Autism Optimism
New diagnosis? Searching for solutions? Confused by therapies and options? Our Autism Optimism workshop can help! Our workshop helps to demystify the clinical diagnosis and see both hope and solutions. We share tools to help your autistic loved one regulate their emotions and behavior.
Autism Optimism Workshops are free for all Downriver residents. Please check this page for new dates and times.
Autism Acceptance Group
Our in-person Autism Acceptance Group (AAG) is currently at capacity and we are not accepting new members at this time. You may request to join our Facebook Group in the meantime. All questions must be answered for approval for safety reasons.
Downriver Young Adults
The Downriver Young Adults (DYA) Program is a new in-person group get-together for young adults on the autism spectrum. It is a group designed for members to make friends and enjoy social interactions with other autistic individuals within their age group.
Autism Ice Breaker
If you are an autistic person between 18-35 years old and would like to meet new friends, then this is for you!
One hour of socialization to ask fun questions to potential new friends. We will provide cards/questions for you to ask.
There are limited spots for this program. You must live within the Downriver community. We will contact you with meeting information upon review of your application.
Downriver Do-Gooders
Since Mimi’s Mission no longer accepts donations of household items, personal hygiene items, and clothes in the office, we have created a free giving group on Facebook to help Downriver residents connect to give and receive these items. This is a group about neighbors helping neighbors. Once your item is gone please remove your post. Downriver communities
If you are interested in donating items or are looking for free items from other Downriver community members, please join the Downriver Do-Gooders Facebook Group.
911Ready Bags and Service
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911 Ready
911READY Bags are designed to be used by Fire & Rescue, EMS, and Law Enforcement agencies when they encounter an autistic child or adult during an emergency situation. The content of these bags was designed to include specific items that may help reduce the stress and anxiety of an autistic person. For this reason, 911READY Bags may also be of great use to teachers, parents, and many others!