Check out Project Search!


Project SEARCH is a unique, one year, business-led, school to work transition program serving young adults ages 18-26. The program location occurs at the business site, and in our area, the business sites are Corwell Health Hospitals in Royal Oak & Troy, as well as Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield.  Project SEARCH provides a seamless combination of classroom curriculum instruction paired with workplace immersion that involves three 10-week unpaid internship rotations.  Project SEARCH just released their upcoming dates for students and families to visit the Henry Ford Hospital -and- Corewell Health Project SEARCH sites:

Corewell Health
Student interns from both Troy and Royal Oak Hospitals will be in attendance. All visits are scheduled from 9-10am and will be held at Troy Beaumont Hospital (44201 Dequindre Road Troy, MI 48085).
December 14, 2023
January 11, 2024
February 14, 2024
March 7, 2024
Use the link below to sign up for a date:


Henry Ford Hospital:
All visits are scheduled from 9:30-11am and will be held at 6777 W. Maple Rd. West Bloomfield 48322 (Enter main entrance –Demonstration Kitchen)
December 12, 2023
January 24, 2024
February 6, 2024
March 6, 2024
To learn more visit www.projectsearch.us or contact: Leah Mattise, – HFHWBH Project SEARCH Instructor Phone (248)-882-0030 Email: LMattis1@hfhs.org

My Relationships Project Spring/Summer 2023!

Why MRP?
NEURODIVERGENT-AFFIRMING

INDIVIDUALS HAVE STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES RELATED TO THE WAY THEIR BRAIN FUNCTIONS. THIS IS PART OF THE NEURODIVERSITY OF HUMANKIND. AUTISM, ADHD, SOCIAL COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, GENERAL ANXIETY, LEARNING DISABILITIES, AND MORE FALL INTO THIS CATEGORY.

NEURODIVERGENT FOLKS OFTEN NEED UNIQUE SUPPORTS IN ORDER TO FULLY DEMONSTRATE THEIR STRENGTHS, GIFTS, AND TALENTS MRP PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTS WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES TO BUILD SELF-AWARENESS, BUILD ON COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS, ADDRESS SENSORY NEEDS, AND DEVELOP SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS

MEGAN AND KATY EACH HAVE OVER 15 YEARS OF DIRECT EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH NEURODIVERGENT FOLKS AND THEIR FAMILIES THEY HAVE COUNTLESS HOURS OF ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN NEURODIVERGENT-AFFIRMING PRACTICES

MOST IMPORTANTLY, PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED WITH AND VETTED BY NUMEROUS AUTISTIC FRIENDS, FORMER CLIENTS, AND OTHER ADULTS TO ENSURE THE WORK IS DELIVERED WITH RESPECT

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, VISIT:

OUCARES Spring Programs for Teens - Register Now!

Programs start next week!
Programs start next week!
Oakland University
Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services
Additional Programs Available for All Ages

Acting Club

Build confidence and social skills through the fun hobby of acting.  No acting experience or line memorization needed! We'll play games and activities to work towards gaining abilities in voice control, movement and presentation skills and theatrical performance.  Open to participants who are working on developing communication skills (verbal communication not required).  
Mondays, May 1 - June 12 (No Session May 29)
Ages:
12-16
Time: 5:30 - 7 pm 
Location: Pawley Hall  (Oakland University Campus) 

Creative Photography

Participants will learn how to best utilize the main functions of a digital camera in different settings.  Participants will then use photographs taken in this program as tools to learn basic editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop.  Instructed by professional photographers, this program is designed for individuals on the Autism Spectrum who do not need 1:1 support. 
Mondays, April 17 - June 5 (No Session May 29)
Ages: 13+ years
Time: 5:30 - 7 pm 
Location: Pawley Hall (Oakland University Campus)

Robotics

Learn the fundamentals of Robotics and basic computer programming in this interactive social club. Participants will work with Lego Mindstorm robots and computers to introduce the concepts of building a robot, introduction to programming, demonstrations and competitions, all while working on teamwork and social skills. This program is designed for individuals on the Autism spectrum who can follow multi-step directions with minimal prompts and do not need a 1:1 support.
Wednesdays, April 12 - May 24
Ages: 10-14
Time: 5:30 - 7 pm 
Location: Pawley Hall (Oakland University Campus) 

OUCARES Summer Pre-Employment Skills Training Program

An intensive pre-employment skills training program specifically for individuals with ASDs and related challenges with strong focus on:
  • "Soft" interpersonal skills (communication, social awareness, networking, team work, accepting criticism, collaboration)
  • Understanding employment (career options, resumes, applications, maintaining a job)
  • Independent living skills (hygiene, money management, community understanding, goal setting)

Monday-Friday 9am-3pm 
June 19 - August 25 (No July 3 - July 7) 

Limited Scholarships Available - Due May 5

Pre-Employment Skills Training Admissions Application
Pre-Employment Skills Training Scholarship Form
Parent Support Program Scholarship Application
Oakland University
Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services
Pawley Hall, Room 425C
456 Pioneer Drive, Rochester, MI 48309-4482
(248) 370-2424
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Scholarships Available for All OUCARES Programs!

Apply Now!
Apply Now!
Oakland University
Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services
Spring 2023 Scholarships
Limited scholarships are available for all Spring programs.
Scholarships cover the entire program registration cost.
Take advantage of this opportunity to try a new program! 

To apply for a scholarship:
1.  Complete a Spring 2023
 Scholarship Packet
2.  Email completed form to oucares@oakland.edu 
Scholarship Application Packet

Join Us This Saturday, March 18 for our Annual Family Fun Day Event! 


No registration is required for this FREE, family event
Join us for a Resource Fair, Bouncy Inflatables,
Swimming (12-2 pm), and MORE!

Special thanks to Lumen Pediatric Therapy for sponsoring this even
Sensory Room hosted by Kaufman Children's Center

Family Fun Day
Now Accepting Summer Camp Applications
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Oakland University
Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services
Pawley Hall, Room 425C
456 Pioneer Drive, Rochester, MI 48309-4482
(248) 370-2424
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