The Multidisciplinary Developmental Evaluation Clinic (M-DEC) at the University of Michigan Health System provides comprehensive diagnostic assessment of infants, toddlers and school-aged children with developmental concerns. Assessments are coordinated among Pediatric Neurology, Psychology, and Speech-Language Pathology (Lynn Driver).

This is a collection of Internet and other resources which parents of children with PDD, PDD-NOS, autism, Asperger"s Syndrome, or hyperlexia may find useful. All the information concerns teaching methods that are a branch of applied behavior analysis (ABA) called behavioral intervention. This site contains a list of ABA providers all over the US and some international.

The Abilities Center is the largest provider of children's therapy in the Metropolitan Detroit area. A comprehensive team of highly trained experts in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, nutrition and other specialized therapies will work as a team to help your child. Our state-of-the-art, 8000 square foot facility offers the most comprehensive array of treatment approaches, designed to meet indivdualized needs of all children.

Adamlab manufacturers and distributes augmentative communication equipment for speech challenged individuals.

Advocacy.org provides social justice advocates with resources and guidance in the area of advocacy leadership development, and also introduces our programs and services. We're will be constantly updating our site with stories, resources and lessons learned in order to pass on what we've learned from advocates like you.

Nutritional web store with specialized supplements taylored to the needs of autistic children.

Hello. My name is Meghan Anderson and I am an ABA/VB therapist and consultant. I have been working with children with Autism for over 10 years and have taught at a school for children with Autism in Wood County, Ohio. I have a bachelor's degree in special education with a focus on autism and aba from Bowling Green State University. I am currently taking classes (via the internet) through St.Cloud State University in Minnesota to obtain my Master's degreen in ABA and my BCBA certification. However, my experience and education have proven to be more than sufficent to be a successful consultant (as I am for many families now). I am currently opening my practice to families within 3 hours of the Ohio boarder (will consider other locations for travel/lodging accomodations). If any of you are thinking about starting or modifying your home program and would like information on my services, please email or call me as I would love to help you to help your child achieve the best possible quality of life for themselves. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.

Attorney Who Represents Parents of Children with Disabilities.

Provides Telephone Consultation ; Listed in edLaw Inc. web site re. lawyers who specialize in Special Ed law.

The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living utilizes the independent living model, a well-demonstrated and effective four-pronged advocacy and service delivery strategy.

Attorney Who Represent Parents of Children with Disabilities

The Arc of Livingston provides Advocacy, Educational Opportunities and Information to families of children with disabilities.

ARC Services of Macomb exists to assure that people with disabilities are valued and that they and their families can participate fully in, and contribute to, the life of their communities. We are committed to securing, for all people with disabilities, the opportunities to choose and realize their goals and dreams regarding where and how they learn, live, play and work.

The mission of Arc/Muskegon is to assure that citizens of Muskegon County with cognitive and developmental disabilities and their families have an equal opportunity to participate in, and contribute to the quality of life in their community.

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The mission of the Autism Society of Southeast Wayne County Chapter is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum (including, but not limited to Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder [PDD], and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified [PDD-NOS] and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education and research related to autism.

The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABA International) is a nonprofit professional membership organization with the mission to develop, enhance, and support the growth and vitality of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice.

Autism Today in collaboration with Autism Arts Is creating: http://www.autismtoday.com/artism and http://www.autismarts.com A one of a kind "BOOK OF AUTISM ART" featuring artwork that has been created by those on the autism spectrum worldwide. The book will be full color, 7 x 10 and under sixty pages. The retail price will be $26.00 USD. This creative idea is driven by the desire for both Autism Today and Autism Arts to bring the creative art talent of those living with an autism spectrum difference greater exposure and the chance to promote their wonderful work. This will empower them to express their personal best to a broad audience. The intent is that each and every artist selected will be permitted to write a 100-word summary of themselves and their interest and also list all of their contact information right in the book next to their artwork. This way others can find their art and purchase directly from the artist. This offers great potential especially for the artists! Artists may submit art which they have scanned themselves according to the following specifications: 300 dots per square inch (dpi) in tiff format and from 3 x 5 to 6 x 9 inches in size. At the most, only five pieces will be chosen from any artist. They will also be asked for their summary, contact information and will sign a release for publication form. Also, all participants will be showcased on Autism Arts's virtual art gallery at: www.autismarts.com The deadline for submissions is April 15th, 2003 PH: 780-417-5336 E- mail: ARTism@autismtoday.com www.autismtoday.com

We are an organization that provides social skill training, therapy services and family workshops for those with autism and Aspergers across Michigan.