Autism Parent Support Group

March 9, 2010

**Please note we will be teaming with OASIS, so will be meeting at Weaver Lake Elementary

** We will also have child care available this month, so please email me by Friday if you could benefit from this opportunity.

Location this Month

Weaver Lake Elementary

15900 Weaver Lake Road
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Time

Tuesday 7-9 p.m.

Guiding Toward Growth

This workshop presents the principles that guide parents, and caregivers toward creating successful programming for children and young adults with autism spectrum disabilities (could also be useful for children with ADHD). Participants will learn: The Band of Regulation – the state of focus and calm needed for academic and social learning; The Ten Hurdles – the internal and external conditions that get in the way of maintaining a state in which learning can occur; Methods to assess the impact of each Hurdle; Innovative interventions that are being used in schools and in community based groups. John Merges is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice assisting individual with ASD and their families. He also consults and does training in many area schools.

Save the dates for future meetings:  April 12^th- & May 11th

Questions: Shannon Ross (763-315-7664) rosss@district279.org