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Training and Events

There are several resources to help understand the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and effectively care for or work with people with ASD.

On-Demand Trainings

Access these trainings anytime, anywhere. For more information on the following go to the Minnesota Autism Resource Portal.

Autism Training Courses

Autism Certification Center

Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFRIM)

Autism Internet Modules

For Families

Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI)

Telehealth for Early Intervention

Steps for families accessing telehealth based early intervention services (PDF)

Telemedicine for Families

The College of Direct Support

Autism Navigator

Cultural Training

Association of University Centers on Disabilities' Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit

Conscious and Unconscious Biases in Health Care course

Teaching Tolerance

Positive Behavior Support

Minnesota Positive Behaviors Supports, Minnesota PBIS

DHS positive behavior support 

Person-Centered Practices

University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration (ICI) 

University of Minnesota’s person-centered training

For Providers and Support Professionals

Diagnostic assessments and screening tools

University of Minnesota Autism Training has information on the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADE-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

MN LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities)

EIDBI training for providers

Autism Society of MN—Training to learn more and register.

DirectCourse

The Minnesota Department of Human Services provides free and low cost access to the College of Direct Support, the College of Employment Services and the Person-Centered Counseling program.

Clinical Training Resources for Service Providers

Diagnostic assessments and screening tools 

University of Minnesota Autism Training has information on the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADE-R) and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) 

MN LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities), a program at the University of Minnesota, is increasing training opportunities on the complex intersection of brain disorders, law, policy and practice.

Neurodiversity

Goal Writing for Autistic Students

Changing the Way We Support 

Early Childhood Professionals

The Center for the Young Child through Ohio Center for Autism and Low-Incidence (OCALI) training modules

Medical Providers

Screening and Diagnosing for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Pediatric Care Settings

Law Enforcement and First Responders

Autism Society of MN (AuSM) trainings

Autism Society guide

Educators

Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Special Education Division remote trainings and webinars 

Case Managers and Care Coordinators

Coordinating Services and Supports for a Child with ASD or a Related Condition

Live Training and Events

View the MN Autism Resource Portal Calendar for upcoming live trainings and events about the topics listed on this page. To request a specific training or event for your organization or group, complete the event request form. All training and event participants should review and follow the event participation guidelines.

MN Autism Resource Symposium

View the recording of the 2022 MN Autism Resource Symposium morning welcome, Keynote panel and Inter-agency presentations and the recording of afternoon breakout sessions.

Early Childhood Professionals

Childcare Aware of Minnesota partners with many organizations to help support childcare programs across the state and offer resources for childcare programs.