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
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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
Community Inclusion featuring Barbara Santiago, Author, Advocate, and Parent of Special Needs Children
“Do you ever find yourself alone in a crowd of people?” Barbara Santiago writes in her book “My A.S.D: My Autism Sentiment Diary.” If your answer is yes, know that
Skill Building Series
This month we are excited to announce the launch of our Parent Skill Building Series. AAoM created simple, practical and easy to navigate webinars for parents and caregivers on a
Direct Support Professionals Initiative
Contributed by AAoM’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee During this year of uncertainty, the Autism Alliance of Michigan created the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI). Part of our mission
