There are significant barriers caregivers of Autistic individuals often face when trying to access information, training, and support to help them navigate supporting their Autistic child(ren). These barriers are heightened for individuals with marginalized identities including race, gender, and being low income. The Autism Society of Greater New Orleans is launching a 6 session seminar series both in-person and virtually specifically aimed to reduce these barriers and provide free, accurate, and actionable information to caregivers of Autistic individuals. Space is limited, and free childcare will be provided during the seminars for those who need it. Caregivers should expect to attend all 6 sessions, light refreshments will be provided, and time for caregivers to network with each other will also be available. The location has free off-street parking, and also easy Public transportation access with a bus stop right on the street corner!
Where:
The REACH Center
2022 St. Bernard Ave, Building C, 3rd floor Co-working Space
New Orleans, LA 70116
OR Virtually via Zoom
When:
1:00-3:00 PM on the following dates:
- Saturday, October 5th- Autism 101: A Neurodiversity Affirming Perspective
- Saturday, October 12th- Navigating Supports and Services
- Saturday, October 26th- Understanding and Supporting Sensory Needs
- Saturday, November 2nd- Parent Challenges and Parenting Strategies
- Saturday, November 9th- Supporting Skill Development
- Saturday, December 7th- Building Inclusive Communities
Full session descriptions are available in the registration form linked below. We would like to thank our partners for supporting this event including:
- The Hussman Foundation
- The REACH Center
- Friends of the New Orleans Public Library
- Special Needs & Parent Support Services of Louisiana
- Everything Autism with Stacy Badon
- Fish in a Tree: Neurodiversity Community Center
- Moving Challenges for Students with Disabilities
Please share this event with anyone who may benefit! If you would like to print copies of the flyer, you can download it to print here: Parent Training and Support Flyer