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5928 Grandparenting Autism - A Daily Celebration?
Thursday, July 26, 2012: 1:15 PM-2:45 PM
Pacific Salon 2 (Town and Country Resort and Convention Center)
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This program is a facilitated discussion forum targeted at grandparents, but also useful for parents, caregivers, patients, etc. It will provide an opportunity for sharing thoughts, emotions, and ideas for coping skills. Hopefully through sharing we will see the need to rejoice on a daily basis in the triumphs big and small these children bring to our lives. It includes handouts for possible discussion topics and a short video presentation. Come prepared to share in the discussion.
Learning Objectives:
- To provide a forum for discussion of all aspects of daily living with someone on the autism spectrum. Topics include sharing emotions, trials and ideas that have helped with coping skills.
- Facilitate a discussion to find some way on a daily basis to celebrate and rejoice in the achievements and successes of our grandchildren, children, family members, and patients.
Content Area: Life with Autism
Presenters:
Joy Rick, B.S., M.A., SPHR, CCP
Retired
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Joy worked for AT&T from 1967 until 2005. From 2001-2005, she was Corporate Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Directors. She is a published author and speaker. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Center for Autism. Her granddaughter is on the spectrum.
Jennifer J. Knauer, SCRP
Retired
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Jennifer worked in healthcare and human resources at AT&T for 19 years. In her role as Associate Director of Relocation, she was a frequent speaker and planner for the national Employee Relocation Council conventions. Her seven-year-old grandson has autism and Jennifer actively participates in his development.
