A great story came in through MiNavigator this week. Grandparents in Crawfordsville who are seniors and facing their own health issues are raising their grandchildren, one an 8 year old
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ABA Therapy During School Hours
Question: Twice each week I take my school aged child to ABA therapy during school hours. I now have received a notice from the ISD Truancy Officer demanding I come into
What federal and Michigan laws do we need to be aware of as we advocate for our child with ASD?
Question: Our physician recently told us that our 2 year old child is “on the autism spectrum”. What federal and Michigan laws do we need to be aware of as we
Michigan Laws regarding the use of punishment, positive behavior intervention, restriction and seclusion
Question: I have a child with autism. I am trying to understand what Michigan laws exist regarding the use of punishment, positive behavior intervention, restriction and seclusion in controlling my child’s
Help…Cannot afford 20 hours of ABA weekly and Insurance Won’t Cover it
Question: My child has been diagnosed with autism. His therapist says he needs at least 20 hours of ABA therapy weekly. The cost is estimated at $2,000 a week and our
Help! Son attends Private School for Children with Learning Disorders…possible state reimbursement?
Question: Our son is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and attends a private school designed to help children with learning disorders. He has and has always had an IEP when
10 Things To Know About The ABLE ACT
By Michael Morris, executive director of the National Disability Institute | May. 27, 2015 https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/May-2015/10-Things-You-Must-Know-about-the-ABLE-Act The Michigan ABLE Act Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signed the Michigan ABLE Act, establishing a
Over 12,000 First Responders Trained in Michigan
As of Monday December 14, 2015 Autism Alliance of Michigan’s Michigan Autism Safety Training (MAST) has officially served over 12,000 first responders in Michigan and even a few out of
Niklas Kronwall Gives New Meaning to “Getting Kronwalled”
Niklas Kronwall has been a big supporter of Autism Alliance of Michigan for years. A family with a child affected by autism may not feel comfortable attending a Red Wings
7 Tips for a Happy Holiday Season with your Loved One Affected by Autism
Holiday: A holiday is a day set aside by custom or by law on which normal activities, especially business or work, are suspended or reduced. Wikipedia While many of us look
1 in 45
As you may have read, the National Health Statistics Report released a report today including new data that indicates 1 in 45 children have an autism spectrum disorder. This study