In 2025, AuSM was selected by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Disability Services Division, to expand our equity-focused work supporting families of autistic children. With this support, AuSM is building Pathways for BIPOC Families, a new initiative designed to reduce cultural barriers and ensure that families in…
The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is excited to share our 2025–2026 Fall Activities Guide—your one-stop resource for workshops, classes, events, therapy, advocacy, and community connection this season. Whether you’re an autistic adult, caregiver, educator, or ally, you’ll find opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. From…
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…
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…
Each year, AuSM produces two catalogs to keep our community informed about educational opportunities in the next several months, including classes, workshops, and social and recreation programs. We’re thrilled to share that we’ve just published our 2024-2025 Education Catalog, available here on our website. In this piece you’ll…
The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) has long been supported by people outside of our organization who independently lead their own fundraising initiatives, with proceeds benefitting AuSM. In thanks to them – and to encourage more support from the at-large community – AuSM has created an online platform with…
It’s here! Each year, AuSM produces two catalogs to keep our community informed about everything we’re up to and we’re thrilled to share that the 2023-2024 Education Catalog is now available. In this piece you’ll find options for several virtual and in-person activities designed to meet the needs of youth…
Our newest resource is intended to help autistics practice flexibility, whether in seeing different perspectives, considering alternative options or ideas, adjusting plans, being open to change, or transitioning between activities. Many autistic individuals have a strong preference for routine and similarity. It can be overwhelmingand stressful when things change, when…
Have you ever heard the term “splinter skills” and wondered what it meant? Our latest resource is an introduction to splinter skills, including the difference between splinter skills and savant skills, information about the uneven autistic developmental profile, common challenges, and ways you can support someone who has splinter skills.
AuSM’s latest free resource is a guide like no other. If you are an event organizer, a teacher, a community organizer, or anyone who wants to create spaces that are accessible and inclusive, this guide is for you. While most resources around event accessibility focus exclusively on attendees, our guide…