Waterford Autism Group

09/06/2015

Is everyone ready for school to start? My youngest Trevor is starting at Pierce Tuesday. Anyone else have a kiddo transitioning to a new school?

05/16/2015

I ran across this story and it hit so close to home. I know we can all relate to what she is saying... and she is such a great writer. She has a page and a blog that I already checked out and highly recommend (links are in the article). Enjoy!!

Carrie Cariello, author and mother of five recently wrote a blog about her boy Jack who's on the autism spectrum. You can find the original post via her website here. You can learn more about our

09/30/2014

Visit Upland Hills Farm in Oxford on weekends during October and help raise money for OUCARES! Simply complete a participant donation form at the entrance gate and part of your normal entrance fee will go to OUCARES! Pick pumpkins, drink cider, go on a hayride, and have a great time. Thank you for supporting OUCARES!

09/10/2014

LETS GET TOGETHER!!! I have tried this in the past without much luck, but I am hoping for a different outcome this time. I would like to start a monthly group where parents can get together and vent, brag, listen, and eat. The life of a parent with a child on the spectrum can be lonely and stressful. And who knows that better than other ASD parents. I know there are parents, grandparents, teachers and other organizations that have "liked" this page but I would like to extend the invitation of our first meeting to just family members of someone on the spectrum. If you are interested in getting together, please reply to this post and I will put a list together for a formal invitation. I will start!!

02/22/2014

I just reserved spots for my family.... so glad DTW is doing this.

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is pleased to collaborate with the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) and Delta Airlines in supporting their new program for families with autism called “On-Board with Autism”. AAoM is partnering in providing autism safety training of airport and Delta Airl...

02/22/2014

I plan on attending... anyone else?

OUCARES is happy to offer a Parenting Empowerment Workshop on March 8th to share strategies for helping children (ages 2-18+)with ASD learn self-advocacy, self-determination, goal-setting, and problem-solving. Register today at oakland.edu/oucaresstore

02/22/2014

Make sure to put this on your calendar .. We always look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones !!

10/28/2013

HI EVERYONE!!! I bet you all thought I fell off the face of the earth but here I am!! I have had a crazy 6 months but I am ready to start planning get togethers. SOOOO..... what works best for you all? I am available during the day while the kiddos are at school as well as in the evening. And I do not mind hosting get togethers both times if both are needed. So let me know if you are interested in meeting around the 2nd week of November.... evening or day time preference.

04/16/2013

Today is my first IEP of the Spring, which made me think of all of you going through the same thing. Remember to stay positive, do not get overwhelmed, take one step at a time, and remember this is your opportunity to share with the entire team your concerns and to put a plan into action!!!

03/15/2013

What kind of plans do you guys have for the kiddos this summer? I just sent out Trevor's application for SCAMP... and will be signing Nick up for the Minecraft club at ASK.

01/28/2013

SNOW DAY TODAY!!!

11/15/2012

For those of you that take your kiddos to Dr. Delaney Root Dentist... Do they take Metlife Dental?

09/06/2012

Big Brother was a little more anxious but still looking forward to seeing his friends.

09/06/2012

Was your little guy or gal excited to go back to school? Mine couldn't wait!

08/23/2012

So thanks to facebook I seen a link for www.myautismteam.com it's a forum for families living with autism. I haven't fully completed my profile but I am on there. I think it is a great resource for other families in our area that are going through some of the same things as we are. Most of all it is private. So you can vent, share, ask for advice and not everyone on facebook will know about it. I think this might just be the thing we need to get our little group to come together and lean on each other more. Check it out... and if you decide to join... add me as a part of your team and I will do the same... "shannonlspears" is my user name.

08/22/2012

Are you ready for school to start again?

08/01/2012

Well today was the last day of SCAMP... and like every day there Trevor had a wonderful time. He isn't always the easiest kid to handle but the staff there did an amazing job. Some of the younger helpers also babysit. I have asked them to like our page and maybe we can get a list going of sitters.

07/25/2012

Welcome to all of our new Facebook friends! Have you accessed your free copy of our magazine yet? http://bit.ly/Advocate_Comm