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
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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
Preparing, Navigating, Transitioning…Oh My! How Visual Cues Can Help
Meegan Winters, MA Special Education, ASD, CI, ZA, CEO/Co-Founder Able Eyes (www.AbleEyes.org) Video Modeling/Virtual Tours If you are a parent, a caregiver, a teacher, or a relative of a person
Fall Insurance Special
Contributed by Chaunta Tsegaye, MSA – Insurance Specialist, AAoM What’s New in Insurance? On October 19, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the state is investing more than $1 million
Employment Resources
Job Accommodations Network (JAN): https://askjan.org/index.cfm The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. JAN’s trusted consultants
Parent Corner: Strategies for Supporting Your Adult-Child with Career Exploration & Placement
Kelly Blakeslee MA, CRC is a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager with Upbound at Work. She works to facilitate successful placement while building a positive neurodiverse work environment for both employee and