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Upcoming Community Events – October

Date Event  October 25 Strategies to Improve Motivation October 26 Teen and Young Adult Social Group: Halloween Party! October 27 Halloween Dance Party October 27 The Arc of Midland –

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A Review of Current Insurance Topics

Contributed by Chaunta Tsegaye, MSA, WIP-C, Program Manager/Insurance Specialist Every year I try to find something more insightful than the year before to share with families and this year I

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AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGAN HOSTS 8th ANNUAL “HERO WALK” AT DETROIT ZOO SEPTEMBER 17TH

Annual event raises funds for AAoM outreach programs 5,000 Expected to Attend The Autism Alliance of Michigan’s (AAoM) annual Autism Hero Walk presented by DTE Foundation returns to the Detroit

Autism Alliance of Michigan Available to Discuss 5 Steps to Create a Back-To- School Plan for Children with Autism and Their Families

WHAT: The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is available for interviews in preparation for the new school year. Back-to-school is an important time for all children, especially children with autism

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Upcoming Community Events – August

Date Event August 30 Adult Autistic Peer Support Group (Online) August 30 Virtual Group Peer Support (Online) August 30 Phenomenal Women Support Group (Online) August 30 Essentials of Business Solutions

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Health Care Disparities Affecting Individuals with Autism

Contributed by AAoM’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee The health care system can be intimidating and confusing to navigate. However, for autistic individuals facing disparities when it comes to accessing

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Back to School with AAoM – Tips, Resources, and Training for a Successful Year Ahead!

Contributed by Erik Gallery It seems like we say it every time when this season starts to end, but wow, that was a quick summer! With the end of summer

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Understanding Microaggressions

Contributed by AAoM’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Microaggressions are things we say or do, sometimes unintentionally, that send hurtful messages related to race, gender, class, ability, or other factors.

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Upcoming Community Events – July/August

Date Event July 28 32nd Anniversary of the ADA Celebration July 30 Cookout at Veterans Memorial Park August 3 REC-IT Cooking Classes – Fort Gratiot August 4 Adaptive Sailing August

Prevalence of Delays to Receiving Behavioral Therapy in Michigan: A Summary of Survey Data

Contributed by Adam M. Briggs, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA & Andrea M. Peterson, MA, BCBA, LBA Eastern Michigan University In response to the growing number of barriers faced by families and

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AAoM Joins Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the Signing of the FY23 State School Aid Budget

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) was pleased to join Governor Gretchen Whitmer today at the signing of the FY23 state school aid budget which includes an increase to $9,150 per pupil foundation allowance