MiNavigator: Resources for Your Autism Journey

What is MiNavigator?

MiNavigator is a free, resource identification service. This service is made up of an interdisciplinary team of professionals, ranging in backgrounds that include: clinical services, education, vocational rehabilitation, and lived autism experience. These individuals are known as Navigators. 

 

MiNavigator aims to serve any person with needs related to autism, ranging from parents and caregivers, autistic persons, and service providers.

 

What is the role of an AAoM Navigator,
and how can they assist me?

We don't provide case management services

We do provide resource identification, which entails acting as a guide for the persons we serve.

  • We will respond to your needs with compassion and provide the resources we know of, and are available in your community.

We don't provide formal or specific recommendations

We do provide as many appropriate and relevant resources as possible, to empower the persons we serve in making the most informed decisions.

  • Our team of Navigators also regularly seek consultation from specialists and subject matter experts, staffed or contracted by AAoM, to provide further resources and direction with complex needs.
  • Beyond our professional staff, we also have our ever growing Resource Directory, housing the most significant collection of resources available across the state. Click here to review it for yourself.

Some examples of how a Navigator can provide assistance include:

  • Gaining a diagnosis of autism through locating a local evaluation center
  • Identifying a relevant service provider to address specific needs (e.g., ABA, OT, SLP, etc.)
  • Locating recreational and community-based opportunities
  • Aiding providers in finding additional support for autistic clients

What can I expect in connecting with MiNavigator?

When accessing MiNavigator for the first time, you'll speak to our Intake staff who will gather initial information that will be needed for the Navigator that will assist you. This information may include:

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Name and contact intormation

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Your location within the state to identify the most relevant options

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Specifics around the need that is being experienced

After this information is gathered, you will be connected to the next available Navigator.

Please note that wait times can vary when accessing MiNavigator. Our Navigators aim to provide encient service, but delays can vary with the number or contacts we serve statewide.

 

Once a Navigator has received your information. they will reach out to you with potential resources to address the need you presented. Some additional information may be needed depending on the complexity of your need.

How do I get started?

The quickest way to access MiNavigator is to complete our online Contact Form below. Complete the required fields and you will be added to our queue for follow up

Contact MiNavigator

Please note, if you are experiencing an emergency situation, we advise you to contact 911 or 988 for immediate assistance. 

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