AUTISM MOM'S GROUP
June Meeting

June 19, 2019

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
**NEW LOCATION**Filippi's Pizza Grotto
5353 Kearny Villa Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
Directions

Dinner: Pizza, Salad.
Dinner is provided

These meetings are for Moms to come together in a fun and relaxed setting. The group will meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month for dinner and guest speakers. It's an opportunity to share resources, experiences and enjoy being with other moms of individuals with autism.

June Topic: Helping Others Understand What it is Like to Have Autism

 Cheyenne is determined to share her firsthand experiences and opinions in an effort to give insight into daily challenges and common experiences people with autism may experience.  She speaks about her strengths and challenges, as well as strategies that have helped her overcome obstacles in her life. 

 For parents of recently diagnosed or young children with autism, Cheyenne’s message is full of hope.  For family members, and caregivers, Cheyenne’s insights will change the way you think of your relationships with people with autism.  Cheyenne strongly promotes a culture of neurodiversity and invites us to see the world from her own uniquely amazing perspective.

Guest Speaker: Cheyenne Cyr

Cheyenne Cyr is a 20 year old college student, from Vista California.  She currently attends Vista Adult Transition Center, takes journalism courses at Palomar Community College, works part time, and enjoys a wide variety of hobbies and interests.  As a young adult on the autism spectrum, Cheyenne is dedicated to helping people understand more about this condition and being an autism advocate. 

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AUTISM MOM'S GROUP
May Meeting

May 15, 2019

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
**NEW LOCATION**Filippi's Pizza Grotto
5353 Kearny Villa Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
Directions

Dinner: Pizza, Salad.
Dinner is provided

These meetings are for Moms to come together in a fun and relaxed setting. The group will meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month for dinner and guest speakers. It's an opportunity to share resources, experiences and enjoy being with other moms of individuals with autism.

May Topic: "Medicines and Autism, What We Know"

What do we know about medicines for treating symptoms associated with autism, for attention, anxiety and depression, etc. Come find out!

Guest Speaker: Joshua D Feder, MD, Child and Family Psychiatry   joshuafedermd.com

Dr. Joshua Feder is a child and family psychiatrist in Solana Beach, California, an Associate Clinical Professor at University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, and an Adjunct Professor at Fielding Graduate University.  He is a Father of a young man on the autism spectrum.

Dr. Feder develops programs, conducts research and works with clinicians, caregivers and children to promote regulation, social communication, and learning. Dr. Feder advocates nationally and internationally on issues related to Evidence Based Practices, and he serves as Medical Director at SymPlay, developing interactive technology and distance learning systems to support relationship-based interventions.  Many of his lectures can be found online at circlestretch.com.

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NFAR MEN'S GROUP
May Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2019

NFAR MEN'S GROUP

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
**Filippi's Pizza Grotto
5353 Kearny Villa Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
Directions

Dinner: Pizza, Salad.
Dinner is provided

The Men’s Group is for dads, step dads, and granddads helping to raise a child with autism. We offer dinner, guest speakers and a chance to network with other men in a relaxed setting.

May Topic: " Improving Social Skills Through Improv "

Did you know that your child can strengthen their social skills while having fun? Come learn how Improv is helping to do this for those with autism, and related disabilities.

Guest Speaker: Richie Ploesch, Program Director, Connections, Unscripted Learning

Richie Ploesch, M.A., BCBA has been working in the field of special education for over 10 years. His specialty is educating students and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He earned his teaching credential in 2006, a Master’s Degree in 2008, and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2009.

Since then, he has not only taught special education classes but also has taught as an adjunct professor, consulted with family members internationally, and provided in home behavioral therapy to improve social skills and increase independence.

Richie Ploesch is Director of Partnerships at Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) and the Program Director for Connections at Unscripted Learning.  Last year, he was recognized by the Daily Transcript as one of their Top Forty Under Forty

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