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Social Networking for Individuals, Families and Friends of Autism
Friday, July 9, 2010
Landmark Circle (Hyatt Regency Dallas)
The Nashua Autism Network (NAN) is an on-line, interactive, 24/7 Nashua, New Hampshire region resource for improved communications, and information sharing, amongst those with autism and their families. NAN provides up to date information on local and national autism news, services, and supports with assistance from the Gateways Community Services Autism Center.
I) What is NAN?
A – Social networking
B – Importance of a secured location
II) Connecting individuals with autism
A – Establishing a social network online
B – Making new friends
C – Ability to start off in a secured location and progress to personal interaction
III) Connecting families in close proximity for supports
A – Transportation
B – Day care/respite/friendships
IV) Keeping informed on current research, articles, grants and social opportunities
A – Current groups available
B – New research information
C – Current trends in autism
D – Grant opportunities available to individuals with autism
E – Social opportunities for individuals and their families
V) Current legislation around autism in New Hampshire and the United States
A – New Hampshire legislation that is important to people with autism
B – National news relevant to autism
Patricia A. Worsley, MSMHC
Mental Health & Autism Service Coordinator
Gateways Community Services
Patricia works for Gateways Community Services, working with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness as well as autism and making sure they have appropriate services. She has her Master's in science from Southern New Hampshire University and is completing her Ph.D. in Counseling Studies.
Michelle Abbott
Autism Center Coordinator
Gateways Community Services
Michelle is the new Gateways Community Services Autism Center Coordinator. She is responsible for monitoring the social network and working with families as questions come up around their diagnosis. Michelle is the mother of girls with autism.