Autism Training for Parents, Providers, Family Members & Friends

Sooner SUCCESS and the Oklahoma Autism Network invite you to attend a FREE training entitled, "Creating Community Supports Today to Enhance Tomorrow for a Child with Autism".

When: Tuesday, September 23rd
Where: Chisholm Trail Technology Center
(Located on Hwy 33 between Kingfisher and Watonga, OK)

Times:
Registration: 8:30-9 (pre-registration is recommended)
Workshop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Description:
This training provides a step by step process that families, friends, and service providers can use to help build community supports for an individual with autism. Obstacles such as challenging behavior and societal barriers will be addressed to give families a process that is both realistic and successful.

Presentors:
Tara WArwick, MS, OTR/L
Rene' Daman, MS, PT, PCS, Director of Oklahoma Autism Network

Lunch will be available on site from 11:30 to 12:30 provided by The Health Ocupations Students of America. The menu will include: Indian tacos, dessert, & a drink for $6.00. Exact cash amount is requested by the students.

SEATING IS LIMITED. Register today by contacting Lisa Simmons at 603-1580 or by email at lrsimmons@gmail.com

What autism does to a Mother

Redbook magazine recently published the 2nd in a series of articles that are doing on the personal side of autism and how it impacts families. In part one, you can meet the Kalkowski family and walk with them through the diagnosis process at:

Click here to read part 1

In part 2......
Nicole Kalkowski knows that beyond the stress, fear, and family turmoil that come with learning that your child has this devastating disorder, there is also a devastating aloneness. In the second installment of Living With Autism, we follow this mother of three as she struggles to save her son and finds help — for her children and for herself — in unexpected places.

Click here to read part 2