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Parent Café
for families of children with autism spectrum disorders
Parent Cafés are opportunities for parents and other caregivers to come together in a casual setting to talk about matters related to living with and raising a child on the autism spectrum. Learn what works from other families, share your best strategies and explore new ideas with our experienced parent facilitators. Relax and talk with people who "get it" while knowing that your child is safe and happy in our free child care program. Expect to leave with your own action plan to use at home.
Upcoming parent cafés:
Table Talks: Parent Café for
Central Illinois Families
Living with an individual with autism can prove to be challenging. At this Table Talk we will discuss Summer Recreation, Bullying, Peer Awareness, and Summer School vs. ESY. Parents of children with ASD will gather to network, share ideas, and develop strategies in each of these areas.
When: Postponed - TBA
Where:The Baby Folds Training Center
612 Oglesby Avenue
Normal, IL
Child care will be provided with prior RSVP.
Autism Place, 706 East Ogelsby Ave, Suite 303
Contact Jacquie at 309.824.4555 by April 6th.
Tables will be facilitated by IATTAP Team Members:
Stacey Bock, Nikki Michalak, Shana Brownlee, & Jacquie Mace
RSVP: 309.824.4555.
See attached flier.
School Success: A Parent Café for roundtable group discussion
for parents who have children with ASD, learning differences, or any special needs.
Come meet other parents and share your experiences and
thoughts on school success for your child. We will be
focusing on: organization, discipline, summer activities, and
accessing resources.
When: Saturday, May 5, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where:Arcola Jr. High Library
351 W. Washington St.
Arcola, IL 61910
Please RSVP by May 3, 2012
To register or for questions, contact Nancy Branson at nbranson@arcolaschools.com or 217-268-4961.
See attached flier.
Dealing with Difficult Times: Parent Café for Manteno Kankakee area Illinois Families
Come meet other parents and share your experiences and thoughts on how to plan for dealing with difficult times in your families’ life
such as vacation, summer’s unstructured times, emergencies or simply change.
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Manteno High School Commons Area.
443 N. Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
To register or for questions, contact Carla Oldham at autismteam@aol.com or call 630-991-1156 or Joan Nelson at jnelson@manteno5.org or 815-928-7005.
See attached flier.
Behavioral Strategies For Home & Community Part II: A Parent Café for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Come listen to a short presentation by our Parent & Educational Facilitators, and add your insights to the discussion to produce a broad collection of ideas and resources, and learn from each other. Our small group format ensures that everyone has the opportunity to contribute.
When: Saturday, May 24th, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m..
Where: Washington School
2710 Golf Rd.
Glenview, IL
RSVP before April 24th. FREE Youth program, RSVP Requested.
To register or for questions, contact Dee Ann at gkleckner@emsd63.org or call 847-965-4780.
See attached flier.
Sensory Regulation: Parent Cafe for West Suburbs Illinois families
Come meet other parents and share your experiences and thoughts on creative sensory regulation strategies for the home.
When: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Haley's Playground, Inc.
1 North Lincolnway
North Aurora, IL
To register or for questions, contact Carla Oldham at autismteam@aol.com or call 630-991-1156.
See attached flier.
Parents and caregivers: Contact Carla Oldham autismteam@aol.com for more information Community organizations: Learn how you can host an IATTAP Parent Café for families in your community by contacting Carla Oldham autismteam@aol.com
 IATTAP Parent Cafés are
modeled on
the World Café
principles and process
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