The Autism Society of Minnesota staff will not be working on Friday, Dec. 24 nor Friday, Dec. 31. Limited staff will be working, both remote and in-office, between those dates. Regular hours will resume on Jan. 3, 2022. We wish you and your families a relaxing and safe holiday break.
The Centers for Disease Control’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network released its surveillance of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) report on Dec. 2, 2021 which notes that one in 44 U.S. children has ASD. This reflects an increase over the previous report of one in 54. Also consistent with…
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…
Family love fosters a bond that transcends challenges, defies expectations, and builds resilience. Megan Braun and her husband, Doug, learned that this love, combined with community support, is what brings joy to each day. BUILDING A FAMILY A couple who met while playing rugby at the University of North…
The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM), Multicultural Autism Action Network (MAAN), and Spero Academy are partnering with Hennepin Healthcare to offer a sensory-friendly COVID-19 vaccine clinic for kids and families on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Spero Academy in Minneapolis. The clinic will include private vaccine areas…
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 4th Annual AuSM Connections Jigsaw Puzzle Competition on Nov. 6, held in-person at Mall of America and virtually through the Zoom platform. More than 125 teams of one to four members competed in the 500-Piece and 1,000-Piece competitions, amazing event spectators with…
NOVEMBER 1-18, 2021 Make this November one to remember with opportunities for fun, connections, and generosity. Whether it’s building puzzles with a team and visiting our autism resource fair at the Mall of America, social media antics, nabbing a one-of-a-kind auction item, or making a donation in honor of someone…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing spread of the Delta variant, AuSM will continue to offer support groups virtually on Zoom. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our community and staff, and we will continue to monitor COVID data as we make further decisions regarding virtual versus in-person support…
On the pages of the 2021-2022 AuSM Education Catalog, you’ll find options for several virtual and in-person activities designed to meet the needs of youth and adults with autism. In this our 50th year, we celebrate individuals with autism by continuing to offer a welcoming place to learn, access services,…
This September, AuSM will hold its fourth annual Autistic Community Summit, an event organized by autistics for autistics to build a strong community through education, shared stories, and advocacy. The Summit, held virtually on Sept. 18, is an opportunity for autistic adults to gather and learn, while sharing the wisdom…