Parent Support Activities

The Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children’s Hospital is dedicated to supporting and providing community outreach programs to educate parents and professionals about autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
 

Autism Parent Support Group

Sponsored by the Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children's Hospital
Parents of children with autism face a unique set of challenges. The opportunity to connect with other families who have been through similar experiences can be a valuable form of support. Please join our monthly support group!
Topics for discussion will include: 

• Advocating for your child 
• Dealing with the impact on the entire family 
• Navigating school and learning issues 
• Investigating treatment options and resources

Please note that the support group is not intended to serve as therapy or other mental health services.
 
Location
Stanford Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Building
401 Quarry Rd.
Stanford, CA 94305
Room: Follow signs in lobby
Facilitated by Annie Darrow, Paula Gani, Corinne Callan
RSVP: Maura Chatwell, (650) 721-6327 or chatwell@stanford.edu 
 
2013 Meeting Schedule

• February 21
• March 14
• April 11
• May 9
• June 13

Collaborations with Schools

Center members have collaborated with local schools to provide autism spectrum disorders education through guest lectures and school visits.
 
 

Annual Autism Symposium

The Center’s annual autism symposium is a one-day conference that provides parents, teachers and care providers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) the latest findings on research and clinical care.
 
 

Bay Area Walk for Autism

The Center partners each year with Autism Speaks. We fundraise for the event and have a booth at the annual Bay Area Walk Now for Autism. The Center hosted the 2010 kickoff meeting prior to the event, and plans continued collaboration with Autism Speaks in the future.
 

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