New Autism Diagnosis?

Find Support Early will help you learn more about Autism and available supports and services.

Navigating Service Options

The following resources will help you learn more about Autism, access resources, education, healthcare coverage, community supports, and transition to adulthood. 

• www.mn.gov/autism for help as you navigate Autism resources, services, and supports.
• Pathway to Services and Supports for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• An Online Navigation Tool (video) to help navigate the possible pathways. This tool is currently available in several languages (English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish).

Medical Assistance Questions and Information

Apply for Medical Assistance
If applying for a person (adult or child) with a disability, use the Application for Payment of Long-Term Care Services.

MnCHOICES Information

Certified assessors use the MnCHOICES assessment to determine program and service eligibility for people. A certified assessor meets with a person to gather information about their needs. A MnCHOICES assessment includes key elements managed care organizations need to complete a full health risk assessment. After the assessment is complete, the certified assessor reviews a summary of the assessment and provides referrals, resources and next steps.

MnCHOICES assessments should be requested in your home county of residence. If you are a Carver County resident you can Request a MnCHOICES Assessment.

Additional Resources

State and National Autism focused organizations that provide advocacy, information, resources, social groups, support groups, therapeutic services and supports, training and more. Those resources can be accessed independently through web searches and on social media.