Puzzled about Asperger Syndrome? Discovery Series Workshop, Saturday, March 20
We Believe that Parents are “Experts” in the Autism Spectrum Discovery Process and that’s what makes The Discovery Series so unique. Staff and parents who belong to the Autism Society of Minnesota present these courses. Each small-group course allows participants to meet a variety of parents who share practical ideas and insights on parenting a child on the autism spectrum.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Northeast Service Cooperative
5525 Emerald Ave.
Mt. Iron, MN 55768
The goals of the course are to:
� Understand Asperger Syndrome
� Learn about community resources
� Help parents gain skills and expertise in handling their day-to-day challenges
� Provide insight and support for parents on the joys and challenges of rearing a child with ASD
� Learn how to work effectively with local school districts
Each session is tailored to the participants’ needs and level of knowledge. Regardless of background in ASD, each person will gain crucial insights into the realm of autism during the Discovery Series.
Topics
� Definition of Asperger Syndrome
� Feelings experienced by parents
� Working with schools
� Learning about therapies – ABA and Floor time
� Teaching daily living skills, like dressing and toileting
� Helping with sensory needs
� Understanding how your child’s socialization impacts daily life
� Strategies to change problem behavior
� Using social stories
� Ideas to improve family life
� Community resources
There is no cost for this workshop. Lunch and materials will be provided. Participants take home a resource book on these topics to reference for years to come.
To register, contact Tasha Honkola at (218) 748-7605 or thonkola@nesc.k12.mn.us.