Support Groups
AuSM provides a variety of support groups to meet the needs of parents, children, family members, individuals, couples and more. Support groups offer those affected by autism the opportunity to share problems, solutions, joy, and sorrows with one another. Advance registration is required.
For the foreseeable future, no AuSM Support Groups will be meeting in person. Please RSVP to support group using the forms linked below.
Please make sure you review our Support Group Guidelines before attending.
Our Support Groups are generously sponsored by AuSM Premier Partners Accra, Best Care, and Minnesota Independence College and Community.
Women’s Support Group
Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder gather to discuss challenges, strategies, and topics unique to being a woman on the spectrum. This group is held virtually only.
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
2023-2024 Dates: April 4, May 2, June 6, No July group due to 4th of July, Aug. 1, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5
Click here to RSVP for a session.
LGBTQIA Support Group
Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder who identify as LGBTQIA gather to discuss topics related to the intersection of autism and gender/sexuality. This group is held virtually only.
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
2023-2024 Dates: Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12
Click here to RSVP for a session.
Independent Adults with ASD Support Group
Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder gather in this typically larger group to support each other, socialize, and discuss common interests and concerns. This group is held virtually only.
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
2023-2024 Dates: Mar. 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, No group in November due to Thanksgiving, Dec. 19
Click here to RSVP for a session.
Family Members of Adults on the Spectrum Support Group
Parents, caregivers, and other family members of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (18+) gather to discuss challenges, triumphs, and strategies for support. This group is held virtually only.
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
2023-2024 Dates: Mar. 21, No group in April due to AuSM conference, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19