WHAT’S UP? Talk to the Experts
An Autism Spectrum Disorders Workshop for Parents

March 26, 2009
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Wilder Complex (former Wilder School)
3345 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis

The Lessons from the Field workshop series, sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Children’s Mental Health, expanded to include a workshop specifically for parents. The workshop included four individual mini-sessions that parents were able to choose from and rotate between during the course of the evening:

I. WHAT’S THIS? Autism Spectrum 101
II. WHAT’S NEXT? Accessing Services
III. WHAT WORKS? Interventions: Research to Practice
IV. WHAT’S AHEAD? Transitioning/Sharing Our Stories

Parents had the opportunity to hear brief presentations about different aspects of autism and then an opportunity to ask questions and talk informally with the experts. The evening event also provided a resource fair where attendees explored resources in the community as they talked with representatives from community organizations as well as other parents learning more about autism. This event was free and open to the public, and Somali and Spanish interpreters were available.

Questions? Call 612-626-9227.

WHAT’S UP? Talk to the Experts was developed thru a collaboration of: Center for Excellence in Children’s Mental Health, University of MN
Arc Greater Twin Cities
Autism Society of Minnesota
Fraser Child & Family Center
Minneapolis Public Schools
MPLN (MN Parent Leadership Network)
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness)
PAA (Parents United Against Autism)

English Flyer

Somali Flyer

Spanish Flyer