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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to the Autism Council
October 11, 2023
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Autism Council: Amy Matthews, Ph.D., director of the Autism Education Center, was reappointed to the Council and appointed as Council Chair; and Steven Tunnicliff, Ph.D., superintendent of Genesee Intermediate School District, was appointed to the Council.
"The Autism Council is charged with overseeing Michigan's Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) State Plan. The Council will implement, monitor, and update the Michigan ASD State Plan which will provide for comprehensive, lifespan supports to individuals with ASD and their families through access to information and resources, coordination of services, and implementation of evidence-based practices." (Executive Office of the Governor)