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Teacher’s perspective: ‘If you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autism’
Read full article: Teacher’s perspective: ‘If you have met one child with autism, then you have only met one child with autism’A teacher who helps preside over a program for students with autism, Carrie Jones knows full well some aspects the general public might not understand.
Toys can be a great learning tool, this children’s center expert says
Read full article: Toys can be a great learning tool, this children’s center expert saysApril is Autism Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to learn about resources that can help children with special needs and their families.
‘What should more people understand about autism?’ Your responses are so important to read
Read full article: ‘What should more people understand about autism?’ Your responses are so important to readConsidering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
Tell us: What’s something you wish more people understood about autism?
Read full article: Tell us: What’s something you wish more people understood about autism?Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
911Ready promotes autism awareness during emergencies in Brownstown and in Allen Park
Read full article: 911Ready promotes autism awareness during emergencies in Brownstown and in Allen ParkJust in time for Autism Awareness Month, a Downriver organization is rolling out a revolutionary program to help children and adults with autism and other special needs.
5 activities for children with autism who’ve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemic
Read full article: 5 activities for children with autism who’ve been under stress, anxiety due to the pandemicOne way to cope with any extra stress or anxiety is to have the kids engage in play time to help develop motor skills, social skills and language development, according to Dr. Jen Harstein, a children’s developmental psychologist who works with autistic children daily.
Michigan health officials don’t track COVID among people with disabilities despite high risk of death
Read full article: Michigan health officials don’t track COVID among people with disabilities despite high risk of deathFrom the start of the COVID pandemic, people with disabilities have been left out of the conversation when it comes to fighting the virus, even though they’re members of highly vulnerable communities.
Pontiac house fire that killed 2, injured 5 was no accident, officials say
Read full article: Pontiac house fire that killed 2, injured 5 was no accident, officials sayNot only was the fire intentionally set, but investigators also said the person who started the fire deadbolted an exit door on the second story to prevent anyone from escaping.
Mother says autistic son was denied haircut at Great Clips in Brownstown Township: ‘My son is autistic, but he’s human’
Read full article: Mother says autistic son was denied haircut at Great Clips in Brownstown Township: ‘My son is autistic, but he’s human’A mother said her 5-year-old son was denied a haircut at a Great Clips in Brownstown Township after he experienced a meltdown due to his autism.
How Michigan State Police troopers are learning to respond better to people with autism
Read full article: How Michigan State Police troopers are learning to respond better to people with autismA brand new program spearheaded by Michigan State Police Lt. Sara Krebbs is meant to deescalate a confrontational encounter with someone who has autism.
This 9-year-old started a business to help animals in need
Read full article: This 9-year-old started a business to help animals in needWhen most kids are little, and they want to try their hand at owning a business, they start a lemonade stand, or maybe sell some cookies... not John Blackwell. This 9-year-old autistic boy wanted to create a business to help others, specifically our four-legged best friends.
‘Understanding, accepting, embracing:’ How these twins with autism inspire their community
Read full article: ‘Understanding, accepting, embracing:’ How these twins with autism inspire their communityFor Anthony and Sammy Taormina, there are two dates that define their lives as people with Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.
New sensory kits designed to help Michigan police officers approach people with autism
Read full article: New sensory kits designed to help Michigan police officers approach people with autismApril is Autism Awareness Month and one of the groups educating themselves on the subject is law enforcement.
Clarkston woman says her autism is a ‘gift,’ shares artwork with the world
Read full article: Clarkston woman says her autism is a ‘gift,’ shares artwork with the worldFriday is World Autism Awareness Day and many of the four million people with autism around the world are sharing their stories in hopes of educating others about what autism is and what it isn’t.
Detroit police officers pool money to buy new bike for boy with autism
Read full article: Detroit police officers pool money to buy new bike for boy with autismDETROIT – When a little boy with autism had his bicycle stolen a group of Detroit police officers knew they had to do something to help. The child’s parents couldn’t afford to replace the stolen bike, so officers from Detroit’s 6th Precinct stepped in and pooled their money. Local 4′s Tim Pamplin got a look at the special surprise. You can watch his full story in the video posted above.
Ford aims to boost hiring of employees with autism
Read full article: Ford aims to boost hiring of employees with autismIn 2016, Ford partnered with the Autism Alliance of Michigan to introduce the the Ford Works Program. The program focuses on hiring individuals -- like Ford IT business analyst Nick Howard -- who are on the autism spectrum. The Ford Works Program hires people differently by using a contract-to-hire method. “It’s quite satisfying to have a position I’m comfortable with that uses my skill set,” Howard said. For more information on the Ford Works Program, visit the official website here.
Here’s how Fredi the PizzaMan is helping with autism awareness
Read full article: Here’s how Fredi the PizzaMan is helping with autism awarenessMELVINDALE, Mich. – Fredi the PizzaMan is open for lunch every day down in Melvindale right at the corner of Allen Road and Clarence Street. He started a non-profit called Fredi the PizzaMan Foundation. What’s a sensory room? Dobrovic wrote a letter to Fredi the PizzaMan Foundation asking for a sensory room for her son and Tiffany’s school and they were selected. Bello’s goal is to equip every school in Michigan with a sensory room.