I•A•T•T•A•P
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. Check back here after each café to download a summary of the topic and ideas discussed!

Recent and upcoming parent cafés:

December 6, 2008
North Shore/Chicago Parent Café
Hosted by the North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook IL
Topic: Building a Strong Holiday Plan (download cafe notes)

February 7, 2009
South/West Suburban Chicago Parent Café
Hosted by SASED, Highland Hills Facility, Lombard IL
Topic: Preparing for IEP Season
RSVP by Feb 1 to autismteam@aol.com

TBA
North Shore/Chicago Parent Café
Hosted by Center for Enriched Living, Riverwoods IL
Topic: Preparing for IEP Season
RSVP by _______ to autismteam@aol.com

Parents and caregivers: contact autismteam@aol.com or kristinnelson@yahoo.com for more information
Community organizations: Learn how you can host an IATTAP Parent Café for families in your community by contacting autismteam@aol.com or kristinnelson@yahoo.com

IATTAP Parent Cafés are
modeled on the World Café
principles and process