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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
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