Michigan Autism Insurance Reform for Kids
Like many parents of autistic children, Lisa Espinoza is excited by new state legislation that requires insurance companies to cover the high cost of therapy for kids on the spectrum. Yet as the laws...
View ArticleEaster Seals Story: Finding The Right Therapy for Autism
Angela Terry was nervous about her son Laten's first appointment for therapy at Easter Seals. Before his diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder at almost 3 years of age, Laten had gone to speech...
View Article2014 Mom Approved Docs Best Doctors in Southeast Michigan
Whether you’re a first-time mom or a parent looking for a new physician for the little ones in your family, it’s not always easy to find the right doctor. So Metro Parent asked southeast Michigan moms...
View ArticleTop Autism Centers in Southeast Michigan
Your child is showing signs of autism, so who can you turn to for information, guidance, testing and support? Luckily, there are autism centers all around southeast Michigan with specialists ready to...
View Article10 Reasons Autism Awareness is Needed Every Month
People wear blue, participate in fundraisers, talk about autism in their Facebook posts and do so much more each April to raise awareness for autism. That’s because April is National Autism Awareness...
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What is ABA Therapy?
Parents of children with autism have surely heard the acronym ABA. It stands for Applied Behavior Analysis and it’s often considered the “holy grail” of autism treatments. If you’re wondering, “what is...
View ArticleHeather Petrus, Metro Parent 2016 Top Teacher
Even though her son Robert, 3, has only been working with his teacher Heather Petrus since January 2016, Stephanie Jones has already noticed how much he’s grown. “I see so much progress with him...
View ArticleThe Next Generation of ABA Therapy Techniques Seminar at Kensington Court Ann...
BCBA-D Mark Dixon will host a seminar called The Next Generation of ABA Therapy Techniques: Moving beyond simple verbal operants towards complex language and cognition for children with autism. This...
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Resources for Special Needs Children: Programs in Detroit
Finding services for your child with special needs can be challenging. But, if you live in Detroit, there are various programs and resources nearby to help your child with autism spectrum disorder and...
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Study Finds Link Between Herpes Infection and Autism
A recent study found that a mother’s infection with the herpes virus could be a trigger for autism. According to an article in Science magazine, the Norwegian study found a correlation between active...
View ArticleMichigan Autism Insurance Reform for Kids
Like many parents of autistic children, Lisa Espinoza is excited by new state legislation that requires insurance companies to cover the high cost of therapy for kids on the spectrum. Yet as the laws...
View ArticleEaster Seals Story: Finding The Right Therapy for Autism
Angela Terry was nervous about her son Laten's first appointment for therapy at Easter Seals. Before his diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder at almost 3 years of age, Laten had gone to speech...
View Article10 Reasons Autism Awareness is Needed Every Month
People wear blue, participate in fundraisers, talk about autism in their Facebook posts and do so much more each April to raise awareness for autism.That’s because April is National Autism Awareness...
View ArticleWhat is ABA Therapy?
Parents of children with autism have surely heard the acronym ABA.It stands for Applied Behavior Analysis and it’s often considered the “holy grail” of autism treatments. If you’re wondering, “what is...
View ArticleHeather Petrus, Metro Parent 2016 Top Teacher
Even though her son Robert, 3, has only been working with his teacher Heather Petrus since January 2016, Stephanie Jones has already noticed how much he’s grown.“I see so much progress with him because...
View ArticleStudy Finds Herpes-Autism Link
A 2017 study found that a mother’s infection with the herpes virus could be a trigger for autism.According to an article in Science magazine, the Norwegian study found a correlation between active...
View ArticleTop Autism Centers in Metro Detroit
Your child is showing signs of autism, so who can you turn to for information, guidance, testing and support? Luckily, there are autism centers in metro Detroit with specialists ready to provide the...
View ArticleResources for Children With Special Needs in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor
Finding resources for children with special needs can be challenging. But, if you live in metro Detroit or the greater Ann Arbor area, there are various programs and resources nearby to help your child...
View ArticleNeed help with ABA terminology? Here’s Your Guide
When your child starts working with an ABA therapy provider, you quickly learn that the world of ABA has its own language — and ABA terminology can be confusing at times. You’ve come so far already, so...
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