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A Message from our CEO for Autism Awareness Month
It’s April…Autism Awareness Month. This month has always been the busiest for AAoM, as we would normally be preparing for our annual gala. Like 2020, we decided to move the
Academia, Autism, & Advocacy: Recent Research on Accommodations
Contributed by Sofia Case, a graduate from the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Michigan State University. Employees and applicants with hidden disabilities are often placed in the
Important Figures in the Disability Rights Movement
Contributed by AAoM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee To view our sources and learn more about these incredible pioneers of the Disability Rights Movement click here.
2021 Navigating Autism Today Virtual Conference
Autism Alliance of Michigan’s annual Navigating Autism Today Conference is going virtual on: Friday, March 19, 2021 | 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM Presented by Children’s Foundation, this conference brings
AAoM CEO to Join Governor’s Council on Vaccine Education
AAoM CEO, Dr. Colleen Allen, joins Gov. Whitmer’s commission on COVID-19 vaccine education, co-chaired by AAoM Board Member, former Lt. Governor Brian Calley. Gov. Whitmer says, “The best thing we
Direct Support Professionals Recognition – February 2021
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) assist those who are most vulnerable in our society. They add to the quality of their lives in both large and small ways; with acts of
Racial Disparity in Diagnosis
Contributed by AAoM’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee “I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by
A Brief History of Sensory-Friendly Programming at The Henry Ford
Contributed by Amy Louise Liedel, Senior Director of Guest Operations, The Henry Ford
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a special time of the year to pause and express love to those who are close to us. Communicating this love to each person in our lives
Physical Activity and Nutrition – Resources for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Traditional behavioral interventions focus on core deficits associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), despite the presence of health differences. In fact, children with ASD experience significant health differences beyond their