We are always trying to help connect families with possible resources for their early childhood aged children and we provide services to children ages birth to 5 in both general
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Meet Your Navigators–Roba Hrisseh
At Autism Alliance of Michigan, the soul of our programs is our Navigator Team. We rave about this group all year long, so this April, we want to spend some time highlighting out heroes–our Navigators.
This team of dedicated individuals works day and night to find answers to all autism questions. They spend the time researching so so caretakers can focus on what’s most important–their loved ones with autism.
So here is our 1st installment of Meet Your AAoM Navigators. We sat down with Roba Hrisseh, who was one of the original Navigators on our team.
University of Michigan Fraternities and Sororities Raise over $200,000 over 3 Years for Michigan Families Living With Autism
Thirty-two University of Michigan fraternities and sororities came together last weekend to raise funds to support the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM).
Holiday Tips From An Autism Parent
While sometimes the mixture of autism and the holidays can produce stale fruit bread (instead of spiced eggnog), it doesn’t make the holiday season any less special. Christmas, for our family, is honestly one of the best times for the year, but it doesn’t come easy. It requires planning, a positive attitude and the willingness to be flexible.
Important Legislation Regarding Restraint and Seclusion is Heading to a Vote
The Restraint and Seclusion Legislation has passed Committee in the State House and will now be voted on in the Michigan House of Representatives. Afterwards, the legislation will need to go through the same voting process in the Senate. Your voice can be heard loud and clear by contacting your State Representatives and State Senators. To find out who your Reps are, use this handy tool and consider giving them a call or writing to ask for their vote in support of HBs 5409-5418 and SBs 835-838.
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
7 Tips for a Happy Holiday Season with your Loved One Affected by Autism
Holiday:  A holiday is a day set aside by custom or by law on which normal activities, especially business or work, are suspended or reduced.  Wikipedia  While many of us look
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