Contributed by Colleen Allen and Sherri Boyd, The Detroit News Each year, organizations like ours fight to advocate for the most vulnerable among our state residents: people with intellectual and
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Get vaccinated for the holidays!
Vaccination is important for everyone. Getting screened early for autism can help parents and caregivers prepare for any special accommodations that may be needed. AAoM hosts immunization and health screening
Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates grand opening of new Grand Rapids location
Originally contributed by Estelle Slootmaker of Second Wave Media On Thursday Nov. 16, the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) celebrated its new Grand Rapids-area office with a grand opening ribbon cutting and
‘We have a scholarship program.’ Autism alliance works to make GPS trackers available
Contributed by Sarah Atwood of the Lansing State Journal LANSING — Parents of children with autism and those advocating for them say GPS tracking devices could help alleviate a big
Volunteer Spotlight: Everyday Superheroes Autism Alliance of Michigan
More children than ever are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, largely attributed to progress in early detection and greater understanding and awareness; and the question of where families should
Corner Health sensory room makes accessing healthcare easier for people living with autism
“Access to sensory rooms in a doctor’s office will ensure that every autistic child is receiving the care they need in a space that is comfortable and minimizes stress.” —
West Michigan welcomes Autism Alliance of Michigan to new office in Grand Rapids area
Written by Estelle Slootmaker “AAoM truly services the entire state of Michigan. Having some people in Grand Rapids will help better connect families in the area to critical services as
Meet Crain’s Notable Leaders in Behavioral Health for 2023: Colleen Allen
Colleen Allen, Ph.D. _ Notable Leaders in Behavioral Health 2023 _ Crain’s Detroit Business “(Dr.) Colleen Allen has led us from the humble beginnings of getting insurance coverage for individuals
With New Approach, Advocates for the Autistic are Learning to Get Loud by Neal Rubin
The fight for people with autism in Michigan is about to get loud. Forceful. Impassioned. Rebranded, even. But it might take some practice. Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, for instance,
Johnson-Hooper: How Bias Traps Children of Color in Autism Diagnoses
What I’m about to tell you frustrates me as a doctor and angers me as a human being. A mother recently brought her 10-year-old African American son to my multidisciplinary