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03/16/2015 12:00 AMOSYFS offers a monthly support group for Parents/Grandparents of Children with Asperger's Syndrome. Each month a specific topic is scheduled. Topic-specific handouts with insights from experts are available at every meeting
An Individual with Asperger Syndrome
* Misses/Misreads Social Cues
* Hobbies and Interests Border on Obsessions
* May Have Emotional “Meltdowns”
* Speech Patterns May Be Odd
* Verbal Processing Can be a Little “Different”
* May Be Physically Awkward
* Has Average to Superior Level of Intelligence
These differences can multiply stress on every aspect of a parent's life.
March 18: PPTs & IEPs:
Communicating your AS Child’s Needs to School Personnel
April 15: But What About the Neurotypical Sibling(s)?
May 20: Accommodating Our AS Child’s Hobbies & Obsessions
Meetings are held at Old Saybrook Youth and Family Services, 322 Main Street, Old Saybrook (adjacent to the O.S. Fire Station). Two meeting times accommodate work and childcare schedules: 12:30 – 2 p.m. and 5:30 – 7 p.m.
The group is free and is facilitated by Joanne Deal, M.A., Professional Counseling. For more information or to register, call OSYFS at 860-395-3190