the Work Forward: What’s Next for AuSM’s Family to Family Grant

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…

New AuSM Resources Support the Journey to Unmasking

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…

Education Rooted in Community and Courage: Spring 2025 at AuSM

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…

AuSM Branded Merch Is Here! Show Your Pride and Support the Cause

We’re excited to announce that AuSM branded merch is available now! Whether you’re looking to show your Minnesota pride, celebrate neurodiversity, or support the autism community in style, we’ve got something for you. Our new collection includes: Apparel featuring the AuSM logo – clean, classic, and…

Eva Erickson Talks Autism and Acceptance on Survivor

Earlier this month we introduced you to Eva Erickson, a contestant on season 48 of Survivor. In the most recent episode of this season, Eva takes center stage after she gets overwhelmed during a task and chooses to disclose her autism diagnosis to the rest of the competitors. We had…

Autism Acceptance Month 2025: Acceptance Is an Action

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to move beyond awareness and take meaningful action toward inclusion and support for autistic individuals. From Awareness to Acceptance In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly established April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day, which was initially focused on finding…

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