So, needless to say, we were super excited to see October 15th coming up on the calendar. For weeks before the date, I started digging for information. There really was none tobe had. My last call for information was made on Friday, 10/13/12, when there was still no information. I was told to talk to [...]

After responding to an inquiry from the Autism Alliance of Michigan last week, Erin was contacted by Robin Erb of the Detroit Free Press regarding an article she was writing about the recent autism insurance reform in the state of Michigan.   After a half hour phone interview Ms. Erb asked if she could send out a photographer [...]

It was a busy week.  It never seems that we get more than a couple of days notice as to when there will be a hearing or committee meeting for SB 414, 415 and 981, the bills are known as the autism cost reduction act. This week was no difference, we found out on Tuesday that there was a hearing [...]

This was day two of the Senate Health Policy Committee Meeting in Lansing, the people wanting to address the committee last Thursday but were unable to because of time were given the opportunity. Along with parents and professionals advocating the passage of SB 414, SB 415 and SB 981, there was also parents and professionals [...]

We went to Lansing yesterday for the Senate Health Policy Committee meeting.  When we left, we had hopes that the committee would vote on the autism insurance reform bills (SB 414 and 415) to get them on the Senate floor for a vote.  Our hopes were quickly dashed when questions arose regarding a bill that [...]

About a week after the new year rang in it occurred to me.  My little boy is supposed to start kindergarten in the fall.  Somehow this had stayed off of my radar for the past few months.  I suppose this is a good thing, since even the mere thought of finding an appropriate environment to [...]

Dear Family and Friends,   2011 has been a joyous year for the Nieman family!   Noah is growing up so fast!  We can’t believe that he is going to be five next month!  Thanks to the autism therapy that he has been receiving, he is making progress by leaps and bounds.  It’s incredible that [...]

Dear Friends and Family, We hope that you enjoy Noah singing two of his favorite Christmas carols and wishing you a Merry Christmas in his own words! Love, Larry, Erin and Noah <iframe width=”420″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/-Tzg4rhNG8s” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>

We went for our family portrait today.  This was by far the easiest photo session that we’ve ever had, thanks to Noah’s therapy and his hard work.  He listened and followed directions.  I even caught him following the eyes of the photographer on a couple of occasions.  The photo turned out great!  However, most ladies [...]

Things that were once so important to me aren’t anymore. I stopped reading the “What To Expect” books years ago. I realize now that whether Noah uses a tripod grasp to grip his crayon or whether he can use a stick as a tool (Yes, I was asked this on an evaluation once.) isn’t the [...]