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ASGA events and fundraisers bring the Greater Akron autism community together for education, networking, and fun. Events range from the Annual Autism Summit Conference to sensory-friendly days with community partners to our largest annual fundraiser, the Autism 5k Run & Walk. Events and fundraisers offer families, caregivers, educators, other professionals, and individuals with autism a safe, comfortable place to be a part of the community and support ASGA's programs and services. Money raised for ASGA stays local to support those affected by autism in Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne counties.

Grandparents: An Introduction to Autism

 

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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.

 

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Event Details

Event Start Date 10-22-2019 6:00 pm
Event End Date 10-22-2019 8:00 pm
Location Akron - Autism Society
We are no longer accepting registration for this event