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
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Help! Now that I have an autism diagnosis for my son…what’s next?
Question: 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
AAoM had a Great Time with Elmo and Friends
For the third year in a row, AAoM had the privilege of working with Olympia Entertainment and Vee Corporation to host an autism-friendly performance of Sesame Street Live: Let’s Dance
MiNavigator Helps Family in Indiana!
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
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