AuSM Improv
Have fun while learning how to respond to the unexpected, engage in reciprocal interactions, and support fellow participants in keeping a scene moving forward. No prior improv experience is necessary.
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AuSM Skillshops: Supplemental Needs Trust Planning
Learn about best estate planning practices to protect and provide for those you love with autism. Obtain knowledge on estate planning basics, planning for guardianship of minors, and how to use Supplemental and Special Needs Trusts. With proper preparation and the appropriate legal documents, families can best plan for the protection and security of their loved ones, as well as plan for extending the longevity of their assets in providing such care
Find out more »AuSM Improv
Have fun while learning how to respond to the unexpected, engage in reciprocal interactions, and support fellow participants in keeping a scene moving forward. No prior improv experience is necessary.
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Steps for Autism in Minnesota
Join AuSM for this hybrid edition of the 21st Annual Steps for Autism in Minnesota, AuSM’s largest fundraiser of the year. At Steps you will find community, resources, and support.
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AuSM Skillshop: Planning for the Unexpected: Emergency Preparedness for Autistic Adults
Unexpected emergencies are challenging for everyone, however there are multiple reasons why autistic adults may face increased challenges and difficulty with navigating these situations. Review the basic items that make up an emergency kit, how to prepare a basic emergency preparedness plan for you and others, and discuss resources that you can access after a disaster strikes. This session will also cover interactions with first responders, including disability disclosure, interaction strategies, and community concerns.
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ASD Direct Support Certification Summer Session
This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support individuals with autism and want to provide better service and care. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives.
Find out more »ASD Direct Support Certification Summer Session
This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support individuals with autism and want to provide better service and care. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives.
Find out more »ASD Direct Support Certification Summer Session
This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support individuals with autism and want to provide better service and care. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives.
Find out more »ASD Direct Support Certification Summer Session
This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support individuals with autism and want to provide better service and care. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives.
Find out more »ASD Direct Support Certification Summer Session
This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support individuals with autism and want to provide better service and care. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives.
Find out more »Camp Discovery Session 1
Camp Discovery is ideal for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder who will enjoy a summer camp experience with a high degree of structure and small group activities. Campers should be able to positively interact and safely participate within small groups, as this camp provides 1:4 support.
Find out more »Understanding Autism and Best Strategic Practices
Learn common characteristics of individuals with autism and sensory processing disorders. Obtain valuable insight on evidenced-based best practices to support people with autism and sensory processing sensitivities. Who Should Participate Caregivers, parents, grandparents, group home and day program staff, Personal Care Attendants, and health care staff will benefit from this class. Free thanks to the sponsorship of AuSM Premier Partner Best Care.
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Summer Recreation Session 1
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 2
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Camp Discovery Session 2
Camp Discovery is ideal for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder who will enjoy a summer camp experience with a high degree of structure and small group activities. Campers should be able to positively interact and safely participate within small groups, as this camp provides 1:4 support.
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Toneworks Music and Art Session 1
Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art. Each rotation is led by a teaching artist or therapist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages and ability levels. Exhibits will be open from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the last day of each session.
Find out more »Toneworks Music and Art Session 1
Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art. Each rotation is led by a teaching artist or therapist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages and ability levels. Exhibits will be open from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the last day of each session.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 1
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Toneworks Music and Art Session 1
Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art. Each rotation is led by a teaching artist or therapist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages and ability levels. Exhibits will be open from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the last day of each session.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 2
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Toneworks Music and Art Session 1
Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art. Each rotation is led by a teaching artist or therapist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages and ability levels. Exhibits will be open from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the last day of each session.
Find out more »Toneworks Music and Art Session 1
Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art. Each rotation is led by a teaching artist or therapist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages and ability levels. Exhibits will be open from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the last day of each session.
Find out more »Camp Hand in Hand Session 1
Camp Hand in Hand is held at Camp Knutson, north of Brainerd in Crosslake, Minn. on a peninsula between Trout Lake and Lower Whitefish Lake. Hand in Hand has a 1:1 staff-to-camper ratio.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 1
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 2
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 1
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 2
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Explore Duluth
Explore Duluth and have fun while safely participating in team-building adventures. Participants must have their own transportation to and from each site. Locations are subject to change and will be updated on this page.
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Outdoor Adventure Skills
Explore the forest, pond and prairie. Build a survival shelter with other campers, start a campfire using different techniques and make a s’more. Meet animal ambassadors and gain skills to navigate and overcome obstacles in the forest. Make friends and practice communicating your needs during safe, fun, off-trail adventures.
Find out more »Understanding Autism and Best Strategic Practices
Learn common characteristics of individuals with autism and sensory processing disorders. Obtain valuable insight on evidenced-based best practices to support people with autism and sensory processing sensitivities. Who Should Participate Caregivers, parents, grandparents, group home and day program staff, Personal Care Attendants, and health care staff will benefit from this class. Free thanks to the sponsorship of AuSM Premier Partner Best Care.
Find out more »Outdoor Adventure Skills
Explore the forest, pond and prairie. Build a survival shelter with other campers, start a campfire using different techniques and make a s’more. Meet animal ambassadors and gain skills to navigate and overcome obstacles in the forest. Make friends and practice communicating your needs during safe, fun, off-trail adventures.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 1
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Outdoor Adventure Skills
Explore the forest, pond and prairie. Build a survival shelter with other campers, start a campfire using different techniques and make a s’more. Meet animal ambassadors and gain skills to navigate and overcome obstacles in the forest. Make friends and practice communicating your needs during safe, fun, off-trail adventures.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 2
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Outdoor Adventure Skills
Explore the forest, pond and prairie. Build a survival shelter with other campers, start a campfire using different techniques and make a s’more. Meet animal ambassadors and gain skills to navigate and overcome obstacles in the forest. Make friends and practice communicating your needs during safe, fun, off-trail adventures.
Find out more »Explore Duluth
Explore Duluth and have fun while safely participating in team-building adventures. Participants must have their own transportation to and from each site. Locations are subject to change and will be updated on this page.
Find out more »Toneworks Music and Art Session 2
Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art. Each rotation is led by a teaching artist or therapist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages and ability levels. Exhibits will be open from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the last day of each session.
Find out more »Zookeeper Camp
At the Lake Superior Zoo, learn what it’s like to be a zookeeper by preparing animal meals, making enrichments, cleaning exhibits, observing animal training, and more.
Find out more »Toneworks Music and Art Session 2
Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art. Each rotation is led by a teaching artist or therapist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages and ability levels. Exhibits will be open from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the last day of each session.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 3
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Toneworks Music and Art Session 2
Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art. Each rotation is led by a teaching artist or therapist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages and ability levels. Exhibits will be open from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the last day of each session.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 4
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Toneworks Music and Art Session 2
Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art. Each rotation is led by a teaching artist or therapist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages and ability levels. Exhibits will be open from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the last day of each session.
Find out more »Toneworks Music and Art Session 2
Work together to create interactive art exhibits using different creative arts mediums. Rotations include exhibit design, music, movement, and visual art. Each rotation is led by a teaching artist or therapist with extensive experience working with youth of all ages and ability levels. Exhibits will be open from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on the last day of each session.
Find out more »Camp Hand in Hand Session 2
Camp Hand in Hand is held at Camp Knutson, north of Brainerd in Crosslake, Minn. on a peninsula between Trout Lake and Lower Whitefish Lake. Hand in Hand has a 1:1 staff-to-camper ratio.
Find out more »Explore Duluth
Explore Duluth and have fun while safely participating in team-building adventures. Participants must have their own transportation to and from each site. Locations are subject to change and will be updated on this page.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 3
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Explore Duluth
Explore Duluth and have fun while safely participating in team-building adventures. Participants must have their own transportation to and from each site. Locations are subject to change and will be updated on this page.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 3
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Explore Duluth
Explore Duluth and have fun while safely participating in team-building adventures. Participants must have their own transportation to and from each site. Locations are subject to change and will be updated on this page.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 3
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »Understanding Autism and Best Strategic Practices
Learn common characteristics of individuals with autism and sensory processing disorders. Obtain valuable insight on evidenced-based best practices to support people with autism and sensory processing sensitivities. Who Should Participate Caregivers, parents, grandparents, group home and day program staff, Personal Care Attendants, and health care staff will benefit from this class. Free thanks to the sponsorship of AuSM Premier Partner Best Care.
Find out more »Summer Recreation Session 3
AuSM’s summer recreation sessions offer low-stress, accepting environments that promote learning and growth while celebrating neurodiversity. Programming will engage participants in nature activities, museum and zoo visits, and other activities to foster learning, friendships, and fun.
Find out more »ASD Direct Support Certification Fall Session
This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support individuals with autism and want to provide better service and care. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives.
Find out more »ASD Direct Support Certification Fall Session
This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support individuals with autism and want to provide better service and care. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives.
Find out more »ASD Direct Support Certification Fall Session
This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support individuals with autism and want to provide better service and care. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives.
Find out more »ASD Direct Support Certification Fall Session
This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support individuals with autism and want to provide better service and care. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives.
Find out more »ASD Direct Support Certification Fall Session
This program is designed for professionals and caregivers who work with or support individuals with autism and want to provide better service and care. Individuals on the spectrum also are welcome and encouraged to attend for increased self-understanding and to share their unique perspectives.
Find out more »