Annual Report

Autism Society of Michigan

2015-16

Making Human Connections

Board of Directors:

Penny Bearden, President Kathy Johnson, Past-President

Marilyn Mitchell, Vice-President Ken Veenstra, Treasurer

Jane White, Secretary

Board Members:

Kathy Bergh Bruce Ferguson Melinda Derby Pamela Dorris Kira Rockman

Staff:

Anne Carpenter, Information Referral Specialist & Librarian Cathy Gladstone, Office Coordinator

The mission of the Autism Society of Michigan (ASM) is to assure full participation and self-determination in every aspect of life for each

individual. We will realize this vision by opening avenues of self-advocacy and advocating on behalf of others in a way that values equity, dignity and

diversity in all communities.

Information and Referral Assistance

800 Phone Number

Workshops and Conferences

ASM Website/Facebook

Monthly E-News and Quarterly “Horizons “ Newsletter

Information and Referral Results 2015-16

Special Ed Issues

General Info

Diagnosis Issue

Adult Issues

Treatment Issues

Support Groups

Financial

Legal/Advocacy

Referrals

July 2015-June 2016 565 INRs

24%

8%

23%

8%

21%

3%

2%

7%

4%

In Dedication of Jerry Carter: Shirley Kadoura

In Honor of Sean McCann James McCann In Honor of Lois Sandefer’s 90th Birthday Betty Cayley In Memory of Yani Calmidis:

Tom & Argyro Drossos In Memory of Theresa Crawford: Gary & Karen Merchant In Memory of William Nicholson: Shirley Priestap In Memory of Terry Graverson: Harold & Donna Bailey In Memory of Elizabeth Toth: Paul & Michele Fox In Honor of Leo & Jane White-Flanagan:

Kathleen Mare Unti Bill & Kathy White In Honor of Robert Bazzy: Francis Gongola Christina Gongola Darlene & Robert Gendjar Jesse Holmes Nazieh Makled Sobhi Sater Pamela Strong Robert & Summer Turfe Fouad & Andrea Awada-Zeaiter In Memory of Frank LeSeuvre:

Karen & Garey Merchant In Memory of Gerald Sikorski:

Barbara & Jill Jackman In Memory of Larence Smith: Susan Verberkmoes In Memory of Cynthia J. Beach Judi Johnston Sharon Linke Bryan & Laurie Miller Sue Nagy Muriel Zenz & Jane Froedtert

In Memory of Brian Michael Chesnik:

Denise Leonard Miller Canfield LLP & Employees Ronald & Gloria Pouliot Debra White In Memory of Francis Markey:

Marilyn Markey In Memory of Richard Thelen: David & Michelle Barker Brian & Dixie Bender Sandra Cook-Lass & Sheryl Lass Ann & Thomas Nurenberg Larry & Sheila Sykora In Memory of Sarina Light’s Father:

John Delphia In Dedication of Christy & The Professors: Christine Foster In Honor of Ann Herst’s 50th Birthday Lisa Rentschler In Honor of Jane White & Leo Flanagan’s Wedding

Juliet Crowell Richard & Mary Elegert Elizabeth & Fredric Harvey Cheryl & George Loomis Edward & Judith Pitrago Daniel & Barbara Vandenameele In Memory of Emily Cardin: Robert & Judith Cardin Terrance & Dawn Paul Paul & Linda Thomas In Memory of Diane Curl: Michael Baird David & Karen Laing In Memory of Andy Pseres: Michael & Lynda Sullivan In Memory of Irene Wonsowicz:

Nancy Sheward In Memory of Robert Greenwood: John & Betty Mitchell

Those Who Donated Through: Allstate/The Giving Campaign Ally Financial, Inc. Amazon Smile AT&T Employee Giving Comcast Corp FrontStream/United Airlines Health Plus JCPenney Network for Good TRUiST Your Cause HP In-Kind Donations: AAPC Publishing Beverly Noel Bob Zielinski Future Horizons Jessica Kingsley Publishing Leonore Rynberg Mary Forton Susan Klusman (Books) Woodbine House Membership Renewals: Andria Comfort Ann Arbor Academy Ann Sanderson Autumn Stinson Barbara Laird Barbara Yakes

Bruce Warren Catherine Richardson Charlene Face Christine Rans Cindy Dady Clair, Josh & Jordan Neugeborn-Kahn Clark & Sally Givens Cynthia Church Darlene Dawood David & Catherine Homan David Gilboe Donna Hoffer Donna Koehler Dr. Roger Lauer Elyse Anne Dickerson Erik & Kathy Berg Frank & Mary Oziem Gary & Kimberly Sturgill Gwyn & Lennie Schwerdtfeger Helen Cannon Helen Lipinski Ingham ISD Irene Kasbohm Ivan & Kocana Lonar Jack & Judy Holt Jack & Judy Holt Jana Thompkins

Janis Powers JD Marhevko & Mark Druckmiller Jeanne Brakhage Jeffrey & Patricia Thelen Jennifer Manninen Jo Ann Smith Jo Ellen Alvaraz Joann Collins Joel Cheney John & Maryanne Bednarski Joseph & Michele Zdanowski Judith Kindel Kathleen Blacker Kathryn Szechy Kellie Shelton Kim Merriman Kris Plouff Lauri Schuman Luann Totton Luke & Merling Tsai Margaret Stoi Marilyn Markey Marilyn Mitchell Marion Smith Mark & Rhonda Lindell Mary Mulder Melissa Hendrick Michael Holbrook Michelle Burgher Paul Piirainen Paula Saunders Randy & Chris Wolverton Ray & Audrey Murphy Richard Bazzy Robert & Sylvia Stevens Ruth Wiechmann Sally Wittler Sandra LaGrand Sandra McClennen Sarah Peterson Scott & Ellen Hulverson Scott Baszewski Sensory Systems Clinic Stefeni Collar Stephen & Stephanie Roth Steven Novinson Susan Kaap Susan Phillips Susan Wecker Suzanne Erbes Theodoros & Maria Vlachos Theresa Gabalis Todd & Tammy Ryan Tom & Gerry Chirgwin Tom Emerson Virginia Killough Vivian Denniston William Pavlik & Barb Rush

Ykimoff Family General Donations: Ally Financial, Inc. Alyson McCormick & Painting with a Twist Amer1can Credit Union Angie & Bob Guerin Ann Arbor Friends Meeting AT&T Bayer Family Foundation* Beatrice Caldwell Booster U.S./Washington Elementary Calkins Hall/CMU Chris Horak Cynthia Church Donald MacGregor Eberspaecher, North America Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, Canton, MI FrontStream/United Airlines Gary & Mary Gorski Gerry Chirgwin Greg, Lisa & Conner Rentschler Health Plus Hill Elementary Staff & Students Ivan & Kocana Lonar Jamberry Nails Jinan Safah Joseph & Michele Zdanowski Judith Kindel Kean’s Detroit Yacht Harbor, Inc. Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. Lockwood Elementary Marilyn Mitchell Melinda, Robert & Richard Bazzy Natalie Pasicznyk Nicholas & Donna Cantor Ray & Audrey Murphy Ruth Wiechmann Sam’s Club Market 62 Sarah Zengerle Scott & Ellen Hulverson Special Tree, Ltd. Susan Kirsch Suzanne Erbes The PrivateBank & Employees Tom & Deborah Emerson TRMI, Inc. University of MI-Natalie Pasicznyk Virginia Killough Vivian Denniston Webasto William Pavlik & Barb Rush YourCause.com

United Way Donations: Capital Area United Way Heart of West MI United Way Livingston County United Way Pfizer United Way Campaign Pikes Peak United Way United Way Greater Philly/NJ United Way Montcalm-Ionia United Way of Central Ohio United Way of Chicago United Way of Dallas United Way of Genesee County United Way of Greater Kansas City

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County United Way of Greater Toledo United Way of Jackson County United Way of Metro Chicago United Way of MetroDallas United Way of Monroe County United Way of Northwest MI United Way of Northwest MI United Way of Southeastern MI United Way of Suncoast United Way of the Lakeshore United Way of Washtenaw United Way Suncoast Van Buren County United Way New Members: Amy Trahey Angie Chinevere Angie Thornburgh Barbara Olszewski Beatrice Caldwell Brianna DeBlake Bridget Murawski Bruce Warren Carol Harms Chantell Kimball Courtney Mekkes Danielle Clawson Denise Solomon Doreen & Timothy Perry Felicia Love Francesca Buskulic George Lambright Greg, Lisa, & Conner Rentschler Hassen Hamieh Heidi Pamerleau Jill Kreuze John Robinson Julie Berner Kanina Brinkey Katie Drye Katy Schroeder Kayla Bright Kayne Deur Kira Rockman

Lacey Charboneau Lani Dohrmann Lee Deckrow Lisa Barnes Lisa Booth Lisa Kotarski Mandy Anderson Margaret Venema Marion Haynes Mary Chamberlin Melissa Stander Michelle Baerwalde Minda Derby Molly Parker Nicole White Patrick Roemer Paula Pettersen Peggy Camiller Renee Hordyk

Robert Bazzy Rosalind Skiles Ruth Doorn Sherry Dagenais Stephanie Richardson Sue Judd Treisch Seeley William Voss William Voss Fall Conference Vendors: BRAINS Centria Healthcare Crawl, Walk, Jump, Run Therapy

Discovery Toys Easter Seals of Michigan Jump-In Therapy Kent ISD Life Solutions for Autism

Praises, Prizes, & Presents Restored Advanced Medical Massage Therapy Clinic The Center for Child Development

Fall Conference Speaker: Paula Kluth All of the 5k Runners, Walkers & Volunteers on May 14, 2016 5k Sponsors: Graff Chevrolet Meijer’s TMN Builders Wright Beamer Attorneys

Workshops: ~Genesee County Chapter* ~Macomb County Chapter

~Oakland County

Representation:

~Autism Alliance of MI Conference ~CMU Students for Autism Event ~Child Development Conference

~Detroit Boat Show ~MAC Conference

~Healthy Downriver Expo

*Indicates multiple workshops