Autism Alliance of 
Michigan Program

Posted by Art Hoffmann
     Andy Robitshek introduced Jennifer Stoll & Tammy Morris of the Autism Alliance of 
     Michigan – The status of this serious social- interaction disorder and symptoms was
     reviewed and discussed by the speakers.  Their very informative presentation revealed
     the many issues that affect communities due to Social Challenges, Communication 
     Difficulties, Personal Behavior and Physical/Medical concerns that accompany Autism.
 
            As a 1st-time initiative the Traverse area community has organized a program to address these
issues.  The Traverse Bay Area Neuro-Diversity Pilot program under the Autism Alliance  
    Michigan is focused on Diversity Employment.  Employment of persons affected by Autism is
    a major problem that requires community understanding and the cooperation of everyone.
 
            Autism is a very complex subject.  Mayo Clinic offers this brief definition,
   "Autism to Communicate and Interact with Others."  For a good source for the basic
    understanding of Autism go to: www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/symptoms also
    Autism Alliance of Michigan: www.AAoMI.org