The Bucks County Autism Support Coalition, as part of our mission to maximize the personal development of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders through awareness and advocacy, education and training, is hosting a series of Parent Forum's in 2012. Meetings will be held at the Doylestown Health and Wellness Center – 847 Easton Road, Warrington - between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 PM in the Doylestown Room on the lower level of the building. The Forums will be held on the following dates in 2012:
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The group is open to all, including parents, grandparents and guardians or children and teens and adults on the autism spectrum in Bucks County and surrounding areas. Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders often feel socially isolated and have difficulty finding information and support. With that in mind, the goals of the BCASC PARENT FORUM would be:
1. To provide parents of children on the autism spectrum an opportunity to meet, socialize and make new friends
2. To share information with each other on such topics as behavior concerns, meeting medical needs, different therapies, diet, sensory processing needs, education, etc.
3. To be a source of support, understanding and hope to parents as they care for their ASD children
4. To keep parents informed of BCASC activities, such as volunteer opportunities, family fun nights, membership meetings, fundraisers and the annual conference
The group will be an open forum, with no pre-planned agenda. Discussion will revolve around areas of concern or interest to the parents in attendance.
For additional information or to participate, please e-mail parentforum@bcasc.org.