Asperger’s/High Functioning Autism Parent/Grandparent Support Group Schedule and Upcoming Topics
Offering camaraderie, encouragement and hope for parents, grandparents and other caregivers of children on the Autism spectrum, this support group meets
on the second Thursday of each month at Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main Street, Old Saybrook.
Each session addresses a specific, timely topic; topic-specific handouts with insights from experts are available at every meeting.
To accommodate work schedules and childcare needs, two meeting times are available, 12:30-2 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.
The group is facilitated by Joanne Deal, M.A., Professional Counseling.
For more information or to pre-register for a meeting, call Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services at 860-395-3190.
2017-2018 Asperger’s///HFA Parent Support Group Schedule
2nd Thursday of each month
2017
September 14
Communicating about AS/HFA with Community Leaders: Coaches, Scout Troop Leaders, Sunday School Teachers, Youth Group Leaders,
Choir Directors, etc.
October 12
AS/HFA and Peers: Social Interactions and Peer Relationships: Role Play! Social Struggles with Peers: Anger, Confusion, Isolation
November 9
Holidays and Schedule Disruptions
Communicating about AS/HFA with Extended Family Members
December 14
Holiday Stress and Nuclear Family Relationships
2018
January 11 –
Conditions that Often Co-Exist with Asperger’s Syndrome/HFA:
Depression, Anxiety, OCD
February 8 –
Social Struggles: Your AS/HFA Child’s Preference for Adults over Peers
Helping our AS/HFA Children Develop “Small Talk” and Telephone Skills
March 8 –
PPTs & IEPs: Communicating your AS/HFA Child’s Needs to School Personnel
April 12 –
Stresses on the Neurotypical Sibling
AS/HFA Individual’s Hobbies & Obsessions?
May 10 –
Teens and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum: Unique Developmental Needs and Issues
June 14 –
Summer & Schedule Disruption
Beach/Vacations and Sensory Processing Challenges
July 12 --
Working with our AS/HFA Children’s Meltdowns
Brainstorming Ideas for Family Support in Assisting our AS/HFA Children to
Develop Listening and Appropriate Response Skills.
August 9 –
Preparing for Back-to-School: Schedule Transitions
Role Playing for Peer Interactions and Classroom Settings
Communicating with School Personnel (Teachers, Administrators, Staff)
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