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Saturday, April 13, 2013  It was the second annual Scavenger Hunt for Autism in Dowtown Traverse City on Saturday.  An event that used social media for social good.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The hunt will send teams around the city through different stations to teach them about challenges children with autism sometimes face.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Dozens of people got together in Traverse City on Tuesday night to participate in a global initiative called Light it Up Blue for Autism Awareness.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Early Tuesday, the President introduced a $100 million plan that will come out of the 2014 budget.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Young children in Michigan with autism spectrum disorders are now able to receive treatment coverage through Medicaid.

Monday, April 01, 2013  On Tuesday, April 2, Traverse City will join the rest of Michigan to "Light it up Blue" for autism awareness.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Department of Community Health released a state plan for addressing autism spectrum disorders.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Imagine living with your child, fearful that one day, they could kill you. That's a reality for Benzie County mother Kelli Stapleton who's 13-year-old daughter Isabelle has autism and that's created the problem behavior of aggression.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder has signed an order establishing an Autism Council within the state Department of Community Health.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Using iPads in the classroom, could be the wave of the future when it comes to teaching students with autism.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Recent data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the incidence has increased to one in 88 children and one in 54 boys.

Monday, April 02, 2012  Today is World Autism Awareness Day and the kickoff to National Autism Awareness Month.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Michigan lawmakers have approved legislation that will require insurance companies to offer coverage for autism treatments.

Thursday, March 01, 2012 

Saturday, April 02, 2011  A Grand Traverse woman led a walk in Traverse City Saturday afternoon to promote Autism Awareness Month. Michelle St. Amant and several other advocates walked the streets Saturday spreading the word on Autism.