The AuSM Connections Jigsaw Puzzle Competition will be offered in a virtual format in 2020. On Oct. 24 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., teams of puzzlers will gather on Zoom to put their skills to the test while supporting the local autism community. Organized by AuSM, the AuSM Connections Jigsaw Puzzle…
For the first time ever, the AuSM Bookstore is available for online shopping. Featuring a limited, curated collection of books and sensory items, the AuSM Bookstore is open for online shopping before, during and after the AuSM Autistic Community Summit event on Sept. 19. From now through Sept. 27, the…
On Sept. 19, AuSM will hold its third annual AuSM Autistic Community Summit, a unique event that is organized by autistics for autistics. Held virtually through the Zoom platform, the Summit is an opportunity for autistic adults to come together virtually and learn while sharing the wisdom they’ve gained through…
Thank you to everyone who participated in the first ever AuSM Community Unity Challenge Aug. 14-16, 2020! It was a great opportunity to connect with friends and family, share kindness, and have fun. All proceeds from the AuSM Community Unity Challenge support AuSM’s programs and services for the local autism…
As schools in each district determine their models for teaching this fall (in-person, distance learning, or a hybrid mix), use the content from Stronger Together in 2020 to help guide your plans for your students. The Stronger Together in 2020 virtual content includes on-demand sessions that offer education strategies on…
In a pandemic summer of canceled activities, social distancing, and mask wearing, AuSM wants to spread some summertime joy. We invite you to participate in the first ever AuSM Community Unity Challenge Aug. 14-16, 2020. Connect with friends and family. Get creative. Share kindness. All while having some quirky, scavenger-hunt-type…
Spend a summer Monday on a pristine golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and Annika Sorenstam when you join AuSM for the 25th Annual AuSM Golf Classic at The Royal Club in Lake Elmo on Aug. 3. This event will be adjusted to accommodate Minnesota’s COVID-19 pandemic regulations. Golfing foursomes…
AuSM is partnering with Metro ECSU, Minnesota Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders, Minnesota Department of Education, and University of St. Thomas to offer a two-day Summer Symposium: Evidence-Based Practices for Supporting Learners with ASD and EBD in a Multi-Tiered System of Support. This event will be offered in an…
Unprecedented times call for creativity, collaboration, and community. The Autism Societies of Minnesota and Greater Wisconsin were proud to offer a first-ever joint conference brought to our communities virtually April 30-May 2, 2020. We are pleased to announce this amazing content, including keynote presentations from Judy Endow, LCSW; Loui Lord…
Thank you to the more than 1,000 people who participated in the Stronger Together in 2020 virtual autism conference. The unprecedented event included a full day pre-conference workshop by Kelly Mahler, MS, OTR/L about Interoception: Practical Solutions for Promoting Self-Regulation, Positive Behavior, Language Development and Social Participation; four live-stream keynote…