Articles tagged: autism
EMU starts live stream video counseling to help autistic children in rural areas
Posted: May 10, 2013The Autism Collaborative Center at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti will be implementing a new method to help rural and disadvantaged families across Michigan, officials announced Friday. Read more »
U-M study: Brain over-activity keeps autistic children from adapting in social settings
Posted: Jan 10, 2013Autistic teens often feel overwhelmed and anxious in social situations due to an overactive part of their brain, according to new findings from the University of Michigan released Tuesday. Read more »
U-M seeking families with autistic children for new reading study
Posted: Sep 10, 2012Autistic children in the Ann Arbor area can participate in a research study this fall that evaluates their reading skills. Read more »
EMU autism center hiring full-time workers, expanding services with $500K state grant
Posted: Jun 18, 2012After being awarded a $500,000 grant as part of the 2012-13 state budget, Eastern Michigan University’s Autism Collaborative Center will use the funds to hire full-time staff members and increase its services. Read more »
Column: This Week's Web Picks: arachnophilia; the all-seeing camera; voices of autism; PBS
Posted: May 26, 2012Editor’s note: This is the next installment of a weekly column by Paul Wiener designed to point readers to cool or useful websites. Spider Web Construction Gallery Not everyone is afraid of spiders. Then again, ... Read more »
Lt. Gov. praises Ann Arbor: 'This is really one of the most dynamic and innovative regions in the nation'
Posted: May 01, 2012Calley: Phasing out Granholm tax credits could pay for personal property tax reform Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, a Republican from Ionia County, sang the praises of Ann Arbor and its people Monday night during a ... Read more »
OPINION: Autism health insurance bills should be expanded to include all mental health disorders
Posted: Apr 07, 2012Michigan Senate Bills 414 and 415, which will improve private insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders, will only be helping a small sector of residents. A broader mental health parity law will finally end health ... Read more »
U-M, EMU to 'Go Blue' Monday for World Autism Awareness Day
Posted: Apr 01, 2012“Go Blue” will take on a different meaning on Monday throughout University of Michigan’s campus in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day. Hosted by U-M’s chapter of Autism Speaks U, the event encourages students, staff ... Read more »
Autism coverage bills clear Michigan Senate committee
Posted: Mar 08, 2012This story has been removed from our site after 30 days as required by our digital use agreement with the Associated Press. Read more »
Families with autistic children turn to Eastern Michigan University for vital services as U-M center prepares to close
Posted: May 16, 2011The fall closure of a decade-old University of Michigan autism center will be a loss for the community, said Pamela Lemerand, the interim director of the Autism Collaborative Center at Eastern Michigan University. But its ... Read more »
Autism Center at University of Michigan to close as world-renowned founder resigns
Posted: May 15, 2011The University of Michigan plans to close its decade-old autism center with the departure this fall of a renowned autism researcher who heads it. Catherine Lord, who directs the University of Michigan Autism and Communication ... Read more »
opinion: Senate must act now: Reform Michigan's insurance laws to cover autism
Posted: Nov 23, 2010The Michigan Senate may consider legislation next week that would enable thousands of Michigan families to access the care they need, and would save our state millions every year. The House passed this legislation by ... Read more »
Tricycle taken from Dexter teen with autism returned in middle of night
Posted: Jul 16, 2010Just over a week after a Dexter High School student with autism discovered his adult tricycle disappeared from the family driveway, it was returned to his Dexter home. Jake Jones, 16, reported the trike was ... Read more »
Adult tricycle stolen from teen with autism in Dexter
Posted: Jul 13, 2010Jake Jones ran inside his home for just a moment to grab a drink while spending time with friends last Thursday. But it was long enough for the Dexter High School student's adult tricycle to ... Read more »
Daily Dose of Health News with poll: Could a later start time for school prevent more teen crashes?
Posted: Jun 10, 2010Here's a look at some of the top health news being talked about around the U.S. and the world today: • Researchers believe a later start time for schools might help reduce teen car crashes, according ... Read more »
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