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Students go "Into the Wild" for hockey experience
AuSM, the Minnesota Wild, and Associated Bank had a great morning with students from Lionsgate Academy and Academy of Whole Learning as they explored Xcel Energy Center on March 14. During this special "Into the Wild" event opportunity, students were able to watch the Minnesota Wild warm ups, toured the arena, and participated in educational stations offered by Associated Bank and AuSM. Thank you to event partners, volunteers, Xcel Energy Center staff, and Allegra and image360-Downtown Saint Paul for sponsoring the Into the Wild T-shirts.
Join AuSM and the Minnesota Timberwolves for a special autism celebration game on Sunday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Minnesota autism community will be celebrated during a pre-game ceremony before the Timberwolves take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The first block of tickets for this game sold out, so the Timberwolves have released an additional block. Game tickets range from $30-$76 per seat, depending on the selected section. $5 from each ticket purchased will support AuSM's programs and services for the local autism community. 
Hundreds braved the subzero temperatures and participated in an amazing morning of autism community building and celebrating during Steps for Autism in Minnesota 2019 at Southdale Center on March 3. Thank you to our volunteers; emcee Shannan Paul; sponsors and resource table participants; AuSM Flash Dash presenter, Accra Care; Mudonna; Goldy Gopher; The Royal Sisterhood; and A Moment of Magic Foundation. Thanks, too, to the Autism Society of America's Lori Ireland who joined us for Steps for Autism. Ireland also presented AuSM with a surprise $5,000 donation from her foundation. We are so grateful for our donors, fundraisers, and supporters. The dedication and appreciation you show for this community is inspiring and beautiful! Because of you, AuSM continues to fulfill it's mission of enhancing the lives of those affected by autism. Minnesota is one AWESOME autism community!
For nearly half a century, AuSM has offered Minnesota a place to learn, access services, and develop skills. AuSM membership connects you to a common community that acts without judgment, nurtures potential, advances knowledge, and builds awareness. Join our supportive network to find programs, services, and resources. Become an AuSM Member now through April 10 and your name will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to the 
Registration is open for the 24th Annual Minnesota Autism Conference, to be held April 24-27, 2019 at its new venue, the Minneapolis Marriott Soutwest. During this event, the Minnesota autism community will join voices as a passionate network to connect and inspire innovation. Here, expert speakers, educators, professionals, caregivers, and individuals with autism will have a platform to exchange knowledge and ideas with one another - all with the goal of enhancing the lives of those on the autism spectrum. The conference, sponsored by Accra, Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, and MN LEND will feature exhibitors, the AuSM Bookstore, more than 35 breakout sessions, and four keynote speakers, including Sue Swenson, MBA sponsored by LEND; Theresa M. Regan, PhD, CBIS, CAS; Patrick Schwarz, PhD sponsored by St. David's Center for Child & Family Development; and Jennifer O'Toole sponsored by Minnesota Independence College & Community. Register today to be a part of this amazing learning opportunity. 
AuSM has a full line up of social skills classes for youth, teens, and adults with autism in the coming months. These activities are sure to keep you warm, even though the outside temps still might be chilly. Classes include 
AuSM's camp directors have created an