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Congratulations Tom Allen on Receiving the Sparky Anderson Youth in Philanthropy Award

Congratulations to Tom Allen, the university liaison for AAoM’s Young Professional Board. Tom directed and coordinated the Alpha Sigma Phi Winterfest event last February for his fraternity, raising $40,000 for

Congratulations 2015 Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award Recipient Detroit Zoological Society

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) would like to formally congratulate our partner, The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), for being recognized by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) for

Autism Alliance of Michigan- Oregon Community College Shooting

Southfield, MI (October 8, 2015) – The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) and the autism community at large, across Michigan, send sympathies and share personally in the tragic loss of

MiNavigator Your Phone-A-Friend Lifeline

When the Autism Alliance of Michigan launched our MiNavigator program in the beginning of 2015, there was concern that our Autism Navigator Specialists, most of whom had worked for twenty

Summer Safety Tips

School will soon be out for summer, which means your child’s daily routine will likely change.  As the autism safety specialist at The Autism Alliance of Michigan, Scott Schuelke wants every

Brian and Julie Calley – Navigating Autism

​A heartfelt thank you to Julie and Brian Calley for sharing your story as AAoM launches Michigan’s Autism Navigator Program​. This is just one of the 80,000 stories of a

Success story from South Haven Mi

Recently , in December 2014, South Haven Police Department received a call about an 11 yr old boy with autism, who was reported as out of control and had walked

Snyder Signs Bill With $5.5 Million For Autism

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation to take $5.5 million from a state autism fund and redirect it to autism programs at universities and for autism-related family assistance services.

Giving Tuesday

Now that your online shopping orders have shipped and your Black Friday deals have all been tucked away, it is time to give back. This #GivingTuesday, keep it local by

From Crain’s Detroit Business

As the father of a 31-year-old autistic son, Pat Kemp’s new role as executive director of a new effort housed at Oakland University to help adults with autism find employment

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On Board For Autism

The Autism Alliance of Michigan, the Wayne County Airport Authority and Delta Airlines are collaborating together to offer an airport simulation opportunity for families with autism. Join us at the

AAoM & Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority

AAoM has been partnering with Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) over the past two years to supporting autism awareness and training for law enforcement officials and municipal employees. Their