Our final group meeting until the Fall will be held on May 18th, from 6-8 at the BHK Houghton Center in the first floor conference room. Kristen Miller, a local speech-language pathologist, will be giving a presentation at this meeting. Kristen took the liberty of creating a detailed introduction letter for the meeting and biography. You can view this by clicking the link below. Childcare is currently not being provided for this meeting. I will make a post and send out emails should this change.
Cheers!
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
April 20th, 2011 Meeting Re-cap
We had a great meeting last night. I want to thank Linda Reynolds, for collaborating with me this month and for bringing pizza for the dinner. A big thank you to Enneesa Ewing and Eli Luoma for helping with the childcare, the kids had a great time in the gym. Last but not least, thank you to Chrissy and Zach Halkola for letting us view Autistic Like-Graham's Story, in observance of National Autism Awareness Month.
After the meeting there was some discussion about changes that will be occurring this fall. As of September, 2011 I will be starting course work at the Institute of Natural Therapies. I've had such wonderful results with the massage therapy and cranio sacral manipulation that my son has received, I feel that I need to give some back. It is still in the discussion phase, but I have asked a family to step in my place while I attend the Institute and the family is considering my request.
The current plan for now is for me to step behind the curtain and offer support when needed. The goal for the group is for parents to begin taking ownership of the group by running the group meetings and coordinating together to pull in speakers and host workshops. I have always said this is a group run by parents, for parents, and now it is time for that to happen. The ultimate goal has always been for the group to not always fall on the shoulders of one individual, but rather for several families to work together and step in for each other when needed. This idea wont always work, and at times responsibility will fall on one family/person. However, it has always been my desire to have other parents acting as group leaders and ready to step in when they are comfortable/able.
I will still be available, and participating in the group. My roll for the most part, starting in September, will be more of a group liaison. I'm very excited about this step forward for the group and I hope that other parents will be stepping up to help this other family manage the group.
Below is the mission statement that I comprised last summer for review. This is also on the general group flier that is posted to this blog at all times. If you would ever like to print the flier, just click on it and it will pop up as a PDF. If you have difficulties printing it or viewing it, just let me know.
The mission is to provide information to parents and family members about community resources, school services, therapies, and much more.
The group is comprised of parents of neurodiverse children. The parents offer other parents a safe place to share information, give and receive emotional support, and work together to address common concerns. Parents also help empower each other through knowledge and experiences.
We came together to provide much needed emotional support, knowledge, and a sense of community. To create a place where we can come together and feel no judgment. We can talk, laugh, and cry about the same problems and draw strength from one another.
Together we are a unified voice taking our message to special interest groups, schools, professionals and the community.
*Monthly meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month, from 6-8 at the BHK Houghton Center.*
After the meeting there was some discussion about changes that will be occurring this fall. As of September, 2011 I will be starting course work at the Institute of Natural Therapies. I've had such wonderful results with the massage therapy and cranio sacral manipulation that my son has received, I feel that I need to give some back. It is still in the discussion phase, but I have asked a family to step in my place while I attend the Institute and the family is considering my request.
The current plan for now is for me to step behind the curtain and offer support when needed. The goal for the group is for parents to begin taking ownership of the group by running the group meetings and coordinating together to pull in speakers and host workshops. I have always said this is a group run by parents, for parents, and now it is time for that to happen. The ultimate goal has always been for the group to not always fall on the shoulders of one individual, but rather for several families to work together and step in for each other when needed. This idea wont always work, and at times responsibility will fall on one family/person. However, it has always been my desire to have other parents acting as group leaders and ready to step in when they are comfortable/able.
I will still be available, and participating in the group. My roll for the most part, starting in September, will be more of a group liaison. I'm very excited about this step forward for the group and I hope that other parents will be stepping up to help this other family manage the group.
Below is the mission statement that I comprised last summer for review. This is also on the general group flier that is posted to this blog at all times. If you would ever like to print the flier, just click on it and it will pop up as a PDF. If you have difficulties printing it or viewing it, just let me know.
Mission Statement
The mission is to provide information to parents and family members about community resources, school services, therapies, and much more.
The group is comprised of parents of neurodiverse children. The parents offer other parents a safe place to share information, give and receive emotional support, and work together to address common concerns. Parents also help empower each other through knowledge and experiences.
We came together to provide much needed emotional support, knowledge, and a sense of community. To create a place where we can come together and feel no judgment. We can talk, laugh, and cry about the same problems and draw strength from one another.
Together we are a unified voice taking our message to special interest groups, schools, professionals and the community.
*Monthly meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month, from 6-8 at the BHK Houghton Center.*
Friday, April 8, 2011
Celebrating Autism!
This month the parent group will be collaborating with Linda Reynolds from the Copper Country Intermediate School District.
For the first hour of the evening, we will be showing a movie called, Autistic Like-Graham's Story. Zach and Chrissy Halkola (two of our active parent leaders) are generously lending the video to the group for viewing.
The second hour of the night will be comprised of trying out the various sensory stations that Linda and myself will set up. The purpose of the sensory stations is to give people an idea of what individuals living on the spectrum cope with each day.
Gluten and casein free snacks will be provided. If anyone would like to bring a dish to pass (it does not have to be GFCF) you are more than welcome to do so.
This meeting is open to everyone. Childcare is limited, be sure to RSVP.
Cheers!!
For the first hour of the evening, we will be showing a movie called, Autistic Like-Graham's Story. Zach and Chrissy Halkola (two of our active parent leaders) are generously lending the video to the group for viewing.
The second hour of the night will be comprised of trying out the various sensory stations that Linda and myself will set up. The purpose of the sensory stations is to give people an idea of what individuals living on the spectrum cope with each day.
Gluten and casein free snacks will be provided. If anyone would like to bring a dish to pass (it does not have to be GFCF) you are more than welcome to do so.
This meeting is open to everyone. Childcare is limited, be sure to RSVP.
Cheers!!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
World Autism Awareness Day!
Whether you are a relative, friend, or someone who is living with autism, help show your support by wearing blue for the month of April. April 2nd, is World Autism Awareness Day and many businesses and individuals will be wearing blue and/or using blue lights to help shine light on autism.
Here are a few websites to check out:
marquetteasdsupport.blogspot.com
blog.autismspeaks.org
www.autismspeaks.org
www.autism-mi.org
Cheers!
Here are a few websites to check out:
marquetteasdsupport.blogspot.com
blog.autismspeaks.org
www.autismspeaks.org
www.autism-mi.org
Cheers!
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