Held each spring and fall, Community Autism Resources’ Grandparents’ Lunch offers grandparents the opportunity to hear professionals in the autism field share information on important topics. More importantly it offers them the chance to meet and chat with others who understand the unique joys and challenges that they as grandparents share.

Join us for a Special Presentation on ASD, Wandering & Safety presented by Jan Randall of Community Autism Resources.

We hope grandparents will join us for this important and timely workshop.

Statistics show that 49% of autistic individuals have wandered or bolted from a safe location (home, school, family members home) From June 1 – August 27^th 2024 wandering resulted in the drowning deaths of 27 children and 2 adults across the US with 2 of those deaths occurring in MA. During that same time there were 12 close calls with individuals being rescued from the water.

This workshop will cover: Why do children/adults wander/bolt, when & why it happens, home and personal safety items, as well as tools and skills that can reduce the risk of wandering. We’ll also discuss how to be prepared if a wandering emergency occurs!

EVERY Grandparent will receive a copy of our new Wandering Prevention Packet!

This is also your chance to say goodbye to Jan as this will be the final Grandparent’s Lunch that she will be hosting!

For Lunch

This will be a plated meal not a buffet. You will be asked to choose a salad and entrée when you register.

Tossed Garden Salad or Caesar Salad

Sirloin Steak Tips: Marinated and Broiled with Peppers & Onions

Grilled Chicken Breast with Cheddar Dijon Cream

All meals will be served with warm rolls and butter, as well as the Chef’s choice of starch, vegetable, dessert, lemonade and iced tea.

Deadline to register MIDNIGHT Wednesday May 7

>>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<<  

Schedule for the day

9:45 – 10:15 AM Check-in & talk with your seatmates

10:20 – 11:50 Presentation with Q&A

12 – 1 Buffet Luncheon, giveaways