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Parent Resources

What is My Next Step?

My child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

Try not to feel overwhelmed, but find good information and take it step by step. Information here will get you started and link you to useful resources.

Also, remember to take care of yourself during the process. Having a child with ASD can affect everyone in the family.

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Early On® Michigan (birth - age 3)

Early On website or call 1-800-Early On
Early On® Michigan (birth - age 3)
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Build Up Michigan (ages 3 - 5)

Visit the Build Up Michigan website or call your Child Find Coordinator or the Michigan Special Education Information Line at 1-888-320-8384

Build Up Michigan (ages 3 through 5)
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Find your school district (ages 3 and up)

Contact your local school district administration office.

Find your school district (ages 3 & up)

Arm Yourself with Knowledge

Educate yourself through trainings, conferences, websites, and books. It is important that you find information that has good supporting evidence such as these websites:

Be a member of your child’s school team and health care team. Advocate for your child by setting goals and developing plans for now and in the future. Working together is very important. You are the center of your child’s team!

Talk to your immediate family, extended family, and friends about what your child needs and how they can help. A good book to share with others is 10 Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm.

Develop a safety plan, especially if you child has a tendency to wander. Find information at Autism Safety Project Resources.

If you need additional guidance, find help from the Autism Alliance of Michigan at MiNavigator Program or 1-877-463-AAOM.

One suggested resource for families of newly identified children is the First 100 Day Kit by Autism Speaks.