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Commemorating Juneteenth
Contributed by AAoM’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee In 2021 the United States Congress officially made Juneteenth a Federal Holiday. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it
Using Technology to Address a Common Need: How the All Smiles Shine App is Working to Build Ease Around Dental Visits
Contributed by Erik Gallery, BCBA, LBA, Navigator Manager A trip to the dentist’s office isn’t a highly preferred activity for most people. Even a visit for just a cleaning can
West Michigan welcomes Autism Alliance of Michigan to new office in Grand Rapids area
Written by Estelle Slootmaker “AAoM truly services the entire state of Michigan. Having some people in Grand Rapids will help better connect families in the area to critical services as
Crain’s Detroit Giving Guide: Autism Alliance of Michigan
AAoM – Crains Giving Guide 2023 WHAT WE DO Whether your toddler has just received an autism diagnosis or your teenager with autism needs support preparing for their first job,
Meet Crain’s Notable Leaders in Behavioral Health for 2023: Colleen Allen
Colleen Allen, Ph.D. _ Notable Leaders in Behavioral Health 2023 _ Crain’s Detroit Business “(Dr.) Colleen Allen has led us from the humble beginnings of getting insurance coverage for individuals
Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates Supreme Court decision
The education system failed Miguel Luna Perez. In 2004, the 9-year-old moved from Mexico to Michigan with his family. Young Miguel had not had any formal education, and his parents
Take Action Now! Without Direct Care Workers, Michigan’s behavioral health system will collapse.
Please join AAoM in our support of Michigan’s Direct Care Workers. Our behavioral health system is facing serious impacts without the action of our legislature. We ask that you take
With New Approach, Advocates for the Autistic are Learning to Get Loud by Neal Rubin
The fight for people with autism in Michigan is about to get loud. Forceful. Impassioned. Rebranded, even. But it might take some practice. Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, for instance,
Johnson-Hooper: How Bias Traps Children of Color in Autism Diagnoses
What I’m about to tell you frustrates me as a doctor and angers me as a human being. A mother recently brought her 10-year-old African American son to my multidisciplinary
I Was Shocked by The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Michigan Schools by Brian Calley
Restraining and secluding children in schools only escalates problematic and dangerous behaviors and can cause serious injuries, emotional damage, or even death. Yet, in many schools throughout the United States,
