Resources
NeuroNiche / Resources
National & International organizations
Autism & Neurodiversity Advocacy
Autism Society of America
đ§ contact@autism-society.org
National advocacy, education, and support.
â Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
đ§ info@autisticadvocacy.org
Run by and for autistic individuals; policy and toolkit resources.
â CDC Autism Resources
Data, screening tools, and research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
â World Health Organization (WHO) â Autism
Global guidelines and reports on neurodevelopmental conditions.
Housing & Support Services
â Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM)
Local workshops, housing resources, and advocacy.
â Common Ground (Minnesota Cohousing)
đ§ commonground@neurodiversehousing.org
Neurodiverse-friendly shared living model (reference in NeuroNestâs plan).
â Minnesota Disability Law Center
Legal support for housing and disability rights.
Housing & Independent Living
â Autism Housing Network
đ§ info@autismhousingnetwork.org
National directory of housing options and funding.
â The Arc
Supports housing and rights for developmental disabilities.
â HUD Section 811 Program
Federal grants for disability-inclusive housing
Employment & Education
â Minnesota Autism Resource Portal
đ§ autismresources@state.mn.us
State-run hub for services, schools, and employment programs.
â PROACT (Minnesota Employment Services)
Job training and placement for neurodivergent adults
Research & Design Innovations
â University of Minnesota â Institute on Community Integration
Research on inclusive housing and neurodiversity.
â Mayo Clinic Autism Research
Clinical studies and resources.
Crisis & Immediate Support
â MN Crisis Text Line
Text "MN" to 741741 for 24/7 support.
â MN Adult Mental Health Division