Michigan Autism Council: Decade of Progress and Commitment to ASD Advocacy
Established in 2012, the Michigan Autism Council operates as an advisory body with 16 dedicated members. They support the implementation of the Michigan ASD State Plan by advising on statewide systems and conducting annual progress reviews. The council members, representing various sectors, work towards enhancing outcomes focused on family engagement, involvement, and early intervention in the autism community.
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10-Year Celebration Progress Review Highlights 2012-2022
The Michigan Autism Council Established through Executive Order of the Governor Advisory body represented by 16 members Advise and assist in the development of a statewide comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency system Support implementation of the Michigan ASD State Plan Conduct an annual progress review
Autism Council Members Diane Heinzelman, Chair Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Appointed Position Colleen Allen, PhD Autism Alliance of Michigan, Non-Profit Organization serving those with ASD Martin Baum, JD Parent, ASD Community Krista Boe Autism Centers of Michigan, Certified Behavior Analysts Mary Chaliman Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Jacob Daar, PhD Northern Michigan University, State Universities Brian DeBano Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Dana Lasenby Oakland Community Health Network, Pre-Paid Inpatient Health Plans/Community Mental Health Service Programs
Autism Council Members Rebecca McIntyre Michigan Department of Education Amy Matthews, PhD, Vice-Chair Grand Valley State University, State-funded Initiatives George Mellos, MD Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Amy Miilu Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Jenny Piatt Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Employment Services Raymie Postema Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, Recipient Rights Lauren Ringle, Secretary Intermediate School Districts and Local Schools Neelkamal Soares, MD Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Health Care Providers Frank Vaca Self-Advocate, ASD Community
ASD State Plan: Focus Areas Family Engagement and Involvement Early Identification and Early Intervention Services Educational Supports and Services Adult Services and Supports Physical, Mental, and Behavioral Health State Infrastructure to Support Recommendations
Priorities Identified by Stakeholders Stakeholder group N Care for children with severe problem behaviors ABA provider 384 Autism insurance coverage for all children Family (birth-18) 568 Access to applied behavior analysis services Family (adults) 171 Education/Training for school personnel Increased funding for school programs supporting children and youth with ASD Healthcare professional 117 Public mental health provider 206 Access to employment services and supports Access to community activities School professional 1,282
Call to Action: Getting Everyone Involved It is imperative that individuals from a broad range of stakeholder groups, including families, providers, educators, university faculty, business leaders, and legislators, read this document and immediately consider how to proactively respond to the recommendations to impact individuals with ASD across the lifespan. Specifically, this document is a Call to Action. You, as the reader, can identify focus area recommendations, which are aligned to your agency, organization, or constituent group, and consider how the recommendations are relevant to your interactions with individuals with ASD and their families. (MI ASD State Plan 2018, p. 3).
Thank you for your support of the Autism Council and the Michigan ASD State Plan
