Autism Spectrum Disorder Services
Supporting Students and Families Across the Spectrum
MARESA offers Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Consultation Services to local schools for children with ASD and their families. Our team partners with school districts across Marquette and Alger Counties to provide individualized supports, professional training, and family resources.
Available Supports
Local School District Supports
- Resource Rooms
- School Social Workers
- Specialist in Autism Spectrum Disorder
School-Wide Supports
- Student Assistance Teams
- Autism Resource Teams
- Crisis Teams
- Peer-to-Peer Supports
Parent Support Group
Marquette Area Autism Support Group
A regional grassroots Autism Spectrum Disorders support group for those in the Marquette, MI area who live with, care for, or work with someone on the autism spectrum.
Professional Development
- Ongoing workshops provided for specific school districts
- Ongoing training by Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) — a statewide initiative started in the Upper Peninsula in 2001
- Upper Peninsula Autism Network (UPAN) — regional autism training network
Contact Our ASD Team
Barb Potts
Teacher Consultant – Autism Spectrum Disorder
Special Education Services
906-226-5176bpotts@maresa.org
Kortney Markkola
Special Education Teacher Consultant
Special Education Services
906-226-5144kmarkkola@maresa.orgHave questions about ASD services?
Contact our Special Education team for support.