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In-home family support services for families with a member with autism and other developmental disabilities, including case management, waiver programs, and respite care. Programs are designed to help individuals gain skills and acquire support so that they can live as independently as possible.

Specializes in supporting children and families with special needs, including developmental delays/disabilities, autism, attention deficit disorders, emotional/behavioral disturbances. Services include:

• Autsim therapy and biofeedback

• Counseling and treatment

• Medication management

• Multidisciplinary team assessment

• Non-medicinal interventions for developmental and behavioral issues

• Psychological services

• Speech and language assessment and therapy

Care Trak equipment is designed for individuals with special needs, such as Alzheimer's disease and Autism who wander from their home or care unit Care Trak is: - Simple: No buttons to activate search

• Practical: System is small, It is worn on a 24 hours/7 days a week basis on the wrist or ankle and cannot come off. Highly water and shock resistant

• Safe: System not affected by clouds, trees or buildings

• Reliable: No GPS, no mobile phones, no bulky equipment

• Proven: Over 2,000 documented rescues in the United States You own it with no outside control of your program. No software to buy. No annual dues, subscriptions or rental plans

Provides information on autism, signs, safety facts, wandering, bullying prevention, local chapters, and resources including:

• Downloadable tool kits

• Free online webinars on topics affecting individuals with autism and their families

• Local support groups

A referral system for the Early Intervention Program, a system of coordinated services that promotes the child's growth and development and supports families during the critical early years. Early intervention services are for eligible children ages birth - 3 and their families. The program is federally mandated through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Provides a specialized communication therapy for children with autism; program teaches parents, caregivers, and educators specific techniques that will make learning to understand and use language more successful for each individual child. Programming includes:

• Evaluation and consultation services

• Parent involved weekly therapy

• Parent support group: Limited childcare for registered children

• Public workshops and parent classes

• Stage Play acting classes through the Duluth Playhouse Children's Theater

The Housing Support program pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. The program aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless.

• Can apply at www.mnbenefits.mn.gov

This is a group for parents who could benefit from an hour of talking to other parents about successes and struggles in their journey. Topics of discussion will be determined based on the group's needs/interests. The group will be facilitated by Valerie Hawkinson, MSW, LICSW who is a Mental Health Therapist.