Autism & Employment Forum 

 

Join us for this special forum on Autism and Employment, featuring Temple Grandin, PhD (subject of HBO's Emmy-winning movie), together with insights from key leaders of local Fortune 500 companies.

Speakers from 3M, Best Buy and Cargill will share information on how individuals with ASD can succeed in the workplace while Dr. Grandin will focus on the gifts and talents employees on the spectrum bring to their work.

This program will be offered in both the afternoon and evening - choose the time that fits into your schedule. Those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), family members, present and prospective employers, managers and human resources personnel as well as educators and service providers should plan on attending. Content and speakers for each session (I & II) are the same.

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Click here for map and directions to the event. Parking information included.

Registration is now closed.

Walk-ins are welcome at Session II (7:00 to 9:00 pm).

Why autism?

With rates of 1 in 110 (and rising), chances are you have employees with autism without even knowing it. And you will want to recruit and retain them. Find out why individuals with ASD are the employees of the future.

Using Dr. Grandin's extraordinary life and achievements as an example, this forum will highlight how individuals with ASD bring unique and highly desirable qualities to the workplace. Despite deficits in social interactions, workers on the spectrum excel in many areas employers desire in their top employees - singular focus, loyalty, high productivity and innovative thinking. With just a few adaptations, you can create an environment that supports all employees while welcoming the gifts of the autism spectrum into your workplace.

Learn how top MN companies have put autism to work!

Why employment?

Talent and skills aren't enough to get hired. And doing a job well doesn't ensure job security. Not when social deficits stand in the way. But with awareness comes acceptance.

This forum sets things in motion for individuals with ASD to focus on their talents and gifts to get employed and keep their jobs. Come and learn what employers are doing to support employees, like you, who bring dedication, productivity and innovation to their companies. Educators, families and individuals with autism will learn how to turn autism into an asset through meaningful work.

Why Temple?

Viewers of HBO’s Emmy winning Temple Grandin movie saw what individuals with autism are capable of when they focus on their passions. Dr. Grandin, who lives with autism, works as a professor of animal science at Colorado State University. She is known throughout the world as an innovator in the design of animal handling systems. She has authored several best-selling books (one of which, Thinking in Pictures, is the basis of the HBO movie) and lectures throughout the country on animal science and autism. Her life is an incredible example of how to turn autism into an asset. Her unique way of thinking is what inspired her revolutionary work in animal handling systems and her persistence launched her amazing career.

Dr. Grandin’s insights into how individuals with autism can become engaged and indispensible employees will inspire employers, parents, professionals and individuals with autism.

day of the event

Please read this information carefully.

• The forum will take place at the 3M campus in Maplewood, MN.  It is located within 3M building #224. Please see attached map for directions. There will be signs on campus directing you to parking areas. 
• DO NOT park in 3M visitor parking. If you do park there, you will be rerouted by 3M security to the event parking area.   
• Please arrive early. This will give you time to park and check-in with registration. A minimum of 30 minutes may be required. Be prepared to walk from your parking space to the event location. We encourage car-pooling. 
• Due to 3M security, all pre-registered attendees will need to check-in at the registration desk. There are no tickets so please bring your confirmation email. At check-in you will receive a 3M badge and be escorted by 3M personnel to the event. You are not allowed to wander around the facility. 
• Please plan to attend the session for which you are registered. Seating is limited and based on arrival. There is no guarantee that you will be allowed in a session if it is sold out, and you are not registered.  
• Please share all of this information with any guests you added to your registration.  

Registration is closed as of 2/16/11. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Session II (7:00 to 9:00 pm) has the most availability. 

If you require special accomodations, please make those know at the registration desk upon check-in.

More Information

Seating is first come, first serve (no guarantees for late arrival or group seating)
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To purchase more than 10 seats call for group rates – 651.647.1083, x19

Registration Policies
All cancellations must be called into the AuSM office (651.647.1083) by 2/10/11. No refunds given after that date. A $25 processing fee will be assessed to all cancellations.

Content and speakers are subject to change.