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Old 01-31-2012, 06:33 AM
 
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My family is considering relocating and need to know how Michigan stacks against other states in providing care and education for children with Autism. We are also considering Wisconsin. Please also include which cities are considered family friendly and job growth in the medical community as I will be looking for work as a nurse.
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Old 01-31-2012, 10:58 AM
 
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Might be best to start at the Autism Society of Michigan's webpage - and then look at the local chapters section. Autism Society of Michigan : Resources : How To Get Help.
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Old 01-31-2012, 09:40 PM
 
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My personal experience is in Michigan. Lansing, Detroit Metro, and Battle Creek areas. My son has been mainstreamed in all of these cities. They did accommodate him doing everything in their power, even though some of the schools had little experience with a child "like him". They all brought OT/PT/and Speech therapists in from the counties to work with him regularly. (But most schools did not have them in building at all times) In this past year he was also diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and honestly alot of the public schools don't have the funds to have a nurse on staff which became a necessity. We were at a loss and have (this year) sent him to Beekman Academy, a public special needs school with everyone in building. It has been a lifesaver, and though I have always been a huge supporter of mainstreaming, though I don't love Lansing I will not move him from this school. (Living in city is a requirement) His progress this year alone is blowing us away. As far as family living though all I'll say is we also have a high school daughter who will not go to school in the city, she is a school of choice student in Okemos. Most larger cities in the state do have several ASD classrooms and are more than accommodating however. I'm not a nurse, but I work admissions in a hospital, and I know we have a nursing shortage in the state. Lansing and Detroit specifically. We've always lucked out in child care, our sons "sitters" have all been college students, who are majoring in special ed, or at least child care and who need money and work reasonably - since letters of "experience related work" seem to go along way for them. I wish you luck, moving with needs is scary, but it always works out. If I can help you with anything let me know.
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Old 02-02-2012, 09:23 AM
 
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Garden City had one of the best autism programs in the state.
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Old 02-07-2012, 06:04 AM
 
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Ann Arbor where I live has a lot of programs for Autistic people and things to do. They even have a school dedicated to people with Autism, including adult living situations for people with autism. Everyone is really understanding here. I like it. I myself am Autistic despite being made fun and not being treated nicely or helpfully where I grew up. I like it that here I can just be myself with no problems at all. Actually all the towns around here are really nice for people with Autism (Id avoid Ypsilanti and parts of Eastern Ann Arbor at all costs it doesn't feel or look safe and ive heard a lot of not so good things about it) Another great bet is Lansing Mi they are very good with people who have autism as well. If your looking for a smaller town I went to High School in Tecumseh. People there are very friendly, and the school actually had meetings to help out people with Autism. Actually the school did all they could to help me pass (I probably would not have graduated if it was not for them) and there were plenty of people there that stook up for me. That place was great they have their own Autism center as well.
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Old 02-19-2012, 03:22 AM
 
Location: Battle Creek, MI
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My personal experience is in Michigan. Lansing, Detroit Metro, and Battle Creek areas. My son has been mainstreamed in all of these cities. They did accommodate him doing everything in their power, even though some of the schools had little experience with a child "like him". They all brought OT/PT/and Speech therapists in from the counties to work with him regularly. (But most schools did not have them in building at all times) In this past year he was also diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and honestly alot of the public schools don't have the funds to have a nurse on staff which became a necessity. We were at a loss and have (this year) sent him to Beekman Academy, a public special needs school with everyone in building. It has been a lifesaver, and though I have always been a huge supporter of mainstreaming, though I don't love Lansing I will not move him from this school. (Living in city is a requirement) His progress this year alone is blowing us away. As far as family living though all I'll say is we also have a high school daughter who will not go to school in the city, she is a school of choice student in Okemos. Most larger cities in the state do have several ASD classrooms and are more than accommodating however. I'm not a nurse, but I work admissions in a hospital, and I know we have a nursing shortage in the state. Lansing and Detroit specifically. We've always lucked out in child care, our sons "sitters" have all been college students, who are majoring in special ed, or at least child care and who need money and work reasonably - since letters of "experience related work" seem to go along way for them. I wish you luck, moving with needs is scary, but it always works out. If I can help you with anything let me know.
Ever heard of Doris Klaussen in Battle Creek? It is a awesome place for special needs children! They even help people find doctors etc if need be. What they have done for my step daughter has been great!
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Old 06-07-2016, 08:41 PM
 
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My personal experience is in Michigan. Lansing, Detroit Metro, and Battle Creek areas. My son has been mainstreamed in all of these cities. They did accommodate him doing everything in their power, even though some of the schools had little experience with a child "like him". They all brought OT/PT/and Speech therapists in from the counties to work with him regularly. (But most schools did not have them in building at all times) In this past year he was also diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and honestly alot of the public schools don't have the funds to have a nurse on staff which became a necessity. We were at a loss and have (this year) sent him to Beekman Academy, a public special needs school with everyone in building. It has been a lifesaver, and though I have always been a huge supporter of mainstreaming, though I don't love Lansing I will not move him from this school. (Living in city is a requirement) His progress this year alone is blowing us away. As far as family living though all I'll say is we also have a high school daughter who will not go to school in the city, she is a school of choice student in Okemos. Most larger cities in the state do have several ASD classrooms and are more than accommodating however. I'm not a nurse, but I work admissions in a hospital, and I know we have a nursing shortage in the state. Lansing and Detroit specifically. We've always lucked out in child care, our sons "sitters" have all been college students, who are majoring in special ed, or at least child care and who need money and work reasonably - since letters of "experience related work" seem to go along way for them. I wish you luck, moving with needs is scary, but it always works out. If I can help you with anything let me know.
I loved reading your story. I'm thinking of moving to Lansing in October because the services for my two autistic children here in Columbus Oh is horrible. I'm now strongly considering E. Lansing, thank you for your input. If you know of any resources that may be helpful for them as well as housing info, please let me know. You can email me at [email]jeanenecard@gmail.com[/email] if that is more convenient .
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