State Autism Services

The growing prevalence of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased the demand for effective supports, resources, and early intervention services to address each child’s individual needs. There are a wide range of challenges for children with autism and their families, including transportation, peer relationships, behavioral and language barriers, and inclusion throughout their community and early child education systems.  Michigan strives to be a leader in opportunities, services, and supports for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The presenters will provide an introduction to the Medicaid process to access ASD screenings, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, and intensive early intervention Behavioral Health Treatment/ABA services through the public community mental health system. The presenters will emphasize and provide guidance about system collaboration and coordination as well as the importance of family engagement in the early intervention process.

Presented by: Morgan VanDenBerg, MDHHS Autism Program

Project ImPACT

Project ImPACT is an evidence-based parent training program housed at MSU’s Autism Research Lab that teaches parents to promote their child’s social-communication skills during daily routines and activities.  A blend of developmental and naturalistic behavioral intervention strategies are used to teach social engagement, language, imitation, and play.  In addition to training for parents, they offer training for intervention providers from various disciplines to implement Project ImPACT strategies in their direct services with children, and to provide parent-mediated coaching.  The presenter will provide an overview of their intervention, the research supporting it, how the intervention might be integrated within their work, and how to access further training.

Presented by Kate Shannon, Project ImPACT

Clinical case presentations

Clinical case presentation of family who received IMH and Autism Services.

Presented by Alana Oudekerk-Hass, LMSW,
IMH-E®, Starfish Family Services, Developmental Disabilities Coordinator 
&
Krystal Bennetts, MA, LLP, BCBA, Starfish Family Services, Behavioral Health Services Supervisor

Registration & breakfast begin at: 8:30 A.M.
Breakfast & lunch included

CEU’s: Pending approval for 5.5 Michigan SW CEU’s and will also count toward the requirements for the MI-AIMH Endorsement®.

Registration: $80.00 for non-members, $65.00 for MI-AIMH members, $35.00 for students, $10 for CEUS

Registration deadline: June 2, 2016

Cancellation policy: Notice of cancellation must be submitted no later than 7 days prior to the event for a refund to be issued.

Note: Agency checks should be made payable to MI-AIMH. Please indicate the names of all staff attending the training.

Mail checks to: MI-AIMH, ATTN: Deborah Kahraman, 13101 Allen Road, Southgate, MI 48195

For registration questions, contact Deborah Kahraman at:
dkahraman@mi-aimh.org or 734-785-7705, Ext. 7194

This training is co-sponsored by MI-AIMH and the IMH Statewide Committee.