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.
2025 Dates: Jan. 2, Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sep. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4
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.
2025 Dates: Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sep. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
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.
2024 Dates: Dec. 19
2025 Dates: Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sep. 25, Oct. 23, No group in November or December due to the holidays
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: 6:30-8 p.m.
2024 Dates: Dec. 19
2025 Dates: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, No group in April due to the Minnesota Autism Conference, May 15, No group in June due to the Juneteenth holiday, July 17, Aug. 21, Sep. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18