Autism/PDD Resource Network
http://www.autism-pdd.net/
Website with information on key issues associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Diagnosis, Support, Programs)
Autism Support of Kent County, Inc.
Richard Elias III
PO BOX 150348
Grand Rapids, MI 49515
Phone: 616-752-8577
E-Mail: askkentcty@aol.com
Website: http://www.autismssupportofkentcounty.org/
Provide support, resources and guidance to those who are diagnosed with, care for and live with autism.
Autism Society of America
1-800-3autism
http://www.autism-society.org/
Founded in 1965, ASA advocates on behalf of the 1.5 million American children and adults with autism. ASA publishes the Advocate magazine, organizes the largest national conference on autism and is the leader of a network of 200 chapters providing education and support to families, educators, and health professionals across the country.
Autism Society of West Shore
PO BOX 1054
Holland, MI 49422-1054
http://www.asws.org/
Information: 616-395-3222, asws_contact@yahoo.com
President: Margie Broussard, margiebrou@sbcglobal.net, 616-395-4095
Autism Society of West Shore (ASWS) is a chapter of the Autism Society of America (ASA). The purpose of the ASWS is to provide family support through special activities, a network of information, resource referral, community awareness and education.
Autism Society of America - Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Chapter
Kim Prater, President
4606 Croyden Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: 800-628-6421
E-Mail: KPrater@asa-kal.org
Website:http://www.asa-kal.org/
The mission of the Autism Society of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek is to connect individuals within the autism spectrum as well as their community with life long access to resources and opportunities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research.
Autism One Radio
www.autismone.org/radio
Can listen on your computer to many autism exports speak about a variety of topics regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Gifted and Talented Resource Network
Kathy MacDonald
PO BOX 68724
Grand Rapids, MI 49516
Phone: 616-526-5878
E-Mail: info@GTResourceNetwork.org
Website:http://www.grresourcenetwork.org/
GTR Network is a supportive community for gifted and talented students, their families, and educators.
The Arc Kent CountyRachel Urquhout
1331 Lake DR SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-459-3339
E-Mail: thearc@iserv.net
Provides advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities including IEP assistance, representative payee services, and SSA benefit planning, and ensuring quality of life for individuals at home and living in group homes.
Asperger Society of Michigan
5047 West Main Street #358
Kalamazoo, MI 49009-1001
Website: http://www.aspergersmichigan.org/
Advocacy, information, programs for people with developmental disabilities
Autism Asperger Associates of MichiganKristen Priem
7027 10 Mile Rd NE
Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: 616-780-1358Website:http://www.autism-asperger-associates.com/
Our comprehensive organization is designed to support children, adolescents and adults with autism and Asperger Syndrome. Our goal is to work with individuals and families to create quality of life for today and tomorrow, through education, understanding and support in their goals. We provide social skill training for preschooler through young adult age groups. Our affordable workshops offer practical information and resources that can be used right away!
Autism Network of Muskegon CountyThe Autism Network of Muskegon County
P.O. Box 140
Ravenna, MI 49451
Phone: 231-853-2832
Email: muskegonautism@aol.com
Website: http://www.muskegonautism.org/
Association for Childrens Mental Health (ACMH)
100 W. Washtenaw St. Suite 4.
Lansing MI 48933-2129
(517) 372-4016
http://www.acmh-mi.org/
Advocacy, family support of people with emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders.
AIM (Autism Insurance in Michigan)
Dedicated to promoting autism insurance reform through networking and legislation. AIM is composed of over 1400 residents of Michigan who have pledged their support and actively promote passage of autism insurance reform that would no longer permit health insurance companies to deny coverage for autism treatments.
Visit http://autisminsurancemi.blogspot.com/ to see the current status of legislation and learn what every person concerned about individuals with ASD can do to help.
Citizens Alliance to Uphold Special Education(CAUSE)
Pat Keller , Executive Director
6412 Centurion Dr., Suite 130
Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 886-9167, (800) 221-9105
Fax: (517) 886-9366
Mentors, advocates, and provides workshops and information about services delivered through the special educational systems in Michigan.
Special Education Facilitation and
Mediation Program
This is a free service that can be requested to
resolve issues related to early intervention and special education.
Specially trained and neutral mediators are available to facilitate IFSP’s/IEP’s or to help reconcile
differences and resolve conflicts. These services can help parents and
educators collaborate more effectively, reach decisions faster, preserve
working relationships, and avoid costly hearings and complaints. The best
way to access these services is by calling (800)8RESOLVE
or to submit a request to the Michigan Special Education Mediation Program
(MSEMP) at http://msemp.cenmi.org.
Project PERFORM
Kay L. Moler
Project PERFORM
Information and Support for Families of Children with Special Needs
Washtenaw Intermediate School District
1-800-552-4821
734 994-8100 ext. 1554
http://www.wash.k12.mi.us/perform
Project PERFORM is an IDEA Mandated Activity Project grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education. PERFORM is a free information, referral, and support research for Michigan families of children ages birth to 26 with special needs or disabilities and professionals who work with them. Staff members are parents who have children with disabilities, have been through similar experiences and have been trained in listening and communication skills, as well as problem solving.
Parent-to-Parent of SW MichiganMichelle Miller
814 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: 269-271-8950
E-Mail: p2pswmi@sbcglobal.net
Website:http://www.p2pswmi.org/
Parent-to-Parent of SW MI promotes opportunities for children with disabilities and special needs to fully participate in society through the support and education of families and communities.
Parent Coalition/U.P.C.
Jessie Morton
3651 Culver
Ludington, MI 49431
Phone: 231-845-9598
E-Mail: jmorton@1010internet.com
The purpose of the Parent Coalition is to help build parent and professional partnerships at the community and school level. Parent Coalition has trained leaders across the state that provides presentations on Partnerships within the Community, ADHD, Time and Stress Management, and Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) to parents and professionals.
Citizens Alliance To Uphold Special Education (CAUSE)
6945 Madison SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Phone: 616-455-8719
Website:http://www.causeonline.org/
Parent Training Information Center for the State of Michigan. CAUSE is a statewide non-profit coalition providing free information, referral, support, advocacy, and workshops to parents and professionals working with children with disabilities and special needs.
West Michigan Inclusion Network (WIN)PO BOX 889Ada, MI 49301
Phone: 616-889-3808
E-Mail: info@wmin.org
Website:http://www.wmin.org/
Provide individual advocacy services for parents trying to include their child with autism and/or other disabilities into general education classrooms. Hold educational meetings on topics concerning inclusion four to five times per year, and an annual inclusive education conference. Publish a quarterly newsletter, "Inclusion Solutions."
Kent County Health Department - Children’s Special Health Care ServicesChris Buczek
700 Fuller NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-632-7039
Website:http://www.accesskent.com/
A support group is available for parents of children with special needs (not just autism spectrum disorders).
Friendship Ministries
Nella Uitvlugt
2215 29th St SE #B6
GRAND RAPIDS MI 49508
Phone: 888-866-8966
E-Mail: friendship@friendship.org
Website: http://www.friendship.org/
Friendship Ministries is an international, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to share God's love with people with cognitive impairments. In its twenty plus years of service, the ministry has worked with more than 800 churches and organizations to provide a program model, consulting services, and religious education resources for people with cognitive impairments.
Additional listings for Michigan:
http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/Local.aspx
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