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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

 

https://generationcare.org/

 

BRAINS                                                                                                                                                                                        Grand Rapids 

 

Occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, speech therapy, and testing and assessments

 

https://brainspotential.com/

 

Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD)                                                                                                                    Muskegon

 

Regional education service agency for Muskegon County school districts including a Special Education Advisory Committee

 

http://www.muskegonisd.org/

 

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.

 

http://healthwest.net/

 

MOKA                                                                                                                                                                                                Muskegon 

 

MOKA offers ABA Autism program, specialized residential, community supports, and service coordination.

 

http://www.moka.org/

 

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

 

https://hopenetwork.org/

 

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.

 

https://www.pinerest.org/

 

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.

 

http://www.arcmuskegon.org/

 

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!

 

http://www.somi.org/

 

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

 

http://www.bridges4kids.org/

 

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.

 

https://www.kulturecity.org/

 

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.

https://askjan.org/index.html

 

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.

Muskegon County Transition Resources

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