Community Autism Resources’ Presents our  Fall Gathering for Grandparent’s Luncheon

You are invited to join us to hear our Speaker for the morning Sara Rodrigues, MSW, LICSW* as she speaks on the topic about the impact of anxiety on individuals with Autism.

As always there will be time for Q&A

After Sara speaks we will have a wonderful Northern Italian Luncheon!!

This event is for Grandparents of individuals with ASD only! You or your grandchild must live within the Community Autism Resources service region to attend at no cost.  If outside our region there is a cost to attend of $28 pp
Join other grandparents to chat and network and to hear Sara

Schedule

9:30 – 10:00 AM check in & chat with your seatmates

10:00 – 11:45 panel presentation with Q&A

12:00 – 1:00 Buffet Luncheon, giveaways and meet and chat with our speaker!

Luncheon Menu: The Northern Italian Buffet includes: Salad, Garlic Bread, Baked Ziti, Chicken Marsala. Desert includes Tiramisu Parfaits and Cannolis. Soda and bottled water will also be served.

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Deadline to register is Midnight Tuesday WEDNESDAY October 26^th at NOON

Register here

Questions contact Jan Randall janrandall@community-autism-resources.com  508-379-0371 ext 16

Sara Rodrigues (she, her, hers) is the Executive Director of Balanced Learning Center in Fall River, MA. She has 20 years of experience working with children and families in outpatient clinics, private schools, community mental health, home-based treatment programs and residential facilities. Sara specializes in working with individuals facing anxiety and depression but also in children presenting with developmental issues.  Sara is often described as dedicated to her clients, creative in her treatment approaches and sensitive to the unique needs of each family.

 ** From the Autism Research Institute: “Anxiety disorders are among the common comorbidities of autism spectrum disorder. The reason for this overlap is still under investigation. However, several treatments for anxiety may deliver positive results for people with both anxiety and autism spectrum disorder. 

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorder in the United States, affecting about 18% of the general population. Research has shown that the incidence of anxiety in people with autism may be significantly higher than in the general population. One systematic review of the published research on anxiety and autism found that almost 40% of children with autism and 50% of adults with autism experience some sort of anxiety disorder (Van Steensel, 2011). Adolescents and school-age children with autism have the highest prevalence of clinical (40%) and subclinical anxiety (26%) compared to other age groups with autism.”

 We are grateful to announce that this event is sponsored in part by: Norton Police Association, and ABA Helps!