Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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Join our Part 2 virtual webinar for a comprehensive review and guidance on gathering the necessary paperwork for the Katie Beckett Waiver application processEvent Timing: September 13th 8pm estEvent Address: via Google MeetAny Questions Contact us at info@shineautism.org
This open group meets one Sunday a month and is for parents, family members, and friends of Autistic individuals. Guest speakers are hosted every other month. Advanced registration is required.
This workshop will address the consideration and purpose of supported decision-making and guardianship, with a focus on the details of the legal procedures. The workshop will include a discussion about what changes for the parents and their child regarding legal rights and authority when the child reaches age 18, and what parents should consider about providing support for their son or daughter into adulthood. Presented by Joseph P. Kukla, esq., Thiel, Anderson, Kukla, and Gunderson, LLP. Attendance at both workshops in the series is encouraged.
This workshop will educate parents of children with disabilities (age birth to three years) on Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP). Participants will learn skills to help them effectively communicate with other members of the IFSP team and advocate for the needs of their child to be reflected adequately in the plan.
This final workshop in the series will review the ten parts of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and dive into understanding its goals, services, and accommodations. It will also include a brief overview the Prior Written Notice (PWN). Attending each workshop in the series is recommended.
This “closed” support group is for parents who have an Autistic adult child 30+ years of age. Other adult family caregivers may also register for this group. “Closed” support groups are ideal for parents and other adult family caregivers who want to go beyond sharing their stories with newcomers each time at open support group meetings.
AANE support groups provide an opportunity for parents and family caregivers to voice their concerns and frustrations and celebrate hard-won and unexpected victories. Although each group will focus on different themes and questions, here are some of the most common ones:
Now that your child is an adult, how do you support and/or parent without power?
How do you keep the lines of communication open?
How can you help the Autistic adult find and sustain employment and live independently?
How do you motivate them to expand their social network?
What types of services have other families used and what were the results?
How have other members tapped into health, income, housing, and other benefits?
Plan on joining us for one or all of the upcoming Family Matters PTIC Dispute Resolution Series webinars via Zoom! We are excited to welcome amazing guest speakers from Equip for Equality, Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, and the Illinois State Board of Education, who, in partnership with our Educational Support Coaches, will be exploring conflict resolution options in the Special Education process. Learn more about working in partnership with your IEP team, writing state complaints, understanding the importance of Procedural Safeguards, and effectively utilizing Due Process and Mediation. Register for each session individually. Please each out with questions to Abbi Mars, Educational Support Coach, at amars@fmptic.org.
Session Three - September 20, 2024, 4:00 p.m. ET
An Overview of State Sponsored Mediation and Facilitated IEP Meetings with Emily Postelmans from ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education)
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Healthy relationship boundaries are an important skill for us all. We are seeing more and more examples of those who have crossed lines in our culture. Even though people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are sexual beings, just like everyone, they also need the information and skills to navigate these waters and learn what’s okay and not okay in various settings.
This FREE 60-minute workshop will explore tips and tools for addressing sexuality one-on-one with the individuals you work with. We will explore why this topic can be difficult to approach and useful tools that will help you become more comfortable and confident communicating about this sensitive topic.
Fathers’ Group is a place where fathers can share their experiences, support one another, and build their toolbox to parent more confidently. We will be having a good conversation over Zoom.
Parenting can be demanding, frustrating, and at times stressful long after the child is grown. Autistic children can often have unique challenges. Parent Support Groups provide feedback, support, and perspective from peers on a variety of common issues. Groups are meant strictly for parents and do not include the Autistic child. Advanced registration is required.
The thought of their child “aging out” of school services is the “elephant in the room” that worries many parents of children with disabilities. As the saying goes, “the only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.” Sara will share strategies to take “little bites” over many years to enable your student to be prepared for that day when the educational chapter of your child’s life is completed. Join us with Sara Barron, Co-Founder of Ventures ATL.
This closed group is designed for parents and family members of Autistic high school girls. This group is limited to 15 participants for caregivers to connect with one another and share information. Advanced registration is required.
Dates
September 26
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21
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