The AuSM Coffee Club is a space where Autistic and Neurodivergent Adults can connect with each other, foster friendships, and build community with each other, foster friendships, and build community while enjoying a favorite beverage or snack.  While it is free to participate in the AuSM Coffee Club, we ask participants purchase something from our venue.  AuSM Coffee Club meetings begin at 5pm to 7pm on Tuesdays, November 12th, and December 3rd at Dogwood Coffee, located at 2700 University Ave Ave, W. St. Paul, Minnesota. Zip Code is 55114.  

Understanding Autism virtual classes will be offered by the Autism Society of Minnesota.  These classes are perfect for Autistic individuals, caregivers, those who want to understand the basics of Autism and support Autistic people.  The next classes will be on November 11th at 10am. December 9th at 6pm. Classes are free of charge but you must register to attend.

Are you a professional who works with Autistic people? Such as a therapist, psychologist, occupational therapist, psychiatrist, social worker, case manager, or health care provider?  Join the AuSM Professional Networking Group to work with the Autism Society of Minnesota's Counseling and Consulting team that offers a resource to help you network with other professionals. Group sessions are held monthly. See AuSM's Event Calendar for more information. 

On October 9th beginning at 9am to 12pm, The Autism Society of Minnesota will have an in person featured workshop entitled: Working While Autistic. Daren Howard and Scott Schneider will be the presenters. Professional success is possible for every Autistic Adult.  In this workshop, Autistic Adults and those who support them will gain an understanding the key components affecting the Autism Community with practical strategies for getting and keeping meaningful employment opportunities.  

Register today to attend the 2024 Autistic Community Summit on November 9th beginning at 10am to 4:30pm at Woodlake Lutheran Church located at 2120 W.76th Street, Richfield, MN 55423. This year's Autistic Community Summit keynote presentation speaker will be one of Today's Autistic Moment's guests AJ. Locashio. There will be in person and hybrid breakout sessions like Ask a Neurodivergent Therapist, Autistic in the 20th Century, A Panel of Age 50+ Adults, and a PowerPoint Party in the Hangout Room. 

Go to ausm.orgabout these and other educational and social opportunities, counseling services and support groups offered by The Autism Society of Minnesota.

Minnesota Independence College & Community invites you to this year's 5K race/walk on Saturday, October 5th with registration starting at 8am and the race starting at 10am at Donaldson Park located at 7434 Humbolt Avenue  in Richfield Minnesota. The zip code is 55423. Go to the website p2p.onecause.com/micc5k for more information. 

The Minnesota Orchestra offers regular Relaxed Family Concerts. The concerts are for Autistics with sensory needs for all ages.  Go to the website calendar.mnaccess.org for more information.

Attend a Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Walker Arts Center located at 725 Vineland Place in Minneapolis offered once a month.  Go to the Calendar Page on walkerart.org for more information. 

Attend a Sensory Friendly Saturday once a month from 8:00am to 12:00pm at the Bell Museum of the University of Minnesota located at 2088 Larpenter Avenue West in St. Paul, Minnesota. Go to the Events Page at www.bellmuseum.umn.edu for more information.  

MNeurodivergent is a social club rooted in a vision of bringing Neurodivergent Minnesotans together to build meaningful connections.  Its core principle is to foster an environment where all are treated with dignity and respect regardless of ability or preference. Click on Meet Up MNeurodivergent to become a member and attend their events. 

Matthew the #ActuallyAutisticCoach has room in his Finding Your Autistic Self Group Coaching Groups.  In the groups, participants learn about unmasking strategies, coping tools, burnout and post-burnout support and much more.  Go to theautisticcoach.com and click on Autism Groups for more information. Also, check out the Free Autistic Discussion Circles for Autistics of all age groups, careers, students and ethnic groups.