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3201 Single Parenting Plus


Saturday, July 12, 2008: 3:00 PM-4:15 PM
Sun Ballroom C (Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center)
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The journey of single parenting can be overwhelming and exhausting. Parents of children on the spectrum experience this ten fold. This session will share real life experiences and strategies that have led to a successful single parenting of a family consisting of an 18 year old neurotypical girl and a 9 year old ASD boy. Single parenting can be fun and rewarding - come learn how! to be added

Learning Objectives:

  • How to successfully single parent a child on the spectrum
  • How to balance the needs of you, your child(ren) and family
  • Organizational strategies to make life easier
  • Why it is important to have a life outside of your child
  • Managing through challenges with custody

Content Area: Family and Sibling Support

Presenters:

Cynthia Moore, Mother, Advocate, Friend
CEO of Single Parenting Plus

I'm a single parent of 2, 10 yrs. apart with separate fathers in different states. In addition to being an advocate, I am also a VP at a major financial firm overseeing staff in 2 countries, 4 sites and 3 time zones.

Brittany Richardson, Sibiling, of, an, ASD, child
Sister

I've just graduated from High School. I'm the sister of Bo who is a 9 yr on the spectrum.