Autism Acceptance Month got a prominent boost from Minnesota’s highest state office when Gov. Tim Walz issued the following State of Minnesota Proclamation: “WHEREAS: Autism Acceptance Month began as Autism Awareness Month, but the autism community has since outgrown autism awareness and grown into autism acceptance; and WHEREAS: In Minnesota…
The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is kicking off Autism Acceptance Month by challenging its community to engage in dialogue – and challenging conventions in posting this message on the nonprofit org’s website: “In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly established April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day, which…
To further its mission to create connections empowering everyone in the autism community with the resources needed to live fully, the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) will raise funds by hosting its 23rd Annual Steps for Autism in Minnesota at the Como Lakeside Pavilion on May 21. Individuals,…
The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) has curated a wide-ranging slate of autism experts and self-advocates as presenters for its 2023 Minnesota State Autism Conference, returning April 26-28, 2023. Keynote speakers include autistic journalist and author Eric Garcia, speech-language pathologist and social-cognitive therapist Kari Zweber Palmer of Social Thinking,…
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…
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…
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…
The Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disability Center, The Autism Society of MN and Disability Law Center have teamed up to ask state leaders to create a task force and pilot program to improve accessibility of county and state disability services. We need your help: if you are a person…
Please join our policy committee for a review of the legislative agenda we are currently working on. This listening session will also be a time to receive feedback, suggestions and public comments from our community. The committee is committed to representing the autism community and values the feedback and perspective…