Presented by: Growing Together. Sibling Support Featuring: Don Meyer - Director, Sibling Support Project
Date/Time: May 26 2018, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Richmond, Pacific Autism Family NetworkAge: 6+
Cost: $50.00
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Don is an influential speaker, and author and is also the creator of innovative programs for families of people with special needs.
As the award-winning director of the Sibling Support Project, Don has extensive experience and a wealth of knowledge to share with families and has presented on issues facing families of people with special needs all over the world.
More general information on Don can be found here: https://goo.gl/3uopoY
Don's credentials can be found here: https://goo.gl/uoMq3u
If you are:
-An adult sibling with a brother or sister who has autism, or;
-A parent(s) of a child who is a sibling of a person with autism,
Then this event would be perfect for you!
The day will be broken down into:
1. Presentations;
2. A panel of siblings who have the opportunity to discuss their unique concerns;
3. A Q&A session.
Details:
8:30 - 9:00: Coffee
9:00 - 12:00: Unique Concerns, Unique Opportunities
12:00 - 1:00: Lunch (included)
1:00 - 2:30: A Sibling Panel
2:30—3:30: Resources & Questions
Cost: (includes lunch)
$50.00 Sibling or Parent
$75.00 One Parent and an Adult child
$25.00 Additional Adult Child (accompanied)
$100.00 Professionals
This presentation is geared towards adults, and will look at the needs of siblings of people with autism over their lifetime and how to navigate resources to best support their brother or sister with special needs.
Sibling relationships are often the longest lasting for an individual with autism and supports for siblings are critical; Don will focus on this element throughout his presentation.
We are very thrilled to welcome Don!
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