NOFAS works to prevent prenatal exposure to alcohol, drugs, and other substances known to harm fetal development by raising awareness and supporting women before and during their pregnancy, and supports individuals, families, and communities living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and other preventable intellectual/developmental disabilities. Check out their Michigan resources page!
The Michigan 0-8 Social Emotional Toolkit provides materials for communities and families throughout the state in promoting the positive social and emotional development of all children. See the Family Guidebook and Fact sheet for guidelines.
Use this website to learn more about physical developmental delays for children ages 5 and under. The information is meant to help you start a conversation with your child’s pediatrician.
Spanish: https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/motordelay/paginas/default.aspx
This pamphlet explains some of the resources available to families who have children with special needs. Program materials order form: http://michigan.gov/documents/mdch/Birth_Defects_Order_Form_439838_7.pdf
Throughout numerous accounts of parents and siblings of children with disabilities, it becomes very clear; when a child in the family has a disability, it affects the whole family. This article is meant to arm you with important information and practical suggestions for helping and supporting siblings of children on the autism spectrum.
A two page fact sheet on social and emotional development in children ages birth-8 yrs.
This book is a collaboration between the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Michigan Department of Education Office of Great Start, the Michigan Department of Human Services and the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. It contains tips for parents on healthy social/emotional development in young children.
The Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Project is funded by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education to provide evidence-based training, technical assistance, and resources to educators in Michigan that serve students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
As a parent, you know your child best. If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, or if you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves talk to your child’s doctor and share your concerns. Don’t wait. Use this fact sheet for more information on how to help your child.
Spanish: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/pdf/help_pdfs/cdc_helpchild_combined.pdf
Fact sheet created by MothertoBaby regarding lead exposure and pregnancy. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your health care provider.