Resources for Parents/Guardians
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Service Providers - Employment
NEXT for AUTISM
NEXT for AUTISM builds national programs that enhance the lives of autistic adults in the areas of home, work, social, health, and well-being, including NEXT for AUTISM FELLOWS, an employment-based scholarship opportunity for students with interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals as a DSP, NEXT CONNECTS, a bi-directional mentorship program to help young autistic adults entering the workforce and improve neuroinclusion within businesses
General Resources
OAR (Organization for Autism)
e publish and provide comprehensive guidebooks, manuals, and booklets for families that are written by experts in the field and backed by research. Topics include responding to an autism diagnosis and addressing safety concerns at home to navigating the special education system and creating positive and welcoming learning environments in schools. All of our resources below are designed to support families.
Service Providers - Medical
Peak Potential Family Chiropractic
At Peak Potential Family Chiropractic, we empower families to connect to the Innate Intelligence they hold within to stimulate the inborn, natural healing properties of the body. Dr. Julia helps those with neuro-developmental differences by helping the brain and body be in a parasympathetic state versus being stuck in a sympathetic state. Dr. Julia utilizes low-force adjusting techniques to help the brain and body reconnect and rewrite neural pathways.
Contact:
16190 Highway 7
Minnetonka MN 55345
952-582-1172
Service Providers - Employment
Specialisterne USA
Specialisterne North America is proud to partner with IBM SkillsBuild to offer free STEM job skills training to neurodivergent job seekers. By joining our talent community, you will also be eligible to apply for job opportunities in STEM and beyond through Specialisterne’s Neurodiversity Hiring Initiatives with our dedicated employer partners.
General Resources
TACA (The Autism Community in Action)
TACA is dedicated to supporting families through education, resources, and community connections in autism.
Service Providers - Employment
UAA (Uniquely Abled Academy)
Run by The Uniquely Abled Project, the Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) is an intensive, 12-to-16-week training program designed to prepare individuals on the autism spectrum for manufacturing careers, primarily as CNC machine operators. The program aims to create inclusive jobs, focusing on strengths like attention to detail to fill high-demand manufacturing positions.
Neurodivergent Therapists/Consultants/Coaches
Neurodivergent Practitioner Community
A hub for finding neurodivergent practitioners; hosted by Thriving Autistic. The link is filtered to include therapists, coaches and counsellors who service Minnesota.
Online Safety
Online Safety for Teen & Adults
The Online Safety for Teens and Adults with ASD was brought to life by SARRC with a two-year Night of Too Many Stars grant from NEXT for AUTISM. We are proud of our collaboration and to present this safety guide.
Siblings
SLN (Sibling Leadership Network)
SLN is a national non-profit whose mission is to provide siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support and tools to advocate for their brothers and sisters, and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families.
Here is a link to resources to help other family members understand and support the sibling experience.
General Employment
State of Minnesota Connect 700
The State of Minnesota aspires to be a leader in employing individuals with disabilities. For some individuals with disabilities, traditional interviewing, assessment, selection, and testing methods may not accurately measure their skills and abilities to perform the required job responsibilities. Connect 700 allows eligible individuals with disabilities the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to perform a specific position for up to 700 hours on the job. It is:
- A pre-probationary trial work program
- An alternative employment selection for individuals with certain disabilities seeking employment in the classified service of state government
Contact:
C700Eligibility.MMB@state.mn.us
Siblings
TACA Supporting Siblings
This article addresses the unique challenges for siblings of Autistics and tips for fostering healthy family relationships.
Service Providers - Employment , General Employment
auticon
A specialized staffing agency that employs autistic adults as technology consultants (software engineers, QA analysts), providing ongoing job coaching, low-stress interview processes, and an inclusive work environment.
Service Providers - Employment
Neurodiversity Career Connector
This marketplace enables candidates to discover job openings and connect with a breadth of employers and position types. These roles highlight some of the most common jobs and skills for which our companies are hiring, but the list is not intended to be comprehensive of every possible role. You are welcome to apply for any role posted on their career sites. Currently, jobs are listed for employers hiring in the United States.
Service Providers - Medical
Paula Rehder, MD
Paula Rehder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Rehder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Rehder is currently accepting new patients.
General Resources
Shinebright Mentoring
A program of ClearWeave Careers, Shinebright Mentoring is Independent Living Mentoring for people on the Autism spectrum. Topics covered include life skills, goal setting, finding social experiences, scheduling appointments, budgeting, researching purchases, digital & physical organization, how to find an apartment, planning healthy meals, etc.
Contact:
323-405-0354
info@clearweavejobs.com
General Employment
State of Minnesota Supported Worker Program
The Supported Worker Program provides employment opportunities in state government to individuals with certain disabilities. This program combines several employment techniques including job sharing, reasonable accommodations, and a job coach. There are about 50 full time positions within various state agencies that can be shared by up to three people.
Contact:
Statewide Director of Equal Opportunity, ADA, Diversity and Inclusion
Service Providers - Employment
TPI (The Precisionists, Inc.)
TPI focuses on bridging the neurodiversity employment divide by creating structured jobs in technology, administration, and light manufacturing for neurodivergent individuals, offering training and long-term support.
Service Providers - Employment
eQuality
our goal is to help associates find meaningful employment in a supportive environment. We provide opportunities at every level from independent, competitive employment to integrated work teams, as well as enrichment activities in the community.