https://mn.gov/ en-us https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/autism/latest-news.jsp?id=1070-729846 Join us for the fifth annual Autism Symposium and Resource Fair, a hybrid event dedicated to supporting people with autism, their families and professionals through education, connection and empowerment. This year's event has a special emphasis on Equity, Integrity, and Impact: Strengthening Autism Services Through Evidence and Accountability, highlighting the importance of ensuring every autistic person has access to effective, ethical, and equitable care. https://mn.gov/autism/latest-news.jsp?id=1070-714655 Vaccines, including the MMR shot, have been proven safe through decades of research and do not cause autism. Autism is linked to genetic and environmental factors, and support and inclusion matter far more than myths. https://mn.gov/autism/latest-news.jsp?id=1070-712467 The Minnesota Department of Human Services is reviewing the implications of Federal statements on the prevalence of autism, maternal health and treatment research. https://mn.gov/autism/latest-news.jsp?id=1070-705985 Minnesota Department of Human Services is recruiting new members for two key early intervention groups: EIDBI Advisory Group and EIDBI Learning Collaborative. https://mn.gov/autism/latest-news.jsp?id=1070-699818 Join the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for our Back-to-School Resource Fair on Friday, August 29, 2025 https://mn.gov/autism/latest-news.jsp?id=1070-695929 The 2025 Minnesota Legislature passed changes that affect the EIDBI benefit. https://mn.gov/autism/latest-news.jsp?id=1070-690195 Government Technology outlines how the MN Autism Resource Portal connects autistic individuals with supports through technology. https://mn.gov/autism/latest-news.jsp?id=1070-680380 MN-ADDM found 1 in 28 (3.6%) Minnesota 8-year-olds have autism, higher than the national 3.4%. Data highlights diagnosis age, gender differences, and intellectual disability to guide better support and policy. https://mn.gov/autism/latest-news.jsp?id=1070-672358 The Autism Symposium and Resource Fair, hosted by Minnesota state agencies, supports individuals with autism, their families, and professionals through education, connection, and empowerment. This year, we emphasize mental health and well-being, focusing on emotional resilience, self-care, and access to supportive services. https://mn.gov/autism/latest-news.jsp?id=1070-648334 DHS is recruiting new members for the EIDBI advisory group that advises DHS on a health benefit for people younger than age 21 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related conditions. Applications open Oct. 1, 2024.