Autism Resources in Michigan
A statewide guide to autism services across Michigan — for families in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, and communities across the state.
Michigan has a relatively strong autism-services foundation compared with many states: a Medicaid Autism Benefit that covers ABA for eligible children, a state insurance mandate requiring most private plans to cover autism treatment, and the University of Michigan as a major academic anchor. Services are delivered through a network of Community Mental Health (CMH) agencies and Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans, which is worth understanding early.
This page walks through how the pieces fit together and where the gaps are.
We've written this as a starting point. Michigan readers who know specifics better than we do — tell us what we got wrong or missed.
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Michigan at a glance
Early intervention program
Insurance mandate
Medicaid waivers (3)
- Children's Waiver Program (CWP)
- Habilitation Supports Waiver (HSW)
- Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Waiver
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Support organizations
Statewide organization providing a free Navigator program that helps families find resources, understand insurance and services, and navigate diagnosis, education, and employment.
Michigan Alliance for FamiliesMichigan's federally designated Parent Training and Information Center. Free support for families navigating special education, IEPs, and disability services.
Disability Rights MichiganMichigan's federally designated protection and advocacy organization. Legal advocacy for Michiganders with disabilities.
U-M Autism and Communication Disorders Center (UMACC)University of Michigan's academic center for autism diagnosis, treatment, training, and research in Ann Arbor.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)State agency overseeing Medicaid, the Medicaid Autism Benefit, the Community Mental Health system, and the Medicaid waivers.
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