After having to postpone AuSM Summer Camps last year due to the pandemic, AuSM is thrilled to offer two sessions of Camp Discovery and three sessions of Camp Hand in Hand this summer. AuSM is seeking staff to work as counselors this summer, especially in all three sessions of Camp…
It’s not every day that an AuSM community member is featured on a TV show with an internationally acclaimed chef, but Sheletta Brundidge has a special kind of spark that attracts the spotlight. That spark is what landed the Brundidge family on an episode of Family Dinner, the new show…
Autism Friendly Austin, the Autism Society of Minnesota, and the Hormel Historic Home will co-host “Autistically Thriving: Living a Self-Determined Life,” an in-person and virtual informative workshop held on June 10 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and lead by Judy Endow, LCSW, author and international speaker on a variety of autism-related…
We grieve the senseless loss of Daunte Wright, another young, Black man killed by a police officer. We see the tragedy of systemic racism played out again and again in our neighborhoods, on our streets. As witnesses to these horrific acts of violence against members of our community, especially Black,…
AuSM Summer Camps rely on the generosity of community donations to ensure a rewarding and fun summer camp experience for all campers. The AuSM Camps Wish List is hosted by Amazon and includes a variety of items from low to high cost. Purchased items are shipped directly to AuSM and…
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families, has compiled a list of resources for those experiencing trauma and other difficult emotions as the Derek Chauvin trial unfolds. This guide, directed toward members…
April is National Autism Acceptance Month, a special opportunity to show your support for the autism community. AuSM invites you to partner with us in April to increase autism acceptance. Partners participate in one or more of the following activities starting in April and continuing for as long as desired.
NEW DATE, NEW OUTDOOR LOCATION! Join AuSM for the 21st Annual Steps for Autism in Minnesota, AuSM’s largest fundraiser of the year, held on May 23 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Como Lakeside Pavilion. During this Hybrid Edition, you will find community, resources, and support. With safety in mind…
AuSM is looking for recreation day program and residential camp staff who are interested in getting direct support experience while learning and practicing strategies with individuals with autism. If you are interested in a career in the healthcare field, in education, or in working with individuals on the spectrum (e.g.,…
Dear Dr. Amy: I looked at the calendar this week and realized COVID has been a part of people’s lives for one year. I also know people now are getting vaccinated. I have friends who have gotten vaccinated and are anxious to get back to their “normal,” pre-COVID lives. While I…