Welcome

The Oakland County Chapter was founded in 1985 by a group of concerned parents. Today it is one of over 200 Chapters of the Autism Society of America (ASA). The ASA is the oldest autism advocacy group in the country. The Oakland County Chapter is also one of 13 Chapters in Michigan. The Oakland County chapter is made up of over 200 members. Our membership is open to all those who care about people with autism. The Board of Directors is a volunteer body elected by the membership.

Our Mission

To advocate for meaningful participation in all aspects of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families who reside in Oakland County, Michigan.

Announcements & Upcoming Events

2008 ASA/OCC Annual Meeting - Tuesday, July 29 7:00 - 8:30 PM West Bloomfield Public Library Meeting Room 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322.

All current and prospective members of the Autism Society of America, Oakland County Chapter (ASA/OCC) are invited to the annual meeting to meet the new board for the 2008 2009 year. For more information email chapterinfo@asaoakland.org.

Save the date: Monday September 8

ASA/OCC will host its 13th annual golf outing at Walnut Creek Country Club. We are seeking sponsors. Packages that include visibility for your organization, golf participation and other benefits are available.

For more information, email Sally McInnes at chapterinfo@asaoakland.org [DOWNLOAD MORE INFORMATION]

This outing will celebrate a $1,000,000 milestone over the last 13 years. The 2008 Charter Sponsors are: Walbridge, ArvinMeritor, Center Line Electric, Inc., Commercial Contracting Group

Run for a Reason: Team Autism

Team Autism is designated as a Run for a Reason partner of the Detroit Marathon, which provides our cause with much-needed awareness. 40 people (and counting) will be running and walking in various events of the Detroit Marathon for the ASA/OCC. MORE INFORMATION

ASA-OCC Oakland County Library Project

Hundreds of books and DVDs were donated to Oakland County public libraries in April 2008. The goal of this project was to provide free up-to-date information in 13 different ASD related subject areas to the general public. These 75 titles, valued at almost $9,000, are available at either your local Oakland County library or through interlibrary loan. A c omplete listing of these new resources is available

Special Education Dispute Resolution

The ASA-OCC collaborated with four other organizations to create a new parent-friendly helpful document entitled: Special Education Informal Dispute Resolution Processes, An Oakland County Parent's Guide. In only three pages, the basics of communicating effectively with the school, requesting a service for your child, IEPT meetings, Facilitated IEPT Meetings, Local Resolution Processes and Mediation are explained. We hope you find the color coded flowchart and hot links easy to use and reference. Early Resolution is the Best Solution!

ASA/OCC now maintains an event page for ASD-related events across Southeast Michigan

Event Calendar