Mid Michigan Autism Association

Our next virtual, music therapy event, "Together Let's Sing, Dance and Jam!!" is August 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.! This event is FREE and next month will be SIX years since we started!!! If you would like to find out more, please contact Cathy Blatnik at [email protected]. Deadline to register is this Saturday, August 1!!!!

Have you ever thought about going to the Dewitt Ox Roast, but thought it would be too overwhelming?? This year, this is a "Quiet Zone!" See below for all the details!!!!!!

Register by July 30 to get a t-shirt!! Thanks DeWitt Area Recreation Authority for recognizing the need and FILLING it!! You ROCK!
https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/dewitt/programs/level/345?facility_ids=1

https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/dewitt/programs/level/346?facility_ids=1

Michigan Alliance for Families is such a wonderful and FREE resource for families navigating the Special Education "journey" in school. Take a look at their upcoming webinars!!!

The Return to School webinar series takes place over four Wednesdays at noon, starting July 29! Register today at https://tinyurl.com/ReturnTS2026

Join our team of Regional Parent Mentors to chat about how to prepare your family for the new school year. Let's explore some things that work for us and might help your family have a smoother start to the new school year.

📅 July 29
Picture This! Developing Your Student Snapshot
A student snapshot shares your child’s interests, strengths, and needs with their IEP team and other staff who support them. Join us to discuss format possibilities, relevant information to include, and the benefits of working with your child to create a student snapshot that can help them self-advocate.
📅 August 5
Start Strong! Communication that Supports Your Child
When partnering with your child’s school team, strong communication skills can make all the difference. This engaging, hands-on webinar focuses on building effective communication skills with real-life scenarios and practical strategies.
📅 August 12
Prepare with Flair! Back to School with an IEP
Join our Parent Mentors as we dive into best practices for preparing ourselves, our children, and our IEP team for the new school year. We will explore ways to organize, calm nerves, get excited, and set expectations for our best year yet!
📅 August 19
Executive Functioning - What, When, and How
Join us to learn more about what executive functioning is, when support can be put in place, how to shift your thinking to support your loved one. Walk away with tips and tricks to make your life and school day more manageable and set up for success.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/ReturnTS2026
Full details at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/rts-2026/
One registration allows you to attend all the webinars in the series.

What an awesome and FREE event happening THIS Tuesday, July 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Michigan State Police Headquarters located at 7150 Harris Drive in Dimondale!!! This event is NOT Sensory Friendly, but there are several resources available for those with disabilities. No pre-registration is required.

We were THRILLED to do some community outreach at the 10th Annual MSU Autism Family-Professional Conference at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing today. Jessica (our newest Board member) and Cathy (who has been on the board almost 11 years) "manned" our table. The morning part of the conference was all about social media. We LOVE that you choose to follow us!!!

Ladies Afternoon Out is on August 16 from A gentle afternoon of tea, light refreshments, and real connection - made for female caregivers to a loved one with a disability.

Ladies Afternoon Out - PRIVATE FREE EVENT A gentle afternoon of tea, light refreshments, and real connection - made for female caregivers to a loved one with a disability.

We are partnering with the Bath Township Public Library and Nurture Yoga Studio to bring you this Sensory Friendly Storytime Yoga on August 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.! When registering, please put the TOTAL number attending. Parents and/or caregivers are required to stay! ALL AGES AND ABILITIES ARE WELCOME!

Sensory Friendly Storytime Yoga Please join us!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Way to "Chill" Out!

We are partnering with the Bath Township Public Library and Nurture Yoga Studio to bring you the third and final Sensory Friendly Storytime Yoga in the Park for the summer on August 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.! When registering, please put the TOTAL number attending. Parents and/or caregivers are required to stay! ALL AGES AND ABILITIES ARE WELCOME! PLEASE MEET AT THE WISWASSER PARK - THIS EVENT IS NOT AT THE LIBRARY.

Sensory Friendly Storytime Yoga in the Park Please join us!!