Copper Country Autism Awareness
Family Support Subsidy offered through the Michigan Department of Community Health
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FAMILY WANDERING EMERGENCY PLAN
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The Keweenaw Community Foundation administers a number of community funds. Established in 1994, the mission of the Foundation is to promote philanthropy, develop and manage permanent endowments from a broad range of donors, and award charitable grants that enhance quality of life in the Keweenaw.
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SUPPORT COPPER COUNTY AUTISM AWARENESS throught the Keweenaw Community Foundation. Click on our FINANCIAL SUPPORT tab and scroll to the bottom of the page for directions.
What is Autism? What Causes Autism?
Autism is known as a complex developmental disability. Experts believe that Autism presents itself during the first three years of a person's life. The condition is the result of a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal brain function, affecting development of the person's communication and social interaction skills.
People with autism have issues with non-verbal communication, a wide range of social interactions, and activities that include an element of
play and/or banter.
Study looks at worm therapy to treat autism
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/01/21/study-looks-at-worm-therapy-to-treat-autism/?test=latestnews
Family Support Subsidy offered through the Michigan Department of Community Health
FAMILY SUPPORT SUBSIDY PROGRAM
Michigan has a program to help families who care for their children with severe disabilities at home. The Family Support Subsidy Program can pay for special expenses the family has while caring for their child with severe disabilities. This financial support may help prevent or delay placements outside the home. In other cases, the program may provide the funds necessary to allow children to return from placements outside the home.
Supporting families of children with severe disabilities in this way allows families to stay together. It gives them flexibility in purchasing special services and saves money for the tax payer by avoiding or reducing the need for more costly placements outside the home.
ADMINISTRATION
The Michigan Legislature passed the Family Support Subsidy Act in 19R3. The Department of Community Health and the CMHSPs administer and implement the act.
INFORMATION
CMHSPs can provide additional information on the Family Support Subsidy Program. Questions or requests for applications should be directed to your local CMHSP.
The application is a simple, one-page form that needs to be completed
annually. Please contact Sue Nutini at 482-9400 if you would like an application form.
Asperger’s Syndrome Help your loved one be happy and content in who he/she is.
http://www.aspergerssociety.org/forum?gclid=COHj1J_airMCFQVgMgodOQ4A5A
ASPERGEREDUCATION.COM
http://www.aspergereducation.com/search/?q=aspergers&t=B0191428&sid=CM97JQB42LL-1Py5ftlT9A
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AUTISM IN THE NEWS!
Other Web Sites of Interest
Seattle Children's Autism Blog - Oral Health Tips for
Children on the Spectrum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTmEkNgPWL8&feature=player_embedded
AAOM INSURANCE COLLABORATIVE: A COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION PORTAL
Form of autism might improve with simple treatment, study says
Rare Autism Form May Improve With Diet Change, Study Says
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-09-06/rare-autism-form-may-improve-with-diet-change-study-says
An Immune Disorder at the Root of AutismBy MOISES VELASQUEZ-MANOFFPublished: August 25, 2012
Doctors announce FDA-approved trial to cure autism with cord blood
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/08/21/doctors-announce-fda-approved-trial-to-cure-autism-with-cord-blood/?intcmp=features
Little Evidence Supports Autism Treatment Options in Adolescents
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120827113253.htm
Here is a link to the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation (ASDF) - Worth checking out!
A link to a National Institute of Health page dealing with autism.
Giving professionals and parentsthe knowledge and skills to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in reaching their greatest potential
http://www.gvsu.edu/autismcenter/
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