Parents

Parent Handbook

Parent Handbook Download (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Table of Contents:

What is ABA?
How does ABA work?
Summary of Services
Parent Responsibilities
Emergency Procedures
Policies and Procedures
Protecting Your Rights
Client Forms
Client Information
Release of Information
Consent for Treatment
Consent to Photography
Audio and/or Video Recording
Child Transportation Release
Emergency Contact Form
Emergency Medical Release
Medical Information Release
Notice of Privacy Rights
Cancellation and No Show Policy
Financial Policy

Autism Centers of Michigan offers the highest quality of intensive, evidence-based behavioral treatment for children with autism spectrum and related disorders. ACM provides applied behavior analysis services to children and their families in their homes, in ACM clinics and school-sponsored programs throughout Michigan.

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Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by Autism.

Autism Centers of Michigan

Behavioral

Our team is dedicated to evidence based treatment. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts create individual treatment plans based on current research. Our BCBAs determine treatment effectiveness based on data. Over time, treatment goals and the methods used to achieve these goals are refined to maximize effectiveness.

Education

At the Autism Centers of Michigan we understand the desire of parents and caregivers to see their child succeed in a mainstream classroom with his or her peers. We are committed to not only teaching our clients academic skills, but life and social skills as well. We believe it is important to collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers and other support members in our clients’ lives to ensure that they excel in every area.

Support

We offer support for families that are affected by a loved one’s problem behavior. Problem behavior may range from a mild temper tantrum to severe destructive and aggressive behavior. The Autism Centers of Michigan uses a Functional Analysis of Problem Behavior to determine how to address the concern while teaching your loved one an appropriate alternative behavior.

Treatment

Our treatments are individualized and our services are delivered one-on-one to ensure that our clients reach their full potential. All of our treatment plans are developed and overseen by Board Certified Behavior Analysts that have extensive experience delivering and overseeing ABA services. All of our services use current evidence-based programs proven to be effective in the research literature. For a more comprehensive look at what programs we offer please refer to our services page.

Regional Treatment Centers

Traverse City Center
1363 Douglas Drive Suite 104
Traverse City, MI 49696
Phone: 231-668-4909

Grand Rapids Center
5366 Eastern Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Phone: 616-608-3665

Administrative Office
1363 Douglas Drive Suite 104
Traverse City, MI 49696
Phone: 231-668-4909

Lansing Center
3887 Okemos Rd. Ste. A1
Okemos, MI 48864
Phone: 517-992-5333

Saginaw Center
5815 Bay Rd. Ste. 600
Saginaw, MI 48604
Phone: 989-941-3730

Central Fax
231-943-1334

Company Updates

June, 2016

Autism Centers of Michigan is pleased to announce the opening of our Grand Rapids Clinical Center on June 5th, 2017.

February, 2016

Autism Centers of Michigan is Going Green with Consumers Energy! The Saginaw center installed LED lighting throughout the offices. Not only is this good for the environment but it is improving patient care for clients sensitive to visual stimuli.

We are dedicated to serving Autism Communities across the Great State of Michigan and improving the lives of our clients. We look forward to working with each of you and bringing you the best individualized services in the community!