Navigating ASD & Covid 19
With help from the Autism Alliance of Michigan
COVID, Autism & You – Vaccination Saves Lives
The Autism Alliance of Michigan is leading collaborative efforts across the state that aim to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism through education, access to comprehensive services, community awareness, inclusion efforts, and coordinated advocacy. Any recommendations we make on vaccinations are based on the most up-to-date, scientific information supported by sound research studies to inform and direct our efforts.
- Those with ASD may be at higher risk for COVID-19 because they may have trouble understanding or following safety measures like wearing a mask or physical distancing and may have difficulty communicating symptoms of illness.
- The Autism Alliance of Michigan supports current United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccination guidelines for both routine childhood immunizations and COVID-19 vaccination and recommends children and adults are vaccinated accordingly.
- Our position on vaccination is based on expert medical input from some of Michigan’s top physicians who sit on the AAoM Medical Advisory Board, the United States Center for Disease Control Vaccination Guidelines and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- The Autism Alliance of Michigan understands that the decision to vaccinate is both an intellectual and emotional one and recommends families contact their trusted primary care physician/pediatrician for additional counsel as needed.
- Thousands of individuals with autism have been safely vaccinated.
Tips, Tags and Shareables
Every individual in the autism community – parents, providers, and individuals with autism — is the best ambassador and spokesperson to advocate on behalf of individuals with autism. Please click here to access helpful resources, including social media post examples, hashtags, and more, for making your voice heard.
In The News
Reducing Risk:
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Gudelines:
The Importance of Getting Vaccinated Against COVID
Opinion:
Let's make Michigan a truly inclusive place for those living with autism