Spectrum hosts monthly parent meetings the first Thursday of each month (September – May) featuring guest speakers who share their knowledge and expertise regarding a variety of topics related to the Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In addition to the meeting topics listed below, break-out sessions might also be offered for our Autistic Adults Group, Parents of Teens and Adults Support Group, Dad's Group, and Parents of Preschoolers
Adelante Autismo in Spanish via ZOOM twice a month. Email Mariana to be added to the list 3ortiz16@gmail.com
Meeting Schedule
NO MEETINGS IN JUNE, JULY OR AUGUST
February 2, 2023
March 2, 2023
No April meeting
May 4, 2023
September 7, 2023
October 5, 2023
November 2, 2023
December 7, 2023
SPECTRUM SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DULUTH
2908 Duluth Hwy 120
Duluth, GA 30096
Feb. 2, 2023
Topics:
Navigating Applied Behavior Analysis, presented by Lizzy Landers, M.S., BCBA, Executive Director, and Sara Beth Tung, M.A.,BCBA, Associate Clinical Director, Autism Learning Partners
Thank you to Autism Learning Partners for sponsoring this meeting!
Additional topic:
How to tell your child they are on the autism spectrum and teaching them self-advocacy skills, presented by Russell Lloyd, Self-Advocate for autism
March 3, 2023
Topics:
Social Skills opportunities in the community and why social skills are so important for individuals with autism. An overview of Spectrum's social skills programs will be shared, presented by Mary O'Connell and Adrian Wilkins, Social Skills Today
Title: I DECIDE! Supported Decision Making and the Journey to Adulthood
Presenter: Dana Lloyd Director of Community Outreach and Engagement at GAO
Angad Sahgal: Supported Decision-Making Youth Ambassador
April - no meeting due to spring break
May 4, 2023
Topic:
Panel: Sharing the journey to bring hope! Life of a parent with a child on the spectrum: Challenges and Possibilities. Presented as a panel discussion of parents
No meetings June-August
A reminder that we do not hold monthly meetings during the summer months of June, July and August.
Monthly Meeting Schedule & Location
Meetings (Sept-May) will be held from 6:30 - 8:00 on the first Thursday of the month.
First Baptist Church of Duluth
2908 Duluth Highway 120
Duluth, GA 30096