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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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