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Medical Considerations: Back to School During the COVID 19 Pandemic

Jill Matson, MSN, RN, CPNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Specialist & Navigator ManagerAutism Alliance of Michigan With the end of summer approaching, there have been a lot of questions and

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Webinar Wednesday | Beyond Coloring: Art Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan

Elizabeth Webster, Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, discusses how art therapy can be useful across the lifespan, specifically for those impacted by autism spectrum disorder.

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Meet Our Staff | Joanna Lofton

AAoM is proud to introduce you to our incredible team of professionals who work tirelessly to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism here in Michigan. Guided

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Meet Our Staff | Kelly Blakeslee

AAoM is proud to introduce you to our incredible team of professionals who work tirelessly to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism here in Michigan. Guided

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2020 Autism Hero Walk: Virtual Edition

This year’s Autism Hero Walk has gone virtual in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Register your fundraising team today at www.AAoMWalk.com and then join us on Autism Hero Walk: Virtual

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Staying Social During Social Distancing

Tamiko Teshima, M.A, CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist, Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC If the past few months have taught us anything, it’s that socializing is very difficult during a time of

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Social Stories as a Means to Teach Mask Wearing

Stephanie Naberhaus, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, Building Bridges Therapy Center As everyone knows by now, wearing face masks is one of our many new norms.  It’s hard to go into

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COVID-19 | Reopening of Therapy Centers Considerations for Families

As therapy centers re-open, parents and caregivers are trying to determine if it’s safe for their child to resume face to face therapy. It’s important to have as much information

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Expanding Language Through Bubble Play

Contributed by Randi A. Fried, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist in Metro Detroit and a mom of a child on the Autism Spectrum  It’s warming up in Michigan, so it’s finally time

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Learning Opportunities Around the Home

Here are ideas for fun, simple activities to do in the home:  Create greeting cards for your loved ones to send in the mail. This is a great way to

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A Letter From Your ABA Therapist

Karoline Kenville, MA., BCBA., LBA, Early Autism Services Dear Parents, It’s interesting to me how we define “family.” We always look at it as people who we share kinship with. 

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Mother’s Day 2020

As we approach Mother’s Day, we asked some of our AAoM staff, who are honored to be mothers to individuals with disabilities, to share their insights and memories as mothers.