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Oct. (FREE) Parent Support Group - Virtual (English)… Register Today! Click to Register This support group is designed for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism and related disabilities. The goal of our Parent …
GET MINDFUL - A support, self-care, and wellness group for parents/caregivers of neurodiverse individuals.… GET MINDFUL A Group for Exploring Together: Motivate, Inspire, Nurture, Discuss, Focus, Uplift, Learn A support, self-care, and wellness group for parents/caregivers of neurodiverse individuals. All ages and support levels welcome! Gather with others who understand the joys and challenges of caring for a neurodiverse loved one. …
Our evolution… evolve to address important issues for the autism community—from transition age and adult services to health disparities, supports for those with severe and challenging behaviors and more. On a state policy level, in the early 2000s, we launched … the fields of healthcare, employment, education, financial planning, safety and law enforcement interactions, caregiver supports and more. Increased autistic representation and community engagement Over the years, Autism Speaks has made … increasing access to quality care and enhancing our understanding of autism across the lifespan. Autism Speaks does not support eugenics and no longer supports research that aims to find a cure for autism. Greater focus on inclusion and …
Autism Speaks controversy and common misconceptions… Today, misconceptions around autism threaten access to vital information, resources and support that autistic people and their families need . While we recognize that autism is incredibly complex and manifests … Consider the facts Help us stop the spread of misinformation. Share this Autism Speaks flyer on social media to show your support. … Autism Speaks controversy and common misconceptions …
Free Zoom Parent Support Group: Challenging Behaviors and COVID-19… and author of “Uniquely Normal,” and Dr. Marian Margulies, Clinical Psychologist with 25 years experience, team up to give support to parents during this crisis. … Free Zoom Parent Support Group: Challenging Behaviors and COVID-19 …
Blue Man Group Autism-Friendly Performance Support a great cause: Autism Speaks with a special Autism-Friendly Performance of Blue Man Group Boston. Tickets are available for $30, $40, and $50 with $5 of every ticket sold going directly to Autism Speaks. …
Dec. (FREE) Parent Support Group-Boynton Beach (English)… This support group is designed for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism and related disabilities. The goal of our Parent Support Groups is to create a safe space to learn, grow, and share. Having a child with any kind of disability can be …
Why I advocate for Direct Support Professionals… by Kit Peterson, a grandmother of a young man on the autism spectrum. She is an advocate for fair pay for the direct support professionals who have become family to people like her grandson. Despite how difficult it was to accept our … are impacted: it begins right in Albany, but can reach far beyond New York State. We must raise our voices on behalf of a group who often cannot speak for themselves; they are our grandchildren. They need direct support professionals who can …
Expert Q&A: Supporting siblings of autistic children with aggressive behaviors … for the other child and have long term effects if unaddressed.  It's important for parents and caregivers to know how to support their children through these challenges by acknowledging their feelings, keeping lines of communication open and teaching healthy coping strategies. Support groups can be a valuable tool, giving both siblings and parents a safe space to share their experiences and learn new …
The Hatching Hope Foundation brings advocacy and support to Dallas-Fort Worth families… triplets, was diagnosed with autism in 2012 at age 2.5, she struggled to find much-needed information, services and social supports in her area. This struggle motivated Sabrina to commit her life to helping underserved families in Ft. Worth, Texas … she founded the Hatching Hope Foundation, an organization that provides parent training about autism, individual and family support services, and special education advocacy. In 2019, Keshawn tragically passed away from Osteosarcoma, a rare form of … someone who really understands what it’s like to be a parent living with a child with severe autism. Our Facebook support group, Autism Mocha Moms , has been another great way to connect with parents in the community. The group was created to …