The Autism Mentorship Program (AMP) is a groundbreaking program housed within the Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) which offers a vital resource that many autistic adults say was missing from their own lives – access to support from older autistics who’ve “been there”. AMP’s mission is to:

Provide autistic teens and young adults emotional support, a sense of identity and belonging, and help developing their strengths and advocating for their needs
Give autistic adults the opportunity to serve as role models and leaders in their community, share their unique insights and experiences, and empower autistic youth to feel successful and thrive.

Designed and staffed by autistic adults and allies, AMP is the first program to exclusively engage autistic mentors to support autistic youth. Offering free weekly one-to-one mentorship sessions to Twin Cities youth, AMP harnesses the power of autistic mentors who can:

Provide understanding and insights that others can’t
Help raise mentees’ confidence and self-esteem
Offer support for school, work, and family issues
Instill pride in mentees’ autistic and cultural identities
Assist in the significant challenges of navigating an often confusing world

Make your tax-deductible contribution today. Together we can ensure that autistic young people get the connection and support they need to help them thrive.

Support the Autism Mentorship Program (AMP)