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START staff will be presenting at the Michigan Autism Conference
September 21, 2021
START staff will be presenting at the virtual Michigan Autism Conference (MAC) on October 7-8, 2021.
MI Developmental Disabilities Council and Heritage Southwest ISD: Collaboration Presentation on Employment
August 5, 2021
The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council and Heritage Southwest ISD are hosting free virtual educational opportunities on employment.
MDHHS issued updated recommendations for schools to help prevent transmission of COVID-19
June 25, 2021
MDHHS issued its updated recommendations for schools to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 within school buildings in an effort to reduce disruptions to in-person learning and help protect those who are not fully vaccinated.
Organization for Autism Research: Grants Available
May 10, 2021
The Organization for Autism Research has grants available to support projects that promote autism awareness and acceptance. Teachers, youth group organizers, parents, and autism professionals are eligible to apply. Applications are due June 25, 2021: http
Educational Interventions for Children and Youth with Autism: A 40-Year Perspective
May 6, 2021
The purpose of this commentary is to describe school-based and school-relevant interventions and instructional approaches for children and youth with autism that have been developed and employed during that time period.
START Project: Celebrating 20 Years
May 3, 2021
As we kick-off our 20th Annual Conference today, we want to take a moment to reflect on 20 years of working with schools, community partners, and families to support students with ASD.
Organization for Autism Research: Post-Secondary Scholarships Available
April 5, 2021
Organization for Autism Research: Post-Secondary Scholarships Available
Michigan Alliance for Families: Building Parent Leadership Skills In Early Childhood
April 2, 2021
Michigan Alliance for Families is offering an informative series for parents to understand the important role they have in positions of leadership. Who should attend this free series? Parents of children birth to 5 who receive/received Early On® services,
START staff presenting at Michigan Autism Conference
September 30, 2020
START staff will be presenting at the virtual Michigan Autism Conference (MAC) next week, October 8-9, 2020.
START staff presenting at the MAASE Summer Institute
August 10, 2020
START STAFF PRESENTING AT THE MAASE SUMMER INSTITUTE