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Our Work
Our Misson
We lead efforts to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people touched by autism across the lifespan.
Our Vision
People with autism will lead lives that meet their greatest potential.
Our History
AAoM was founded in 2009 out of a need to address significant service and reimbursement barriers for individuals and families living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
We believe that every family should have access to services to assist with education goals, to create a safety plan to keep their child from wandering, to enjoy resources and entertainment venues in their community, and to access housing, transportation and employment for independent living. In short, we believe no family member should be limited because they have autism.
Through our three Pillars of Work, AAoM has served over 40,000 people throughout the state and continues to lead efforts to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people touched by autism across the lifespan.
Navigation
A life-long guide with professional help and answers for anyone touched by autism.
Education
We drive initiatives that address systemic barriers to education, focus on student-centered advocacy and educate families on related topics.
Employment
Maximize employment opportunities for individuals of all abilities across industries.
Our Events
Autism Hero Walk
Our annual Walk enables Michigan’s autism community to come together in celebration of their loved ones at the Detroit Zoo.
Michigan Shines for Autism Gala
Our Gala raises awareness and funds for Michigan-based families affected by autism and honors those making an impact across Michigan.
Navigating Autism Today Conference
Our regional, spring and fall conferences connect the autism community with local vendors and expert speakers.
AAoM offers many online and in-person trainings.
You can make a difference!
AAoM Board of Directors
Colleen Allen, Ph.D.
President & CEO
Autism Alliance of Michigan
Sweta Alberta
Counselor
Still Waters Counseling
Julie Bullock
Parent Advocate & Philanthropist
Brian Calley - Chairman
President
Small Business Association of Michigan
Stephen D'Arcy
AAoM Founder
Partner
Quantum Group LLC
Bruce Dall
President
MotorCity Casino Hotel
Amy Fangboner
Executive Assistant
PVS Chemicals, Inc.
Ronald Fournier
Senior Advisor
Truscott Rossman
Jeff Gebhart
Coordinator
Ford Motor Company
Michael Griffie
Senior Managing Director, External Affairs
Teach for America-Detroit
Alec Hagen
Financial Planner
Raymond James
Nicole Hamp, M.D.
Fellow
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Melissa Howell
Chief Human Resources Officer
Kellogg Company
Tisa Johnson-Hooper, M.D.
Medical Director
Henry Ford Health System Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Kim Kerwin
Community Leader
David Meador
AAoM Founder
Retired CAO
DTE Energy
Mark Miller
Senior Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development
JACK Entertainment
Raj Nair
President & Chief Operating Officer
Multimatic
Paula Patterson
Account Director
Experis
Matt Paul
Executive Vice President of Distribution Operations
DTE Energy
Colette Rizik
Client Accountant
Apparatus Solutions, Inc.
Emeritus Board
Laura A. Athens
Attorney & Mediator
Paul Glomski
CEO & Co-Founder
Detroit Labs
Ronald Hodess
Principal
Miller Canfield
Jon Witz
President
Jon Witz & Associates
William Ernzen
Managing Director
Slalom
Medical Advisory Board
Tisa Johnson, M.D. – Advisory Board Chair, AAoM Board Member
Henry Ford Health, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, Medical Director, Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD)
Nikki Hamp, M.D. – AAoM Board Member
Michigan Medicine, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician
Founder and Director, Arbor Autism Center
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Derek Bair, M.D.Â
Corewell Health, Neonatology, Pediatrics
Stefani Hines, M.D.
Corewell Health, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Michael Geheb, M.D.
Corewell Health, MD, Nephrology, SVP (ret.)
Executive Director at Southeast Michigan Center for Medical Education
Sarah Mohiuddin, M.D.
Michigan Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor
Director, Multidisciplinary Autism Program
Training Director, Child Psychiatry Fellowship Program
Co-Director, Behavioral Science Sequence, Scientific Trunk
Steven Pastyrnak, Ph.D.
Spectrum Health, Helen DeVos Hospital
Jenny Radesky, MD
Michigan Medicine, David G Dickinson Collegiate Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, and Section Head of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Medical School
Neelkamal Soares, M.D.
Western MI University Stryker School of Medicine, Division Chief, Development and Behavioral Pediatrics
Roger Apple, Ph.D.
Western MI University Stryker School of Medicine Director, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Kara Brooklier, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Leadership
Colleen Allen
CEO & President
Marita Grobbel
Chief Operations Officer
Marc Berke
Chief Development Officer
Want to Work for AAoM?
You can view our open job positions and apply today!
Financials
How We Invest In The Mission
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is leading efforts to make Michigan a better place to live for people with autism and their families.Our impact on families, communities, lawmakers, and service providers is not possible without the generous support of our corporate, foundation, and individual donors.