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Why Preschoolers Living With Autism Benefit from Early Education
Contributed to Second Wave Media by Estelle Slootmaker | Tuesday, January 23, 2024 One of every 36 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with Autism— about four of every 100 boys
Allen, Boyd: Invest in direct care workers
Contributed by Colleen Allen and Sherri Boyd, The Detroit News Each year, organizations like ours fight to advocate for the most vulnerable among our state residents: people with intellectual and
Get vaccinated for the holidays!
Vaccination is important for everyone. Getting screened early for autism can help parents and caregivers prepare for any special accommodations that may be needed. AAoM hosts immunization and health screening
Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates grand opening of new Grand Rapids location
Originally contributed by Estelle Slootmaker of Second Wave Media On Thursday Nov. 16, the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) celebrated its new Grand Rapids-area office with a grand opening ribbon cutting and
‘We have a scholarship program.’ Autism alliance works to make GPS trackers available
Contributed by Sarah Atwood of the Lansing State Journal LANSING — Parents of children with autism and those advocating for them say GPS tracking devices could help alleviate a big
Upcoming Community Events – September / October
September 19 Support Group: IEP Info and School Help September 19 Inspire Change Gala September 23 Autism Community Day September 24 Teen and Young Adult Social Group: Bowling and Pizza
Transition to Adulthood
School has begun, which can be an exciting time, but also a stressful one. As our children get older it’s natural to think about the next step. This can be
Navigating the back to school season with AAoM
It’s been 1 year since our last newsletter was dedicated to back to school needs, and here we are yet again, wondering where our summer went! For this edition of
Volunteer Spotlight: Everyday Superheroes Autism Alliance of Michigan
More children than ever are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, largely attributed to progress in early detection and greater understanding and awareness; and the question of where families should
Corner Health sensory room makes accessing healthcare easier for people living with autism
“Access to sensory rooms in a doctor’s office will ensure that every autistic child is receiving the care they need in a space that is comfortable and minimizes stress.” —