START Conference – Grand Valley State University

The Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Project is housed in the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Autism Education Center (AEC) and has been funded by the Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education since 2001. START supports educators to increase local capacity by providing evidence-based training, resources, and coaching support focused on systems-level change. As a statewide collaborative project, START partners with schools, families, and communities to create inclusive environments and experiences to empower autistic and neurodivergent students.