Summer Break

This summer the Parent Support Group will be breaking for the first time. From June to August there will be no planned meetings held and I will resume scheduling meetings again in September. The reason behind this decision is, in the past we have had a very low turn out at the summer meetings. Also, I want to take the summer to organize speakers and workshops for the rest of 2010 and the beginning of 2011.

I will still be available during the summer months via email, phone or I can meet with people in person if there is a need.

Unless there is a demand to hold meetings, this will be the plan for now but it is not set in stone. I would appreciate any and all feedback on this matter especially if folks want to continue meeting.

April 21st, 2010 Meeting Recap

A huge thank you goes out to Linda Reynolds (Copper Country Intermediate School District) and Kathleen Helppi (Michigan Alliance for Families) for hosting this months meeting. In observance of National Autism Awareness Month, Linda and Kathleen showed the Temple Grandin Movie and provided pizza and beverages.

After the movie the group gathered for a brief time to welcome a couple of new faces and to discuss the March workshops that MAF put on. For those of you who weren't there, Kathleen Helppi and myself have new information regarding IEP's and we are happy to share the materials.

April 2010 Group Meeting

Has it been a month already? Don’t forget that this month is Autism Awareness Month and we’ll be gathering to celebrate our children as well as share experiences, advice and information with each other. Please bring anything that has been helpful or has inspired you in your journeys.

Just remember that this meeting is only open to parents and immediate family of children living with a disability. If you are a professional or other member of the community, please keep in touch with us as future meetings will be open to the public.

You will find the flier below, click to view a larger, more-readable and printable version. Please feel free to share and distribute this amongst your friends and peers.

 

One last thing; there will be a light dinner/snacks as well as childcare. If you plan to use the childcare services, please RSVP as soon as possible in order to ensure we have the appropriate coverage.