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Peer Support Provide opportunities to talk with others who have similar experiences and disabilities. Information and Referral Provide information on any subject related to living independently with all disabilities. Refer individuals to other agencies in our community to assist in gaining independence. Independent Living Support Assist with innovative approaches to performing basic tasks that lead to independence, such as budgeting, futures planning, resume writing, application assistance and employment readiness. Advocacy Individual and systems advocacy to promote positive change for and with individuals. Work with individuals on self-advocacy assertiveness to promote personal empowerment. Systems advocacy activities in partnership with individuals and community members to affect attitudinal and environmental change. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) information and education.

Team GUTS™ is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the special needs community. We will provide one-on-one training, fitness classes, strength training and sports camps for those athletes. No family will be turned away. Rather, we will provide scholarships to economically-challenged families that are in need of financial assistance.

Occupational Therapists (OT) Kirsten Matthews, MA, OTRL, USC/WPS Certified in Sensory Integration Joanna Nicholas, OTRL, USC/WPS Certified in Sensory Integration Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) Katherine Kenney, MA, CCC-SLP Jayne Beall, MA, CCC-SLP Physical Therapist (PT) Dawn Gregory

Spectrum is an approved autism evaluation center (AAEC).

Welcome to Special Ed Law Michigan! This list is for: Special Education Parents, Caregivers, Advocates and Attorneys who reside in the state of Michigan. Topics may include: IEP’s, ESY, Related Services, IDEA97, Michigan Revised Administrative Rules for Special Education…However, all topics related to Special Education are open for discussion. Knowledge is power…let us learn together how to advocate effectively for our children.

SBB is a small, private, therapist – owned clinic that is committed to working together with children, adolescents, and their families toward the goal of having their best life. We believe each child is unique and needs an individual treatment plan to reflect just that. SBB specializes in running social skills training groups and providing individual and group therapy to children on the autism spectrum and other social/emotional disorders. School observations, classroom recommendations, functional behavior assessments, consultations and parent support at IEP meetings are also offered. SBB works with all children preschool age and up.

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Based in Traverse City, Michigan, we’ve been serving people with disabilities, their families, and the northwest Lower Michigan community since 2002. Our staff provides information, referrals, and support to people with a wide variety of disabilities. We also work on a larger scale, helping governments, businesses, and other organizations make changes that improve life for everyone in the community.

Here at the Michigan State University Neurology and Ophthalmology Clinic we specialize, treat and assist patients in a variety of ways. This includes the treatment of many different types of neurological and ophthalmologic disorders and diseases such as: Cognitive Disorders Multiple Sclerosis Epilepsy Muscular Dystrophy General Neurology Neuro-Ophthalmology Geriatric Neurology Parkinson’s Disease Headache Pediatric Neurology Huntington’s Disease Stroke/Neuro-Interventional Vascular Neurology Movement Disorders Vertigo

The Outpatient Therapy Center has more than 30 pediatric therapists and 30 adult therapists on site. These professionals offer a variety of therapies for adults and pediatrics, such as physical, occupational, and speech-language. Other services include social work, therapeutic recreation, and neuropsychology.

The Kennedy Krieger Institute Center for Autism offers families: Clinical service provider of multidisciplinary evaluations, day treatment, and behavioral therapy for children with ASD in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Website provides information and support for families with a child with ASD. 1. Outreach initiative provides: a. Early signs of autism video tutorial; b. Physician webinar on medication management; c. Sharing Treatment and Autism Resources (STAR) Parent & Professional Trainings with a web-based archive for all past trainings with resources; d. Annual autism conference. 2. Inspiring stories of treatment successes for children diagnosed with ASD: 3. Free guides and fact sheets: a. “Healthy Smiles for Autism” that helps parents teach children with ASD how to brush and floss with the help of step-by- step instruction, social stories, and visual sequencing cards that can be used wherever brushing happens. The guide also provides information to help parents prepare their children for a first dental visit. Free download at www.healthysmilesforautism.org; b. Coping with an autism diagnosis; c. Picture exchange communication factsheet; d. Visual aids factsheet; e. Sensory processing factsheet; f. Parent’s guide to research.

Child, adolescent and adult inpatient and partial in patient treatment programs.

We offer outpatient counseling for individuals and groups, transitions services, job coaching and skill building, and social skills classes.

Evolve’s highly trained clinicians use outcome-based treatment methods including Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Mindfulness practices, Exposure therapy, and trauma treatments including EMDR, Trauma-focused CBT and Structured Sensory Interventions. Evolve has clinicians trained to work with individuals, couples and families across the life span.  We offer treatment for a wide array of metal health challenges including depression, anxiety, marital challenges, trauma/PTSD, grief and loss, autism, asperger’s and spectrum disorders, ADD/ADHD assessments and treatment, parenting support, and adjustment disorders related to life’s changes and challenges.

Ele’s Place is a healing center for grieving children and teens.  Four branch locations support families throughout the Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Flint and Lansing areas and beyond.  Each week, peer support group programs help hundreds of children, ages 3-18, learn how to cope and begin to heal after the death of a parent, sibling or other loved one. Before coming to Ele’s Place, many grieving children feel alone and keep their feelings inside, not wanting to burden their parents or other family members. Often, friends don’t seem to understand if they haven’t had a similar experience. But each week at Ele’s Place, hundreds of grieving children and teens find a warm and welcoming place to meet new friends who really understand how they feel, while they begin to heal after the death of a loved one. Ele’s Place provides regularly scheduled sessions that allow children to interact with peers who have suffered similar loss, and to express their fears, anger, guilt and sadness in a secure and empowering environment. Utilization of music, art, story telling, writing and play promotes the healing process. Clinicians and trained volunteers, supervised by professional clinical staff, facilitate the following age-appropriate groups: •    Preschool/Kindergarten •   […]

CARD provides high quality and effective ABA therapy to individuals with Autism through the lifespan. We collaborate with other professionals to insure coordination of care. CARD understands that no two individuals are the same and we individualize every ABA program to meet the needs of each individual. In addition to 1:1 ABA Therapy, CARD also provides individual and group parent training sessions to empower caregivers.

Autism Centers of Michigan is Michigan’s leading provider of intensive, evidence-based applied behavior analysis treatment for individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders. Our goal is to improve an individual’s quality of life by providing and transferring critical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our company’s core values of teamwork, authenticity, and evidence-based solutions are exemplified in all aspects of our behavioral interventions. We successfully serve over 250 families in more than 30 counties across the state of Michigan. Discover why ACM is one of four credentialed “Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence” in the state of Michigan (bhcoe.org).

Adaptive MoGo offers cycling options for riders of all abilities! With 13 different cycles including recumbent tricycles, upright cargo tricycles, hand tricycles, tandem bicycles, tandem tricycles, and more, Adaptive MoGo accommodates a wide range of rider needs. This program is provided through a partnership with Wheelhouse Detroit & Programs to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC). To ensure you’re fitted for a cycle that best fits your needs, all Adaptive MoGo trips start and end at Wheelhouse Detroit’s riverfront location. Riders with mobility devices are welcome to store their devices at Wheelhouse Detroit for the duration of an Adaptive MoGo trip. However, for everyone’s safety, Wheelhouse Detroit staff does not provide transfers to and/or from adaptive cycles. For riders needing additional support, please come with a companion cyclist. All companion cyclists will receive a Free Daily MoGo pass if they wish to ride along on a two-wheeled MoGo.

Zolton Law Offices offers a full complement of legal services for your personal and business needs. With over a hundred years of combined legal experience, and two convenient locations, your legal representation will be both effective and convenient. Estate Planning Wills and Trusts Elder Law Probate and Trust Administration Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning Powers of Attorney Family Law Divorce Child Custody Guardianships and Conservatorships Paternity Adoptions Business Law Real Estate Corporations and LLC’s Collections Contracts General Dispute Resolution Civil Litigation General Disputes Construction Lien Litigation Employment Discrimination Personal Injury Wrongful Death Insurance Claims Real Estate

Zolton Law Offices offers a full complement of legal services for your personal and business needs. With over a hundred years of combined legal experience, and two convenient locations, your legal representation will be both effective and convenient. Estate Planning Wills and Trusts Elder Law Probate and Trust Administration Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning Powers of Attorney Family Law Divorce Child Custody Guardianships and Conservatorships Paternity Adoptions Business Law Real Estate Corporations and LLC’s Collections Contracts General Dispute Resolution Civil Litigation General Disputes Construction Lien Litigation Employment Discrimination Personal Injury Wrongful Death Insurance Claims Real Estate

Zolton Law Offices offers a full complement of legal services for your personal and business needs. With over a hundred years of combined legal experience, and two convenient locations, your legal representation will be both effective and convenient. Estate Planning Wills and Trusts Elder Law Probate and Trust Administration Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning Powers of Attorney Family Law Divorce Child Custody Guardianships and Conservatorships Paternity Adoptions Business Law Real Estate Corporations and LLC’s Collections Contracts General Dispute Resolution Civil Litigation General Disputes Construction Lien Litigation Employment Discrimination Personal Injury Wrongful Death Insurance Claims Real Estate

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Zelexa offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy with an option for both center based and home based therapy. Offers bilingual techs speaking fluent Arabic and English.

We’re here to help educate and assist businesses, assistance animal handlers, and anyone else in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with these animals.

Gymnastics for children ages 3-6, karate, and swimming for ages 3 and up. Call program director at 227-9622 for more information.

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The Center for Behavioral Health and Justice provides local communities, organizations, and behavioral health and law enforcement agencies across Michigan with EXPERTISE, EVALUATION, SUPPORT, TRAINING, and TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE to optimize diversion of individuals from jail and prison through the implementation of best and innovative practices at every intercept of the criminal justice continuum.

Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state. You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities.

Wish Upon a Teens Autism Spectrum Disorder programming focuses on helping teens build social and life skills as well as team building and communication areas of development necessary for success in life as an adult. These programs are provided for our teens in a safe environment, where they are encouraged to explore, learn and create – without the fears of bullying, taunting or teasing, that so often follow our teens in their everyday life. Armed with the experiences from our programs, our teens can take their newly formed skill sets out into the world and use them as they approach college or career training.

We are licensed therapist that provide individual, couple and group counseling. We serve children, adults and geriatrics. We have a variety of experienced therapist that provide different counseling techniques, in a warm and comforting environment.

Group riding and individual hippotherapy sessions available during spring and fall for youth ages 4-26

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At Wilderwood Service Dogs, we make a difference in the lives of people with neurological impairments. We specialize in providing service dogs specifically trained to handle the challenges of Spectrum Disorders and other neurological impairments. Our dogs are a constant helpmate to you or your child… and any other place you may venture.

Westminster Technologies, Inc. is a leading creator and provider of Assistive Technology Solutions.

Westlund Guidance Clinic has been providing mental health services in Saginaw County for over 50 years. Westlund provides clinical therapy, psychiatric, case management, and support coordination services to both children and adults in Saginaw County.

Westlund Guidance Clinic has been providing mental health services in Saginaw County for over 50 years. We began providing ABA therapy in 2015, and have since reorganized into Westlund Autism Clinic. We continue to provide ABA therapy, as well as Occupational Therapy services.

Master’s Degree in Special Education with a First Endorsement – Clinical Teacher Option At the graduate level students may earn first endorsements in one of the following areas: Autism, Cognitive Impairment, Emotional Impairment, and Learning Disabilities. Students interested in a first endorsement should apply to our Clinical Teacher program indicating their area of endorsement. Each endorsement is a minimum of thirty credit hours. A Master’s degree with a first endorsement is a minimum thirty-six credit hours. Master’s Degree in Special Education with a Second or Additional Endorsement or concentration area—Master Teacher Option At the graduate level students may earn a second or additional endorsements in the following areas: Autism, Cognitive Impairment, Emotional Impairment, and Learning Disabilities. Students may also earn a concentration as a Behavior Specialist. Students interested in any of these areas should apply to our Master Teacher program indicating their area of interest. Each endorsement is a minimum of twenty credit hours. A Master’s degree with a second or additional endorsement or concentration is a minimum of thirty credit hours. To begin your application process, go to the Graduate Application page.

The Autism Center of Excellence at Western Michigan University has developed a series of video interviews with national experts in applied behavior analysis, autism and behavioral pediatrics. These videos are available free of charge. These videos feature presentations and interviews with experts in applied behavior analysis and behavioral pediatrics. In many cases, the videos also include supplemental materials and clinical simulations that demonstrate the application of essential features of an assessment or intervention technique. These videos are designed to enhance the ability of applied behavior analysis practitioners (e.g., BCBAs, BCaBAs and RBTs) and applied behavior analysis students in training to understand and to implement important behavior analysis assessment and treatment techniques with children, especially those with developmental disabilities such as autism. Additional videos are under development and will be added as they become available. The materials on this website are highly technical and would be for an advanced learner. A parent who has a good understanding that would like to further advance their knowledge can review these resources for training in Applied Behavior Analysis.

The Pediatric Subspecialties Clinic serves children, adolescents, and young adults. Our providers have expertise in a variety of specialties to meet complex health needs. Appointments may require a physician referral. The WMed Pediatric Autism Center (WPAC) provides a full range of comprehensive assessment and diagnostic evaluation for autism spectrum disorder. Children can be referred by children’s primary care physicians, families can make direct appointments, and community based agencies may also request evaluations. In addition, as of June 1 2018, WPAC was officially designated as an Approved Autism Evaluation Center (AAEC) by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and Blue Care Network (BCN). This designation means that we will now be able to provide evaluations for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to our patients with BCBSM and BCN, which is a prerequisite to access Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. As a result of this designation, WPAC will be able to offer ASD evaluations for patients with the entire spectrum of insurances, private and public. Services Comprehensive Autism Evaluations Planning for Your Visit A care coordinator will contact families to discuss what is needed for an autism evaluation, including caregiver assessments, which need to be completed before an appointment and insurance verification. The care coordinator will also […]

Multidisciplinary evaluation for autism spectrum disorder, involving Psychology and Developmental- Behavioral Pediatrics. Also, ongoing medical management and follow-up for children and adolescents diagnosed with ASD and for a variety of developmental and behavioral conditions. Pediatric psychology services additionally provide intake interviews, integrated behavioral services, diagnostic interviews, and evaluations for full range of behavioral and mental health or psychological problems, including cognitive, achievement and language testing, depression, anxiety and ADHD screening.

As the first Approved Autism Evaluation Center located in Southwest Michigan for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, the Western Evaluation Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (WECAN) at Western Michigan University offers comprehensive, interdisciplinary diagnostic evaluations for autism spectrum disorder. Our diagnostic team uses an interprofessional, collaborative approach to assessment to examine a child’s skills, development and behavior. The team uses broad-based assessment measures, autism-specific measures and observational tools. We offer diagnostic clarity related to autism and developmental concerns and provide individualized treatment recommendations based upon evaluation results and the child and family’s needs. FINANCIAL POLICY AND SCHEDULING UPDATE: We ask that clients work with us with an understanding that deductibles and co-pays need to be paid and insurance coverage does not guarantee payment for all services.  Our new scheduling process has changed to support this financial policy: Clients will be asked to pay a deposit at the time their first appointment is scheduled, which will be a portion of their visit charge that will go toward deductible. Should deductibles be met at the time of scheduling, the client will pay an appointment charge of $100. Clients will be asked to pay the remaining deductible portion at their […]

We are a non-profit therapy dog organization of volunteers providing the western region of Michigan with Animal Assisted Activities (AAA) and Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) since 2001. Our handler and dog teams partner with community health, education, and rehabilitative services to promote emotional, physical, and psychological support through the human-animal healing connection.

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At the Autism Center for Child Development, we provide comprehensive early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) for young children with autism spectrum disorders. Our therapy is based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and is individualized for each child. Depending on the child’s needs, therapy may target the following areas: • Language and communication • Cognitive functioning • Pre-academic skills • Adaptive and self-help skills, including toilet training • Safety skills • Social skills • Play and leisure skills • Attending and social referencing • Coping and tolerance skills • Community integration • Vocational skills • Parent/caregiver training • Reduction of interfering or inappropriate behaviors Wedgwood’s Developmental Treatment Specialist (DTS) staff seek to assist children with developmental disabilities in developing skills to maximize their individual potential so they can return to a less restrictive community setting. The DTS staff are specially trained to work with these youth and will show families how to help their child with his or her unique challenges. PROFILE OF YOUTH SERVED This co-ed program serves youth ages 6 to 18. Wedgwood’s DD Program is geared to serve youth who fall in the Autism Spectrum (ASD) or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) diagnosis range. To be […]

Weber and Devers Psychological Services, P.C. provides a full array of services to adults, adolescents, and children. Our practice offers therapy for a range of mental health disorders to include depression, anxiety, behavioral, developmental/autism and substance abuse. We also provide psychological assessments to include learning disability evaluations, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder evaluations, Bariatric Evaluations, as well as a full range of psychological testing.

Wayne State University Physician Group’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Services offers a full range of treatments to help children and adolescents cope with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Our experienced psychiatrists, therapists and social workers understand the unique challenges of mental health care. Through a comprehensive approach, our staff personalizes treatment to the emotional and medical needs of each child to achieve the best possible mental health outcome. SERVICES & TREATMENTS Our center is equipped to treat children and adolescents with a wide variety of psychiatric, emotional and behavioral problems, including highly specialized treatment for: Anxiety Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Autism Bipolar disorder Depression Eating disorders Grief Mood disorders Obsessive compulsive disorders Oppositional defiance disorders Phobias School avoidance Treatments for child and adolescent disorders may include: Individual therapy: Patients undergo evidence-based treatments such as behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychodynamic therapy. Family therapy: A family systems approach is used to help both children and family members understand and change the way they relate to one another. Psychotropic medication: Psychiatric consultation and medication follow-up is provided for patients in active treatment. Early childhood consultation: Specialized evaluation is provided for children ages three to six-years-old with behavioral disturbances, including […]

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The Free Legal Aid Clinic is a student-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, legal aid organization established by Wayne Law students in 1965. For more than 50 years, we have provided Wayne County’s elderly and indigent populations with quality legal representation. In this time, the organization also has provided countless Wayne Law students with a unique learning experience. At the Free Legal Aid Clinic, student attorneys are given their own cases and clients. While students work under the supervision of experienced legal aid attorneys from Lakeshore Legal Aid and the Elder Law and Advocacy Center, students are responsible for both their clients and cases. Student attorneys get the opportunity to represent their clients in court under the Michigan student practice rule. Students have had the opportunity to argue motions, present settlement agreements and first chair full bench trials, gaining valuable litigation skills. Students are assigned to handle cases in both elder and family law. Elder law cases cover a wide range of issues from estate planning to landlord/tenant disputes. When handling family law cases our students assist indigent clients with divorces, custody matters and other issues. Oftentimes, clients are survivors of domestic violence. As one Wayne County family law judge said, operating in this field means we see “the best people at their worst,” but we have a unique opportunity […]

Our mission is to ensure a university experience in which individuals with disabilities have equitable access to programs and to empower students to self advocate in order to fulfill their academic goals.

Founded in 1868, the Wayne State University School of Medicine educates more than 1,000 medical students in all four classes. In addition to undergraduate medical education, the school offers master’s degree, Ph.D. and M.D.-Ph.D. programs in 14 areas of basic science to about 400 students annually. The school’s ties to the community are strong. As the only medical school in Detroit, WSU has a stated mission to improve the overall health of the community. As part of this mission, the school has established, with the help of a $6 million National Institutes of Health grant, the Center for Urban and African-American Health to seek new ways to redress health disparities by identifying preventive strategies and therapeutic approaches to chronic diseases that affect this population, namely obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Perhaps the most significant contribution the school provides to the community is care to area residents who are under- or uninsured. Along with the Detroit Medical Center, WSU faculty physicians provide an average of $150 million in uncompensated care annually.

It is the mission of Wayne Center, which recognizes the dignity of each individual, to be the leading agency in Wayne County in assisting and enabling persons with disabling conditions of other behavioral health care needs to achieve optimal independence and inclusion in the community through self-determination.

Early On is the State of Michigan Early Intervention program. Early On exists to provide early intervention services to children, birth to three years of age with developmental delays and/or disabilities and their families.  If you have questions about how your child is developing, or if you think that your child might need extra help, you are entitled to a free evaluation through Early On (age 0-3) or Built Up Michigan (age 3+). If you do not want to make a referral, but are still curious about your child’s development,  you can take a free developmental questionnaire at washtenawsuccessby6.org/parents/screening, thanks to Washtenaw Success by 6 Great Start Collaborative. Free quality preschool programs are available in every community for Washtenaw County residents, with teachers who are highly qualified and skilled in working with young learners. The Washtenaw County Quality Preschool Partnership is a collaboration of school districts and community-based providers who offer state (GSRP) and federal (Head Start) funded preschool services for low to moderate income families. All the partner agencies are committed to supporting families and ensuring that every preschool child enters kindergarten ready to learn. These programs offer a quality educational preschool experience.

Residents, families, friends and supporters of individuals with developmental disability living in Washtenaw County, Michigan who want to advance policy that increases options for and decreases barriers to housing and employment choices. The Coalition for Community Choice (CCC) strives to address the growing national need for affordable housing and meaningful work for individuals with disabilities by increasing the quality and supply of choices in a broad range of housing, community, and employment opportunities specifically individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).

ACA’s mission is to ensure that people with disabilities and their families have choices, opportunities, and the supports they need to be fully included in community life through advocacy and education.

Warner’s Corner Toys is a virtual toy and therapy tool store dedicated to supporting differently-abled children and their educators. Our mission is to help give differently-abled children “wings and a compass”. Warner’s Corner is designed to support families with extraordinary individuals by providing a virtual “corner” to exchange thoughts and offer support as well as to provide resources to help their differently-successful family member develop the skills that they ultimately need to earn their “wings”.

War Memorial Hospital has served our communities for more than 100 years and employs more than 880 individuals who are deeply committed to delivering patient-focused care. WMH is home to an 82-bed acute care hospital, a 51-bed Long Term Care unit, a brand-new Emergency Department, a 30,000-square foot Rehabilitation Center, and several satellite clinics located throughout the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We believe in healthcare that is delivered close to home by the highly-trained people you know and trust.

Established in 1977, VSA arts provides and advocates for arts, education, and creative expression involving children and adults with disabilities, thereby strengthening the human spirit and improving the quality of life for all.

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Down Syndrome and Autism Scholarship Eligibility and Requirements To qualify, the applicant (or their guardian) must show proof that they have been diagnosed with Autism or Down Syndrome. To apply, the applicant, their friend, relative, or teacher must submit a letter or video stating how the financial aid will benefit them. (For example, a neighbor could send a video stating why a Down Syndrome child needs an adaptive bicycle, or a grandmother could write a letter on behalf of her autistic granddaughter who could benefit from an iPad or a special needs camp.) Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. These should be from teachers, employers, friends or community leaders. They should attest to the applicant’s character, ability and need for financial aid for educational or recreational opportunities. Applicants must agree to allow Varghese Summersett PLLC to use his/her name, photo, video, letter, and/or story on our website. Submit letters or videos to Jane Scribner at info@versustexas.com.

The mission of The Arc Michigan is to ensure that people with Developmental Disabilities are valued in order that they and their families can participate fully in and contribute to their community.

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UP Rehab Services is the rehabilitation leader across the Upper Peninsula in Physical, Aquatic, Occupational, Hand and Speech Therapy. We currently provide the most advanced, evidence-based rehabilitation to 12 Nursing Centers, 10 Outpatient Clinics and 4 Hospital Partnerships in 8 Upper Peninsula Counties. Our therapists work together as a team to provide the highest quality care to our patients. Building great relationships that lead to – satisfied patients, unmatched outcomes, physician relationships, employees with rewarding careers and business success is what we do every day. It is our goal to earn the trust of and develop a relationship with every patient, treating them as though they were members of our family.  We educate all patients ensuring they are engaged in the therapy process, promoting active participation in their recovery.  We create a fun, dynamic environment to improve rehabilitation results.  Most importantly, we will achieve every client’s goal, striving for 100% customer loyalty, serving as their physical therapist for life. We offer Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Aquatic Therapy at this location.

UP Health System-Marquette Specialty Clinic is an approved autism evaluation center (AAEC).

The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital offers one of the nation’s leading treatment programs for infants, children and adolescents with neurological problems (problems affecting the nervous system). Our specialists treat children with brain and neurological conditions with a multidisciplinary approach led by physicians in our department of neurosurgery and our pediatric neurology service. Together with our colleagues in many other pediatric specialties throughout Mott Children’s Hospital, we provide our patients and their families with individualized treatment plans. The pediatric neurology service coordinates medical treatment and therapy for children with neurological conditions. We are glad to offer services at Northville Health Center, bringing coordinated care closer to home for our patients.

Our Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology Clinic serves adults and children. We assess and treat the cognitive, emotional and behavioral factors that are associated with physical disabilities and chronic health problems. Our assessments include neuropsychological testing.

The University of Michigan’s multidisciplinary neuroscience team is made up of more than 70 nationally recognized neurologists and neurosurgeons. Leading the way in brain, spine and nervous system care for close to 100 years, patients have access to services that can be found at only a handful of places as well as cutting-edge treatments with the latest research. We provide care for patients with all forms of neurologic disease.

Our Mission: To educate students, physicians and biomedical scholars and to provide a spectrum of comprehensive knowledge, research, patient care and service of the highest quality to the people of the state of Michigan and beyond.

University of Michigan Health System is an approved autism evaluation center (AAEC).

Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) is a program of the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry that provides emergency/urgent walk-in evaluations and crisis phone services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for adults. Who we serve: We serve patients of Michigan Medicine. We are designed and staffed to evaluate and treat adult patients. Children experiencing psychiatric emergencies will be seen only to determine if hospital care is needed. What we do: We provide psychiatric evaluation; referrals to inpatient treatment facilities; crisis intervention; and mental health treatment referral information to those who are in crisis or are experiencing a psychiatric emergency. If hospital care is recommended or required, we do not guarantee that care will be at UM Hospital. UM has very few inpatient psychiatry beds, and most patients seen in PES who require hospital care are referred to other hospitals.

We are one of the national leaders in integrating significant advances in genetics, neurobiology, and the behavioral sciences into a more comprehensive understanding of human development and behavior that allows us to provide state-of-the art patient care. Our multidisciplinary training programs have been preparing mental health clinicians and scholars to address the unique needs of children, adolescents, and their families since the 1960’s. Our clinical programs serve a large and diverse patient population, including a focus on underserved youth. We also work with clinicians throughout the state of Michigan to provide consultations and assessments, using innovative technology to connect with patients and providers in rural areas. Our outstanding faculty and staff have broad and diverse expertise in areas ranging from molecular biology research to innovative community treatments that address risk as early as a child’s first year of life.

Approved Autism Evaluation Center (AAEC); The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) is a University of Michigan facility offering a comprehensive range of mental health services for children and families in the community. UCCFÍs professional staff offers a collaborative and caring approach to helping find solutions for each familyÍs difficult challenges. Clinical interventions are provided by professional staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate level students under the supervision of professional staff. UCCF offers counseling, therapy, and mental health services to children and families in the following areas: Parenting Emotional and Behavioral Concerns Social Skills Grief and Loss Learning Disabilities Relationship Issues for Marriage and Couples UCCF also offers a range of assessment and diagnostic services for children with: Attention and Learning Problems Autism Spectrum Disorders

Detroit Mercy Law is proud of its clinical program, one of a small number of required clinical programs in the country. Founded initially as the Urban Law Clinic in 1965, it was among the earliest clinics in the nation. Since that time, the program has flourished receiving numerous awards including the ABA Louis M. Brown Award for Legal Access with Meritorious Recognition in 2012, and the ABA Law Student Division’s Judy M. Weightman Memorial Public Interest Award in 2006.  There are currently nine clinics with two new clinics to begin in Winter 2018. The required clinical program is evidence of Detroit Mercy Law’s mission to provide an educational experience that emphasizes experiential learning and service to others. Students attend weekly classes that focus on relevant practical skills and the substantive law. Students must also complete a substantial number of clinical work hours outside the classroom.  Clinical professors work with students throughout the semester to discuss case strategy, review student work and evaluate the overall performance of students. The semester ends with a self-assessment exercise, guided self-reflection, or a final exit interview. The Detroit Mercy Law clinical program resides in the George J. Asher Law Clinic Center, a converted firehouse built in […]

Compounding is the art of making custom made prescription medications specifically for an individual patient. Each compounded prescription is hand made from the highest quality chemicals and made by pharmacists that specialize in formulating drugs. These compounded prescription drugs are made in our state of the art compounding laboratory. Since every patient is unique, the strength or the dosage form needs to be specially made to fit the individual. UCP is one of the premier compounding pharmacies in the United States. We are dedicated to providing both patients and physicians with the highest quality products and service. We accept insurance and delivery is available anywhere in the country.

UHCCF’s mission is to help fill the gap between what medical services/items a child needs and what their commercial health benefit plan will pay for. UHCCF grants provide financial help/assistance for families with children that have medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health insurance plan. UHCCF’s mission is to significantly enhance the clinical condition or quality of life of children covered under a commercial health insurance plan and are 16 years old or younger living in the United States.

Founded in 1949, UCP of Metropolitan Detroit (UCP/Detroit) is one of over 100 affiliates of United Cerebral Palsy. UCP/Detroit is Southeast Michigan’s source for information, referral and service for individuals with disabilities, their families and friends. We work to advance the independence of all people with any physical, mental or emotional limitation that society calls a “disability” and to secure their right to self-determination and inclusion.

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Tuck Sleep Foundation aims to improve sleep hygiene, health, and wellness through the creation and dissemination of comprehensive, unbiased, free sleep resources. Tuck aims to power consumers, sleep professionals, and the troubled sleeper looking for answers. Tuck.com is a comprehensive platform to help you understand sleep health and hygiene and research sleep products. Tuck has been featured on NPR, Lifehacker, Radiolab, and is referenced by many colleges, universities, and sleep organizations across the web. Tuck boasts the largest collection of aggregated data on sleep surfaces on the web (over 95,000 customer experiences from nearly 1,000 individual sources). Please check back often for updates and let us know if what you’d like us to add!

TSA Cares is a helpline that provides travelers with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances additional assistance during the security screening process. Call 72 hours prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. Passenger Support Specialists Travelers requiring special accommodations or concerned about the security screening process at the airport may ask a TSA officer or supervisor for a passenger support specialist who can provide on-the-spot assistance.

Trumpet Behavioral Health is a national autism treatment provider that works with children with autism spectrum disorder, social communication disorders and developmental delays to help them become happy and productive members of their families, communities and world. As an ABA provider, Trumpet hires compassionate and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) and Registered Behavior Technician™ (RBT®) professionals to deliver comprehensive autism treatment services in home, center, and community based settings.

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In the summer of 2009 TACS introduced an adaptive sailing program.  Adaptive sailing is a program that is inclusive to individuals with all abilities, including but not limited to those with physicals and/or cognitive delays, senior citizens, veterans, and those with critical health concerns.  Easy access is the key to providing services for all, and the Cornwell Sailing Center provides barrier free docks, lifts and equipment.  Community funding and collaboration has been necessary to provide the boats, instruction, and volunteers to run a safe and fun program. Currently we have six Access boats (two 303’s and four 2.3’s). These boats were selected because of their stability and maneuverability.  A joystick is used for steerage, the centerboard is very heavy and the sail area is limited.  Weight of an unrigged boat is about 130 lbs. Click here to learn more about the 2.3s. Site adaptations have been carefully assessed.  Curbs, floors, dock grades, lifts, light switches, garage door openers, and transfer stations have been considered and designed to promote independent participation. Accommodations, as needed, are also made for students using our regular fleet of boats, and individualized instruction. (See Up North 2 program alert: “TACS: adaptive sailing program”)  Scholarships may be provided to […]

“Sensory Toys for Differently-Abled Kids” on the  Toys-R-Us website; “shop by skill” or sensory categories.

Total Spectrum specializes in in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services and we are dedicated to providing high quality services for families and children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, who has a mental or physical disability. Our goal is to enable the thousands of young athletes with disabilities to become valued and successful members of the US Youth Soccer family. What is TOP Soccer? The Outreach Program for Soccer or TOP Soccer is a community based program that allows people    with special needs to learn and enjoy the game of soccer. How does it work? Players will meet once a week throughout the season. Clawson Soccer volunteers will work  with the players and help them develope the skills during a 45min training session that they  can then show off during a 30min scrimmage. When and Where will it be located? We will meet on Sundays from 1-3:00pm at Clawson High School on the soccer field. What does it cost? Just $15 which helps cover the uniform and insurance costs.

Thumb Area Psychological Services is a new company in Cass City Michigan offering Counseling, Academic Tutoring, and Applied Behavior Analysis.

Thriveworks Birmingham Counseling (Michigan) is available to help with whatever issue you are facing. Whether you are seeking help for your child, your marriage, your relationship, or yourself, we have trained professionals ready to help you improve your life. Steve Whitmore, MA, LMSW has been working with children, adults and families for over 25 years. A man of deep faith, Steve counsels from a strengths-based solution perspective looking at the resources that people have and assisting clients to see hope and possibilities in their lives. With children, Steve discovers interests and creates relatable metaphors to engage them in their therapeutic work and develop life skills. With adults, he provides insight and helps guide exploration of new options that haven’t been considered in the past. The goal is always healthy and virtuous living. Steve’s experience includes working with: ADHD Asperger’s and Autism Oppositional Behavior Steve received his Master in Clinical Social Work from Wayne State University and has worked in day treatment, home-based, outpatient and school settings. In addition to his role as a clinician with Thriveworks, Steve is also an educational consultant. Karen Waldrop, LPC: I received my masters in counseling from Oakland University and have over 20 years of experience […]

As a non-profit social service agency, we provide services to Kent County residents who have a developmental disability and to their families. Our mission is to enable adults with developmental disabilities to live as productively and independently as possible in the community.

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