The role of the Autistic Community Summit Committee is to support AuSM staff in putting on the Autistic Community Summit, while also providing feedback from the perspective of a community member. This event is by autistics, for autistics, and the committee serves as the connection between AuSM staff and our…
Join AuSM for an information and listening session to help us plan for the 2022 Autistic Community Summit, an event for autistics, by autistics. Whether or not you have attended Summit previously, we invite you to share what you would like to see during the 2022 Summit. While all…
As we move toward the new year, we want to ensure that we continue to build and provide resources and services in response to your need. Please help us create responsive content by sharing feedback about your needs and preferences. To receive feedback from as many people as possible, we…
AuSM is excited to share that in honor of Cyber Monday, we’re offering special deals on purchases at the AuSM Shop! Now is the perfect time to get started on your holiday shopping, and the AuSM Shop has plenty of fidgets and lifestyle items for your favorite autistics. Check out…
We invite you to submit an application to present during the 2022 state autism conference. Click here to access details about presenting at the conference and the proposal form. Click here to access the application. If you would like to work on your application over time or with others,…
St. Paul, Minn. (Sept. 1, 2021) – The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) will host a virtual workshop on Oct. 1, “More Effective Together: Building Relationships and Trust Through the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Model,” focused on the evidence-based model designed to help caregivers and children work together to address…
In June, people around the world celebrate Pride month. Here at AuSM, we’re taking this month to focus on the intersections of autism and the LGBTQIA community. This intersection has come into focus recently as research reveals that there is significant overlap between the two communities. A recent study found…
AuSM’s Advocacy Committee has been working hard on our package of accessibility bills and we’re currently at an important point. We need your help! Advocacy Alert Three bills from AuSM’s accessibility package are on the docket to receive hearings before the house and senate. We need you to reach out…
Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic in 2020, our AuSM Advocacy Committee (AAC) Co-Chairs, Jean Bender and Jillian Nelson, along with the support of committee members, had a year of triumph with the Minnesota legislature and participation with groups supporting important initiatives. Highlights include: Passing the…
AuSM is pleased to offer A Developmental Perspective on Sexuality from 7-9 p.m. on Dec. 8. This two-hour AuSM Skillshop will be held virtually and is tailored for caregivers of individuals with autism. Caregivers are the primary sexuality educators of their children, but many have questions about how to start…