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Unase con nosotros para conversar, socializar y aprender sobre el autismo.

Esta serie es por una hora de 6 - 7 p.m.

Social skills are very significant tools to success in the workplace and our community. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder many times struggle with engaging and maintaining conversation with peers and adults. iRISE2, Interest and Relationships Impacting Social Engagement and Employment, Mentoring Program provides high functioning individuals diagnosed with autism the opportunity to engage in a supportive one-to-one mentoring relationship. As a dedicated, professionally trained mentor, you will be able to provide guidance, support and friendship through social engagement and exploring employment interests with your protégé.

Mentor Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Open to maintaining a 1-year mentoring relationship
• Minimum of 4-6 hours a month based on your availability, all virtual
• Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance
• Successfully complete Volunteer Background Screening (paid for by iRISE2)

iRISE2 Mentoring Program

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn"-Benjamin Franklin

*Online instructions will be sent to online attendees for each date.

*Orientations are also available on request for individuals/groups/offices. Please contact Alexzandria May, [email protected] to schedule.

Mentor Today!!

 

Social opportunity for adults 18 and older with ASD

Contact: Jacqueline Wood at [email protected]

Raising Black African Children With Autism. A group specifically for parents and guardians of Black African American children with autism to support, encourage, and be a resource on issues related to autism and the Black American community.

RSVP:  Robin Jones
 [email protected]
 561-212-4930

Caregivers will learn effective strategies and techniques for facilitating calming routines, self-management, mindfulness and exercise activities for children with ASD. This training will be offered online via Zoom. An electronic Zoom meeting link will be shared with participants upon completion of Eventbrite registration. 

If you have questions or require additional information about the training, please contact the presenter:  Kelley Bastien, 561-235-8412 [email protected] 

Nutrition101: Shopping and creating a healthy meal at home

 

Tina McClary Pharm. D. She received her certificate of culinary from Escoffier School at the Culinary Arts. Tina will be discussing:

• New "MyPlate" guidelines
• Macro and micro nutrients

• Whole vs processed foods

• Demonstration on building a healthy snack!

Training scheduled to change due to low attendance

Caregivers and Adults with ASD welcome to join to talk about the topic of transition.


For more information contact Caitlin Fielding at [email protected]