Southeastern Minnesota Organizations Serving Our Autism Community
Pediatric and Behavioral THERAPY
Bluestem Center (Speech)
Caravel Autism Health
Centrex (OT, PT and Speech)
Dreaming Tree Behavioral Center (Beh. Analyst)
Exercisabilities (Pediatric Therapy Camps, SLP, OT, PT)
Healing Rhythms Music Therapy
Jenny Kruse Music Therapy
Minnesota Autism Center (ABA Program)
Owl Therapy Services (Speech)
Partners in Excellence (ABA Program. Winona, MN)
Rochester Center for Children (ABA Program)
Tonns of Fun Therapy (Speech/OT). Stewartville.
Recreation, Sports and Camps
Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch
Miracle League T-ball
PossAbilities Youth Recreation
Rochester Adaptive Recreation
Rochester Raiders Adaptive Athletics (H.S.)
Rochester Flyers Special Olympics
True Friends
Mental Health Counseling
Associates in Psychiatry and Psychology
Bluestem Center
Fernbrook Family Center
Johnson Psychological Services
Mayo Clinic DANA Program (ASD Evaluations)
Prairie Care
National Alliance on Mental Illness SE Minnesota
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center
SCHOOLS and EDUCATION
Rochester Beacon Academy (Pub Charter Grades 6-12)
Early Childhood (Birth-5) and K-12 Special Education in all districts
CASE MANAGEMENT
County Case Management: Olmsted, Minnesota Prairie (Dodge, Steele, Waseca), Goodhue, Wabasha, Fillmore, Winona, Houston.
TRANSITION, INDEPENDENCE AND EMPLOYMENT
ABC Ability Building Center (Employment Services, Independent/Semi-Independent Living Skills)
ARSYS (Semi Independent Living Services SILS Community and Home Integration Program, In-Home Support Services, Community Homes)
Bear Creek Services (Community Homes, Independent Living Skills, In-Home Support, Parks and Rec)
Cardinal of Minnesota (Med management; financial, daily living and l​leisure skill development)
Hiawatha Homes (Community homes, Family support, enrichment, school aged kids interaction program, in-home support and respite)
SMB Homes (Community Homes, Independent Living Skills, In-Home Support)
REM River Bluffs (Residential, Respite and Supported Living)
Maxibility Task Force (Employment)
Minnesota Workforce Center-Vocational Rehabilitation (DEED) and WorkForce Development Inc (Employment)
Opportunity Services (Employment)
PossAbilities (Life Enrichment, Employment)
SEMCIL (Transition Services, Adult/Teen Social Rec, Teen and Adult support groups)
Rochester Public Library Sensory Science Program
ADVOCACY and EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS
The Arc of Minnesota, SE Minnesota (Advocacy)
Autism Society of MN (Twin Cities)
PACER Center (Twin Cities, educational advocacy)
University of Minnesota SPARK Research Project
SEMCIL (IEP Advocacy, Social Security, County Benefits Advocacy)
Disability Hub MN
LOCAL AUTISM SUPPORT and RESOURCE GROUPS
RT Autism Awareness Foundation New Diagnosis Group
RTAAF offers a weekly program, with a curriculum that runs approximately 12 weeks, for parents of newly diagnosed children. Parents learn about resources in the community, develop a connection with other parents, and hear from guest speakers who have expertise in autism. The group meets approximately 3-4 evenings per month. Families who participate may receive one free individual behavioral health consultation.
RT Autism Awareness Foundation Parents of Age 10-18 Group
RTAAF offers a support and education group for parents of children on the spectrum who are ages 10-18. Topics are determined by the participants. Contact director@rtaaf.org to inquire about concurrent activities for children, provided by Rochester Adaptive Recreation.
Adult ASD/Asperger Social Group
SEMCIL, 2200 2nd Street SW
Second Friday (monthly) - 7pm
Email louisjbouchard@charter.net
ASD Parent and Sibling Support Groups
Rochester Center for Children, 3640 9th St. NW
Last Wednesday (monthly) 6pm dinner
6:30-8:00 Group
stephaniejohnson@rcenterforchildren.com
Mayo Sibshops
Social Gathering for siblings of those w/special needs Email mayosibshop@mayo.edu
Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch
Autism Family Camp: (August)
Autism Retreat (Fall)
http://ironwoodsprings.com/autism
Local Annual Autism Family Events (Contact events@rtaaf.org for more information)
Minnesota Twins Outing (Spring or Summer)
Rochester Honkers Outing (Summer)
Autism Family Picnic (August)
All Abilities Track and Sports Day (June)
Special Needs Trick or Treating (October)
Minnesota Timberwolves outing (TBA)
Minnesota United Soccer Match for Autism (TBA)
The RT (Reece Trahan) Autism Awareness Foundation is an organization dedicated to making people aware of Autism and the effects it has on individuals and their families.