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Established in 1971, the Autism Society of Minnesota (“AUSM”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to education, advocacy and support designed to enhance the lives of those affected by autism from birth through retirement. It offers family and community resources, therapy, annual events, and education. It also works with the community to create sensory friendly events and hours at venues around the Twin Cities.

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Autism Society of Minnesota in the Community

AUSM has paired with many venues in the Twin Cities to offer resources and special hours for individuals with autism and their families. Examples include:

• Three Rivers Parks: Sensory-Friendly Sundays have been offered at Lowry Nature Center and French Regional Park.
• Movie Theatres: Marcus Theatre and AMC Sensory Friendly Films
• Walker Art Center: Sensory Friendly Sundays
• Battle Creek Waterworks offers Autism Friendly Hour on Sundays
• Minnesota Orchestra: Sensory Friendly Concerts

Find more resources like this on our Twin Cities Special Needs ShortList.

Steps for Autism – Annual Walk & Resource Fair

The 2023 Steps for Autism will again be an outdoor walk at Como Lakeside Pavilion on May 21, 2023. FFTC has often participated in its annual fundraising walk and resource fair. We think it is a really fun way to support this great cause. Read more about the walk here.