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START Staff presenting at Michigan Autism Conference (MAC)
October 4, 2022
START staff will be presenting and exhibiting at the Michigan Autism Conference (MAC), held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites in Kalamazoo on October 6-7, 2022. Visit MAC's website for more information and registration.
U.S. Department of Education Releases Back-to-School Checklist for Parents
August 25, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education released a back-to-school checklist for parents and families.
MDE OSE: Free Applied Behavior Analysis in Schools Course
May 10, 2022
The Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education (MDE OSE) is excited to announce the release of a free virtual Applied Behavior Analysis in Schools course.
CMU Autism Employment Study: Research Opportunity
May 5, 2022
Central Michigan University is seeking people ages 14 and older to take part in a research study involving discussing their job and/or job search.
Summer Camp Scholarship Opportunities
March 29, 2022
The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (Family Center) and the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children both offer a camp scholarship program.
Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Conference March 2-4, 2022
February 23, 2022
The Michigan Council for Exceptional Children's 82nd Annual Conference will be held March 2-4, 2022.
CDC: revised milestones and tips to support early child development
February 8, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pleased to announce the release of revised developmental milestones and tips to support early child development.
New grant opportunity to reduce bullying for youth with special health care needs
January 31, 2022
You are invited to join the Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and the Children's Special Health Care Services to learn about a new grant opportunity to reduce bullying for youth with special health care needs.
CDC: Study shows prevalence of ASD has increased to 1 in 44 children
January 11, 2022
CDC: Study shows prevalence of ASD has increased to 1 in 44 children
Michigan Alliance for Families: IEP Course for Parents
January 5, 2022
Michigan Alliance for Families is inviting parents to join a 5-week online course to the quality of their contributions to their child�s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and increase their effectiveness to address concerns using the IEP process.