Last fall, NFAR awarded a Community Project Grant to several SDSU Masters in Autism Education students to conduct a Parent Training series for families of transitioning students in the Grossmont Union High School District.

The 7-week program included special guest speakers, materials, and notes by topic. Topics included: Transition Planning and the Law; Post Secondary Education and Supports; Funding Options for Transition and Services; Employment; Conservatorship and Special Needs Trusts; Supported Living; Parent Support Groups; and Recreational/ Leisure Activities.

All of the families who participated in the series walked away feeling more empowered with the knowledge they gained through the workshops and we were honored when some attendees shared their thoughts with us:

“I gained a better understanding of what is to come with transition. I am no longer fearful of the processes or his future. Thank you.”

“The information presented was very helpful, but more importantly for me was the connection I feel to other parents in the similar situation.”

“This was great. I highly recommend it be something offered in the future to parents.”

Ben & Jerry's in Seaport Village has once again teamed up with NFAR to help make a difference for children with autism in San Diego, one cone at a time.

Stop by the Seaport Village store between 10am and 9pm on Tuesday, April 12 to get your free scoop.

Start saving your pennies now! Your spare change will help us make a big change, right here in San Diego because all the day's donations will benefit NFAR.

Come grab a free cone before heading to the Padres game celebrating NFAR and Autism Awareness Month!

Stepping behind the counter this year are SPECIAL CELEBRITY GUEST SCOOPERS:

11am - 11:30am: Jennifer White and Mike O'Brian from SOPHIE 103.7 in the morning

11am - noon: Kimberly King from CBS 8

11:30am - noon: Padres new 2nd baseman Orlando Hudson

2pm - 4pm: San Diego Lifeguard Chief Rick Wurts

4pm - 6pm: San Diego Fire Chief Javier Mainar

7pm - 8pm: Fox 5's Perette Godwin