DO YOU HAVE A GRANDCHILD WITH AUTISM?
A grandparent faces double sorrow- for their child and their grandchild -when they hear this diagnosis. As grandparents we want to do all that we can to support our family.
We invite all grandparents to join our Grandparents Support Group.
Our goals are to:
- include grandparents in a circle of help and hope, through providing a real understanding of autism through education.
- provide grandparents with the tools and knowledge that will empower their entire families as they navigate the world of autism.
During the past 3 years grandparents who have attended our meetings have had the opportunity to:
- hear experts speak about the different aspects of autism
- discuss the joys and concerns we have about our grandchildren
- learn that we have a lot in common with other grandparents
- benefit from discussing ways of helping our children and grandchildren.
Date:
2nd Wednesday of each month from January to November, except July and August.
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 PM
Location:
Autism Ontario - London Office
Salvation Army building
1340 Dundas Street East
London ON N5W 3B6
Corner of Dundas and Highbury
Original Building - lower level
*Please use the Back Entrance and follow the signs to the basement meeting room*
Meeting Schedule for 2012
January 11th, 2012
Krista Wild, a mom comes to share her stories of living with a son with autism. This amazing young boy can relate his experiences of how autism affects his life.
March 14th, 2012
Ida Marissen, Behavioural Therapist with CPRI, discussing the Siblings Workshops at CPRI.
April 11th, 2012
Cathy Bishop, Psychometrist (someone who completes psychological assessments to determine learning abilities), Family and Community Services, Thames Valley Children's Centre, who will speak to us about the ABA and IBI services and also her work in the field of autism.
Further Information:
Please feel free to contact one of the following group members with questions or suggestions for meetings that would of interest to you: