ACC-EMU & ASM Focus Workshop A workshop for Paraprofessionals & Direct Care Staff: How to Implement Supports for Individuals with ASD
 This workshop will provide an update of the
current research about Autism Spectrum Disorder, a toolbox of visual, social and sensory supports and strategies that will aid in reducing anxiety, as well as an overview of behavior as communication in order for participants to look at challenging behavior and then re frame the behavior and communication.
February 23, 2012Autism Collaborative Center For more information and 1055 Cornell Street registration please visit our website at Ypsilanti, MI 48197 |
ACC-EMU & ASM Focus Workshop Homeschooling for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorder
This session will explore the reasons to home school and the pros and cons of homeschooling your child in Michigan, look at the many resources that are available for homeschooling, and provide and overview of Project Based Curriculum that can be used to teach in homeschooling. March 22, 2012Autism Collaborative Center For more information and 1055 Cornell Street registration please visit our website at Ypsilanti, MI 48197 |
ACC-EMU & ASM Focus Workshop Transition to High School and the Implementation
of a Personal Curriculum
This workshop will define the meaning of a personal curriculum and answer the most frequently asked questions about this modification to the Michigan Merit Curriculum as well as explore transition services through the IEP to prepare the child for life after public school; this may include preparing the child to live on his/her own, learning adaptive skills, exposing the student to a variety of job-related experiences, taking into account the student's interest
and/or higher education. April 26, 2012Autism Collaborative Center For more information and 1055 Cornell Street registration please visit our website at Ypsilanti, MI 48197 |
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Micro-Enterprise Mini-Conference Pathway to Independence
 This mini-conference will feature successful micro-enterprise exhibitors as well as breakout sessions that will inform and educate individuals on how to set-up a strategic business plan in hopes of achieve a successful micro-enterprise.
More information and registration
coming soon!!
April 14, 2012Ferndale Public Library 222 E. Nine Mile Road Ferndale, MI 48197 10:00AM-2:00PM |
ASM Focus Workshop Series We are headed north to St. Ignace, MI
The Autism Society of Michigan is pleased to announce we will be traveling to St. Ignace to offer a series of focus workshops to help educate individuals, families and professionals about Autism Spectrum disorder and related aspects that will help those have a better understanding of what ASD is and the strategies, tools, and supports that are available to help those diagnosed succeed.
Topics will include:
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
Advocacy and the IEP
Visual and Social Supports
Transitions May 3 & 4, 2012Quality Inn For more information and 561 Boulevard Drive registration please visit our website at St. Ignace, MI 49781 |
ASM's Annual 5K Run/Walk for Autism Acceptance
 Our annual 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday May 19, 2012 at Hawk Island Park in Lansing, MI to promote autism awareness and support autism acceptance throughout the community.
For more information and
registration click the following link:
May 19, 2012Hawk Island Park 1601 E. Cavanaugh Street Lansing, MI 48910 |
ASM's Spring Conference Temple Grandin
 Continental breakfast will be provided; however lunch will be on your own. The Grey Center will be selling Temple Grandin's books and DVDs as well as other ASD related material at a 10% discount to all registrants. If you would like to stay the night prior to the conference notify them that you are attending the Autism Society of Michigan Spring Conference to receive a reduced rate.
For more information and
registration please click the following link:
2012 ASM Spring Conference: Temple Grandin
May 21, 2012Crowne Plaza 5700 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
9:00AM - 3:00PM |
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