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Over the past few weeks, we have watched the Delta Variant with a close, cautious eye. We have engaged in numerous conversations and surveys with key stakeholders including staff, board

September 1 “Virtual” Music Therapy Event – Together Let’s Sing, Dance and Jam!! September 2  Parent Training, Education, and Support September 4 2021 Family Days presented by Autism Alliance of

Back to School Issue — Fall 2021 Join the Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC) where we tackle the burning issues for families of students with disabilities. MiPAAC is

The SMART Goal method was developed in 1981 by George T. Dornan as a tool to create criteria to help improve the chances of success in accomplishing goals in the

Contributed by Barbara Brish, Psy, SP, NCSP, Education Specialist, AAoM Transitioning between schools, high school scheduling, annual IEP meetings, and informal brainstorming with school professionals are all potential opportunities to

Contributed by Jill Matson, MSN, RN, CPNPM Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism can look a lot alike, makingit difficult at times for parents and professionals to tell the difference

Contributed by Jill Matson, MSN, RN, CPNP, MiNavigator Clinical Specialist Approximately 1 in 59 children in the US have autism according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Over

Contributed by Jill Matson, CPNP, RN, Clinical Specialist & Navigator Manager The preschool years are when diagnostic criteria are the most ‘gray’ for practitioners and families. Delineating play, behavior, communication,

Contributed by Kelly Blakeslee, M.A., CRC, LLPC, Corporate Vocational Counselor Many job seekers often overlook the work that must be done before employment happens. At times, he/she may overlook not