Autism Awareness Month
‘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.
‘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?
3 reasons why becoming a behavioral therapist could be great career option
Read full article: 3 reasons why becoming a behavioral therapist could be great career optionDawn Sterling, a certified behavior analyst and ABA manager at Detroit Therapy Center, offers three reasons why getting into behavioral therapy could be a good career path.
Therapy for autism: Why parent involvement and collaboration in applied behavior analysis is so important
Read full article: Therapy for autism: Why parent involvement and collaboration in applied behavior analysis is so importantDawn Sterling, a certified behavior analyst and applied behavior analysis manager at Metro EHS Pediatric Therapy offered insight as to why parents need to be involved with ABA.
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.
Downriver brothers use TikTok to spread autism awareness
Read full article: Downriver brothers use TikTok to spread autism awarenessTwo downriver brothers have become legitimate stars on TikTok and Instagram. They are hoping their nearly 700,000 followers are learning an important lesson along the way.
Metro Detroit nonprofit offers specialized autism training for police departments
Read full article: Metro Detroit nonprofit offers specialized autism training for police departmentsDownriver nonprofit MiMi’s Mission travels across Metro Detroit to help police and fire departments better respond to emergencies involving someone with autism.
University of Michigan Greek organizations raise more than $210K for nonprofits
Read full article: University of Michigan Greek organizations raise more than $210K for nonprofitsStudents who participated in the annual Winterfest broomball fundraiser surpassed their goal of raising $200,000 for charity.
4-year-old has a truly unforgettable day at his happy place. And no, it’s not Disney World or Chuck E. Cheese.
Read full article: 4-year-old has a truly unforgettable day at his happy place. And no, it’s not Disney World or Chuck E. Cheese.Jaxon Maples is a 4-year-old boy with autism, and many days, he has trouble communicating and speaking clearly. But there is one place where those things aren’t a problem for him.
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.
What is autism masking? Understanding this complex survival strategy in adults
Read full article: What is autism masking? Understanding this complex survival strategy in adultsAutism can be explained medically as a bio-neurological development disability, but to get into the nuanced details is quite a bit more complicated.
Young man with autism authors book about inclusion, aims to stock school libraries and educate all
Read full article: Young man with autism authors book about inclusion, aims to stock school libraries and educate allFor much of his life, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, has dealt with exclusion from his peers.
Officer helps in rescue of teddy bear after boy with autism makes 911 call
Read full article: Officer helps in rescue of teddy bear after boy with autism makes 911 callA young boy’s parents are grateful to a police officer who showed up at their home after an unusual 911 call from their 12-year-old son with autism.
Take note: This teen with autism wrote the perfect guide on how to treat people
Read full article: Take note: This teen with autism wrote the perfect guide on how to treat peopleAfter dealing with exclusion by his peers over the years, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, penned and published a pamphlet in which he basically guides people on how to treat those with disabilities.
Musical not just adapted for children with autism, it was designed just for them
Read full article: Musical not just adapted for children with autism, it was designed just for themThe creators of the show, “Farm! A Musical Experience,” designed the play specifically for children with autism, and for other kids who are neurodiverse.
Metro Detroit nonprofit gives first responders ‘911Ready Bags’ to help people with autism in an emergency
Read full article: Metro Detroit nonprofit gives first responders ‘911Ready Bags’ to help people with autism in an emergencyWhat originally started as a project to raise awareness about autism has blossomed into something that’s making a real difference in Downriver communities and beyond.