Grandparent Support Group

Grandparents Support Group

Change What You Can and Let the Rest Go

Thursday, Mar 30 •  7:00 - 8:00 PM  •  Zoom Webinar

Is your grandchild exhibiting worrisome signs of a developmental disability that are being ignored by his/her parents?  Would you like to suggest a therapy or a social outlet for your grandchild that would benefit his/her quality of life but not sure how to approach the parents? Walking the narrow line between wanting to share in treatment and parenting decisions for your grandchild with a disability and trusting your adult children to know what is best can feel like a harrowing, tight-rope act.  How much involvement is appropriate? How can grandparents be a valuable resource to their grandchild with a disability while supporting their adult children in their parenting decisions?

The Grandparent Support Group:

• Connects people with similar experiences.
• Provides new resources, ideas and suggestions for interacting with your grandchild.
• Encourages you throughout your family’s journey with Autism.
• Celebrates grandchild/grandparent successes no matter how small.
• Lets you know you are not alone.
• Allows understanding without judgment.

The Grandparent Support Group will meet virtually via Zoom.  An electronic device equipped with a microphone and camera are required to participate using the Zoom platform.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Jocelyn Eskenazi, BCaBA at The Esken Group, LLC

NOTE:  While there is a focus on autism, grandparents of grandchildren of all abilities are welcome!

If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Wendy Cline, LSW, and ASGA Support Specialist via email at wendy@autismakron.org or via phone at 330.940.1441 ext 1

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About the Autism Society of Greater Akron

The Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA) is part of a nationwide network of affiliates with the Autism Society of America, the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots autism organization. ASGA serves Summit, Stark, Wayne, Portage and Medina counties (OH) and works locally to achieve its mission -- to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

ASGA is also a proud member of the Ohio Family Network (OFN), connecting people with disabilities and their families to local information and resources within their communities.  OFN provides opportunities to share ideas, find solutions to common challenges and inspire and strengthen others.