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Autism Alliance of Michigan and Microsoft Team Up for Rise AT Summit
Autism Alliance of Michigan and Microsoft hosted an all-day Assistive Technology (AT) Summit in Southfield this past Friday. Over 75 attendees enjoyed breakout sessions specific to AT, from apps to
Help with Transitioning to a Job After High School
Question: We are trying to prepare students to transition to a job after high school, however families of individuals with disabilities rely on their financial benefits to pay their bills
Sensory Friendly Saturdays
The Autism Alliance of Michigan is teaming up with local museums and attractions to offer sensory friendly experiences for families and individuals on the autism spectrum during the month of
Help with Life Insurance Policy for Son with Autism
Question: Our son has autism. Recently we attempted to obtain a life insurance policy for him. The application was rejected based on the autism diagnosis. What can I do? Response
Rochester Hills Emagine Movie Theater Hosts Sensory Friendly Movies
Rochester Hills Emagine Movie Theater will be offering Autism/Sensory Friendly Showings. The sensory friendly movie will include brighter theatre lights than normal and the sound will be turned down. Families
AAoM and ICE4Autism Mobile App Join Forces on Autism Safety
AAoM integrates the ICE4Autism mobile app into First Responder Safety and Community and Family Safety Autism Training Programs. Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) and the ICE4Autism mobile app are joining
Help! Now that I have an autism diagnosis for my son…what’s next?
Question:Â My son finally was able to be diagnosed by the School’s education team that oversees his IEP as ASD. He is in 5th grade and 11 years old. Since he
Calley Calling For New Funds With Special Education Report
Lt. Governor Brian Calley announced that the executive budget recommendation coming Wednesday would include new funds to implement portions of the Special Education Task Force report he unveiled to the
Red Wings Win 3-0 and AAoM Benefits!
We were invited to participate in the Detroit Red Wings Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle on Monday February 8th, while the Wings were battling the Panthers. On the ice, we had a
MiNavigator Can Help Find The Right Swim Class For You
As our Navigators partner on the journey with parents raising children with autism and related disorders, sometimes we come across a ‘rare find’ worth mentioning. Goldfish Swim School is just
