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.
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SHREWD Presentation | Autism Among the Han Justin Marsack Presentation
Autism Among the HanBy Justin Marsack ‘Han’ is the conflict that all humans feel within their soul and is a Korean cultural element. Internal conflict happens to everyone,,but can be
DSP Ally of the Month Dec. ’19 – Alhousseyni Sako!
Alhousseyni Sako is being recognized by the Autism Alliance of Michigan as an outstanding Direct Support Professional for the month of December 2019! For the past three years, Alhousseyni, or
DSP Ally of the Month Nov. ’19 – Deidra Jacobs!
In 2004 a social worker was leading weekly empowerment rights and responsibilities workshops in the classroom for a group of students with disabilities. Deidra was the teacher. From Sheryl for
DSP Ally of the Month Oct. ’19 – Camille Rice!
Announcing AAoM’s DSP Ally of the Month! Camille Rice of Detroit cares for two brothers with autism and dyslexia. Camille helps with the skill that her Joshua wants the most…to
DSP Ally of the Month Sep. ’19 – Bridgette Sabol
You would never know that Bridgette wasn’t a fourth sister to him in her 7 years by his side. Louie has a number of health concerns associated with his cerebral
Finding Our Balance: Contributed by Adam Kuda
Finding Our Balance Contributed by Adam Kuda, Father and Director of Marketing, Comprehensive Early Autism Services Balance is important in life. As a father of a child with autism, I
Summer Thriving with Special Needs
Contributed by Hetal Patel, M.A., CCC-SLP, Summer months are fast approaching and kids on the spectrum will be ending the school year and taking a break from the classroom and
Autism Alliance of Michigan Kicks off a Busy Spring
April showers bring….May autism awareness events! AAoM had a blast May 4th and 5th with the Henry Ford at their Day out with Thomas Sensory-Friendly Event and Autism Support of
Just for Me: Contributed by Mireya Martinez
When my daughter, Bianca, was younger it felt as though only families who were wealthy were able to provide for all of the needs of their children with autism, and
Colleen Allen Thanks University of Michigan Greek Life and Talks AAoM News
AAoM’s President and CEO, Colleen Allen, stopped by the Lucy Ann Lance Show- WLBY AM last week to talk all things AAoM and thank fraternities from University of Michigan for