When I was little, I wanted to be a scientist when I grew up – an inventor. Aside from wishing to make this world a better place, the psychology behind
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Parent Corner: Strategies for Supporting Your Adult-Child with Career Exploration & Placement
Kelly Blakeslee MA, CRC is a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager with Upbound at Work. She works to facilitate successful placement while building a positive neurodiverse work environment for both employee and
Introduction to Upbound at Work
October is Disability Awareness Month. Within this newsletter, AAoM would like to highlight the Upbound at Work employment program, showcase an Upbound job seeker, and provide additional information for parents
Perceptions of Families of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder during the COVID‑19 Crisis
Autism Alliance of Michigan Sets Goal To Create 101,000 Jobs For Adults With Autism Within 10 Years
Back to School Resources
Book: The World Has a Virus, by Michelle D. Busby Ed.S. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CJWM2WK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_1xHkFb6N2QPH3 Webinar:Individuals with ASD: Coping with Family and Virtual Interactions During COVID-19: https://www.autism.org/support-for-individuals-with-asd-coping-with-family-and-virtual-interactions-during-covid-19/ Webinar: Preparing for Back-to-School During COVID-19:
Back to School in the Era of COVID-19: Back to Basics in Education Advocacy
Contributed by Heather Eckner, M.A.Ed. – Education Consultant, AAoM The challenges of abrupt school closures in March left many students with disabilities and their families scrambling. With so much uncertainty
Tips for Successful Mask Wearing
Kyle Rhein, M.A., BCBA, LBA Owner/Director, Stepping Stones Autism Center It’s August and most of us have lots of questions when thinking about what September will hold. Whether we have
Medical Considerations: Back to School During the COVID 19 Pandemic
Jill Matson, MSN, RN, CPNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Specialist & Navigator ManagerAutism Alliance of Michigan With the end of summer approaching, there have been a lot of questions and
Webinar Wednesday | Beyond Coloring: Art Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan
Elizabeth Webster, Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, discusses how art therapy can be useful across the lifespan, specifically for those impacted by autism spectrum disorder.
Meet Our Staff | Joanna Lofton
AAoM is proud to introduce you to our incredible team of professionals who work tirelessly to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism here in Michigan. Guided
Meet Our Staff | Kelly Blakeslee
AAoM is proud to introduce you to our incredible team of professionals who work tirelessly to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism here in Michigan. Guided
2020 Autism Hero Walk: Virtual Edition
This year’s Autism Hero Walk has gone virtual in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Register your fundraising team today at www.AAoMWalk.com and then join us on Autism Hero Walk: Virtual
Staying Social During Social Distancing
Tamiko Teshima, M.A, CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist, Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC If the past few months have taught us anything, it’s that socializing is very difficult during a time of
Social Stories as a Means to Teach Mask Wearing
Stephanie Naberhaus, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, Building Bridges Therapy Center As everyone knows by now, wearing face masks is one of our many new norms. It’s hard to go into
COVID-19 | Reopening of Therapy Centers Considerations for Families
As therapy centers re-open, parents and caregivers are trying to determine if it’s safe for their child to resume face to face therapy. It’s important to have as much information
Expanding Language Through Bubble Play
Contributed by Randi A. Fried, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist in Metro Detroit and a mom of a child on the Autism Spectrum It’s warming up in Michigan, so it’s finally time
Learning Opportunities Around the Home
Here are ideas for fun, simple activities to do in the home: Create greeting cards for your loved ones to send in the mail. This is a great way to
A Letter From Your ABA Therapist
Karoline Kenville, MA., BCBA., LBA, Early Autism Services Dear Parents, It’s interesting to me how we define “family.” We always look at it as people who we share kinship with.
Mother’s Day 2020
As we approach Mother’s Day, we asked some of our AAoM staff, who are honored to be mothers to individuals with disabilities, to share their insights and memories as mothers.
SHREWD Presentation | Autism Among the Han Justin Marsack Presentation
Autism Among the HanBy Justin Marsack ‘Han’ is the conflict that all humans feel within their soul and is a Korean cultural element. Internal conflict happens to everyone,,but can be
DSP Ally of the Month Dec. ’19 – Alhousseyni Sako!
Alhousseyni Sako is being recognized by the Autism Alliance of Michigan as an outstanding Direct Support Professional for the month of December 2019! For the past three years, Alhousseyni, or
DSP Ally of the Month Nov. ’19 – Deidra Jacobs!
In 2004 a social worker was leading weekly empowerment rights and responsibilities workshops in the classroom for a group of students with disabilities. Deidra was the teacher. From Sheryl for
DSP Ally of the Month Oct. ’19 – Camille Rice!
Announcing AAoM’s DSP Ally of the Month! Camille Rice of Detroit cares for two brothers with autism and dyslexia. Camille helps with the skill that her Joshua wants the most…to
DSP Ally of the Month Sep. ’19 – Bridgette Sabol
You would never know that Bridgette wasn’t a fourth sister to him in her 7 years by his side. Louie has a number of health concerns associated with his cerebral
Michigan Falls Short On Special Education Services
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Welcome To The MiNavigator Newsletter!
All of us at AAoM are so pleased to bring you this first newsletter which we plan to distribute monthly. Given the many statewide initiatives and reform efforts which we have collectively navigated over the past several years, combined with new, innovative projects, community events, and other developments, we felt a more regular means of communication was essential to keeping you informed. We are also hoping this communication will serve as an effective tool for service providers, as well, in keeping the autism community informed of your own developments, program offerings, and events, as a way to better reach our families across the state.