Over 700 Michiganders enjoyed a fired up lecture from Temple Grandin today in Lansing at the New Horizon’s Autism and Asperger Syndrome Conference. Temple Grandin is a world-renowned woman on the spectrum who is a professor, engineer, author, and sometimes controversial speaker. If you haven’t had the opportunity to hear her speak, read her books, or see her biography, here are some of her ‘gems’ from today:
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Sensory Friendly Holiday events
Holidays can be stressful and overwhelming for Special Needs families, individuals with different sensory processing abilities can become easily overstimulated given larger crowds, lights, music, and the temptation of toys. Retail and organizations across our state are becoming increasingly aware of the struggles facing families, as a result more Sensory Friendly activities and events are available.
Who’s In Your Corner?
Autism is a fight. It’s a lifetime of twelve rounds on repeat. With each set of rounds, a different opponent emerges. You’re gonna get knocked down, you’re gonna get bruised, and you’re gonna want to throw in the towel. Battling alone, failure is almost certain. This is why it’s essential to have a strong team in your corner.
Welcome To The MiNavigator Newsletter!
All of us at AAoM are so pleased to bring you this first newsletter which we plan to distribute monthly. Given the many statewide initiatives and reform efforts which we have collectively navigated over the past several years, combined with new, innovative projects, community events, and other developments, we felt a more regular means of communication was essential to keeping you informed. We are also hoping this communication will serve as an effective tool for service providers, as well, in keeping the autism community informed of your own developments, program offerings, and events, as a way to better reach our families across the state.
Elisabeth Berry, Young Professionals Board Chair, to be Recognized as Distinguished Volunteer
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS (AFP) GREATER DETROIT CHAPTER TO RECOGNIZE ELISABETH BERRY AS DISTINGUISHED VOLUNTEER AT 25TH ANNUAL NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY DINNER
5 Tips for a Successful Autism-Friendly Halloween
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The Michigan ABLE Act
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Michigan Department of Education Survey will Collect Input for Meeting Federal Grant Obligations
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AAoM’s GPS Program Gives Parents Peace Of Mind
When Autism Alliance of Michigan heard Laurie’s story, our Navigator team sprung into action and delivered an AngelSense GPS Unit to her, so she wouldn’t have to go another day
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
