Grandparents: An Introduction to Autism

Grandparents:  An Introduction to Autism
Tuesday, October 22 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
ASGA Offices - 703 S. Main Street, Akron OH 44311

Grandparents play an important role in the family unit. A grandparent’s role may include:

• Supporting the parents (your children)
• Providing child care/babysitting
• Teaching
• Researching information
• Historian (recalling family stories)
• Some grandparents also fill the role of a parent for their grandchildren

Every family has its own dynamics. Regardless of your situation there are a number of things you can do to help both your child and your grandchild.

ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP FOR:

• Brief overview of autism spectrum disorders and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Tips on how to interact with a child with autism
• Ways in which you can help the child with autism deal with the challenges he or she faces daily
• Discussion about your fears and anxieties and celebrating successes
• Suggestions on how to discuss autism with other family members
• Networking with other grandparents
• Light refreshments

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Jocelyn Eskenazi, BCaBA at The Esken Group, LLC

DO I NEED TO REGISTER?

Yes, registration is appreciated for planning purposes.