The Parenting Series

PRESENTED BY

The Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin

Parent workshops are held monthly during the school year.  

2008-09 schedule 

(subject to change) 

We are  proud to present a  series of free workshops for parents on Saturday mornings once a month during the school year.  The Parenting Series sessions are  intended to be of general information for parents of young children who have been  diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder - Autism, PDD-nos, or Asperger Syndrome.  Teachers, extended family, and interested community members are welcome.

September 13, 2008  Advocating effectively for your child at school; Panel presentation.  Panelists will include Rosalie Tocco, parent; Jenny Stonemeier, WI FACETS, and Mary Graczyk-McMullen, Autism Consultant

October 11, 2008  Understanding Behavior (part 1) Glenis Benson, Ph.D. Psychologist and Autism Consultant. Topic:  Functional Behavior Assessments

November 8, 2008 Understanding Behavior (part 2) Glenis Benson, Ph.D.  Psychologist and Autism Consultant. Topic: Behavior Plans

December 13, 2008 How to be a Good Friend - Bullying Prevention. Chelsea Budde and Denise Schamen

January 10, 2009  Balancing Family and sibling needs.  Emily Iland

February 14, 2009 Planning Vacations, travelling with autism. Parent panel

March 14, 2009 Autism Safety training for Caregivers. Chris Lacey, found of Autism Alliance for Local Emergency Responder Training

April 4, 2009   Autism and the Single Parent - single parenting and co-parenting a child with autism.  Julie Boehme and Amy Masek

May 16, 2009 Talking to your Child about his Disability. Marla Davishoff, LCSW.

Workshops will be held at  Nicolet High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd. Glendale, WI 53217 in the  D-Wing Library (south end of building) from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  

The workshops are FREE but we do request that you register.  Sorry, we do not have childcare at this location.