The Autism Network Of Muskegon County
Autism Resources
If your organization would like to be added to our list, email us!
Muskegon/West Michigan
Generation Care Muskegon/Grand Haven/Grand Rapids
Physical & Occupational Therapy for your child on the spectrum
BRAINS Grand Rapids
Occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, speech therapy, and testing and assessments
Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD) Muskegon
Regional education service agency for Muskegon County school districts including a Special Education Advisory Committee
Early On Muskegon
Early intervention services for families of infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with developmental delays and/or disabilities
http://www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood/earlyon/
Health West Muskegon
Provides mental health, substance abuse, physical health, early intervention and prevention, and services to those with developmental disabilities. Must have Medicaid to qualify.
MOKA Muskegon
MOKA offers ABA Autism program, specialized residential, community supports, and service coordination.
Hope Network Grand Rapids
Hope Network offers neuro rehabilitation, behavioral health, and children services. The children services include the Center for Autism/outpatient services and residential treatment
No More Sidelines Muskegon
No More Sidelines is a non-profit organization, run by volunteers, committed to helping children and young adults with special needs in our community. We provide children and young adults with special needs, ages seven and older, an opportunity to play sports year-round and to participate in community events and outings.
http://www.nomoresidelines.org/
Goodwill Industries of Western Michigan Muskegon
Provide work opportunities, skill development, and family strengthening resources in all communities we serve.
http://www.goodwillwm.org/program-a-services/
Social Security Administration Muskegon
Apply for disability, Medicare, check applications, appeal a decision, and obtain publications at the Muskegon location.
https://ssofficelocations.org/michigan/muskegon/social-security-office-muskegon-mi-49440/
Easter Seals Michigan Grand Rapids
Children’s services include Autism service, family behavioral health, developmental therapies and services, and early intervention screening. Young adults (15-30) can take advantage of the NAVIGATE comprehensive treatment approach to manage and reduce stress, monitor and prevent relapse, increase coping skills, increase role functioning and social and leisure functioning, learn resiliency, and achieve goals with assistance. Adult services (18+) include behavioral health, cognitive enhancement therapy, and Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse. Easter Seals Michigan also has services for seniors, veterans, and caregivers.
http://www.easterseals.com/michigan/
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids
Christian mental health services. Outpatient counseling services offered in Spring Lake.
The Arc Muskegon
The mission of The Arc Muskegon is to provide advocacy, education, and support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and actively support their full inclusion, equality and participation in their community throughout their lives.
Disability Network of West Michigan Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Lake, and Mason
Disability Network of West Michigan provides supportive peers, help with living independently, advocate, and help with transition planning.
http://disabilitynetworkwm.org/
Pioneer Resources Muskegon
Pioneer Resources opens the door to a world of possibilities by offering supported housing, transportation services, employment and training, and recreation. Pioneer Resources has an Autism program via Health West and has a summer camp for children with special needs.
http://www.pioneerresources.org/
Special Olympics Michigan Byron Center
Through Special Olympics, athletes gain self-confidence and prove their own capabilities. Special Olympics Michigan is not just training for sports--it's training for life!
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) Muskegon
MRS partners with individuals and employers to achieve quality employment outcomes and independence for individuals with disabilities. West Central district office includes Allegan, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa counties. Counselors are available Monday-Friday.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73971_25392---,00.html
Autism Support of West Shore Spring Lake
This is another West Michigan support group that strives for awareness, support, acceptance, and hope.
https://www.asws.org/Home.aspx
Online Resources
Maximum Potential Kids
ABA training for school districts, parents, and professionals
http://www.maximumpotentialkids.com/index.htm
Bridges 4 Kids
Building partnerships between families, schools, and communities
Carol Gray Social Stories
Carol Gray was a teacher in Jenison who had children with Autism in her classroom. In 1990 she developed social stories help children with Autism better understand social situations
http://carolgraysocialstories.com/
Living Well with Autism
Learn tips and tricks from informed and invested mom and educator. She provides ideas and free or inexpensive resources for living well with autism including social stories, visual helpers, tips, and recommended resources.
http://www.livingwellwithautism.com/welcome
Autism Alliance of Michigan
This agency leads collaborative efforts across the state to improve the quality of life for individuals with Autism through education, access to comprehensive services, community awareness, inclusion efforts, and coordinated advocacy.
https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/
Kulturecity
Kulturecity provides resources and programs such as Toys Aucross America, Lifebokx, Tablet:Kulture, Embrace:Kulture, and sensory initiative.
Ask JAN- Job Accommodation Network
Ask JAN has a variety of accommodations for the workplace for various disabilities, including Autism. Many of these accommodations can also be used in the classroom.
Muskegon County Transition Resources
This is a shared binder with a variety of resources for Muskegon County Residents. There is information and forms for local resources such as HealthWest and Pioneer Resources. Information on IEP's, guardianship, careers, and parent resources.