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MN Autism Resource Symposium

1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM

Promoting coordinated supports, health, education and resiliency for the Minnesota autism community

Tuesday April 12, 2022

8:30-4:00 PM

Virtual and FREE

Registration: *Note: Registration for the symposium via the Zoom link has reached capacity but you can still join us on YouTube! The event will be Live streamed on YouTube with MN Positive Behavior Support Network - YouTube. ASL and CART services will be provided. A recording as well as a full transcript will be available after the event on the MN Autism Resource Portal.

Opening remarks: Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Medical Director for DHS and Senior Equity Advisor to the Commissioner of MDH

Keynote panel: Telling stories is one of the most powerful ways we can teach and inspire others. Storytelling forges connections between people and ideas. The keynote presentation of the day will feature a panel of adults on the autism spectrum and family members who will share stories about their lived experiences and answer questions.

/autism/assets/MN-Autism-Resource-Symposium-2022-Agenda_tcm1070-523876.pdfAgenda is available to download and view.

Audience: Youth and adults with autism, parents, caregivers, advocates, lead agencies, educators, health care professionals, providers, employers and others

Purpose: to promote coordinated supports, health, education and resiliency for the Minnesota autism community

The MN Autism Resource Symposium is an opportunity for the Minnesota Autism Community to:

  • Come together
  • Explore support options
  • Learn from one another
  • Be inspired!

The MN Autism Resource Symposium is a joint state agency effort hosted by the:

  • Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
  • Department of Health (MDH)
  • Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
  • Department of Human Services (DHS)

The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities also serves as a key partner.

*A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to participants upon completion of the feedback survey for the event that can be used to obtain professional development or educational credits if appropriate for your particular organization.

View and share the /autism/assets/Autism%20Symp%20flyer_tcm1070-522155.pdfMinnesota Autism Resource Symposium flyer .

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