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…
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…
The Minnesota autism community has a new hometown hero to root for—Eva Erickson, a proud Eagan native, lifelong hockey player, and PhD candidate, who is now making waves on the 48th season of Survivor. But beyond her impressive athletic and academic accomplishments, Eva’s story is one of resilience, determination, and…
We’re thrilled to share that the Autism Society of Minnesota’s (AuSM) 2024 Annual Report is now available for you to explore. This report is a reflection of the incredible work we’ve done over the past year—work made possible by our dedicated community, partners, and supporters. Inside…
We’re excited to announce that registration and fundraising for Steps for Autism 2025 are officially open! Mark your calendars and get ready to walk, fundraise, and celebrate our autism community. Funds raised through Steps for Autism stay local, supporting AuSM’s summer camps, counseling services, education efforts, training,…
At AuSM, we believe that every autistic individual deserves access to opportunities that empower them to thrive—regardless of financial barriers. Our commitment to accessibility means ensuring that cost is never a hurdle for those who need our services most. This February, we’re launching a fundraising campaign to…
AuSM is excited to share new resources created as part of our Family to Family Grant, supported by the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services Disability Services Division. These resources are designed to meet the diverse needs of families in our community, providing culturally relevant, multilingual support for those…
AuSM is thrilled to partner with Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, RT Autism Awareness Foundation, Olmstead Medical Center, Walgreens, and the Multicultural Autism Action Network to provide sensory-friendly vaccine clinics this fall! Saturday November 9th in Rochester (all ages) Partners: Olmstead Medical Center, RT Autism Awareness Foundation…
The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) will host its 7th annual Autistic Community Summit on November 9 at Woodlake Church in Richfield – an event planned by autistics, for autistics, and one of the first events of its kind in the nation. The theme for this year’s Autistic Community…
Puzzle builders and autism community supporters will race the clock and each other at AuSM’s annual Jigsaw Puzzle Competition, a September 28th fundraiser at Mall of America to support the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM). Competing both in-person at MOA and virtually via Zoom, teams will help raise…