• Caregiver Training and Support Seminar Series

    Register below to join ASGNO for this impactful program funded by the Hussman Foundation. This is a hybrid event. Participants can attend in-person or online via zoom. Sign up via this form regardless of how you plan to attend.

  • There are significant barriers caregivers of Autistic individuals face when trying to access information, training, and support to help them navigate supporting their Autistic child(ren).  These barriers are heightened for individuals with marginalized identities including race, gender, and being low income. The Autism Society of Greater New Orleans is launching a 6 session seminar series specifically aimed to reduce these barriers and provide free, accurate, and actionable information to caregivers of Autistic individuals.  Space is limited, and free childcare will be provided during the seminars for those who need it.  Caregivers should expect to attend all 6 sessions, light refreshments will be provided, and time for caregivers to network with eachother will also be available. The location has free off-street parking, and also easy Public transportation access with a bus stop right on the street corner!

     

    Where:

    The REACH Center
    2022 St. Bernard Ave, Building C, 3rd floor Coworking Space
    New Orleans, LA 70116

    OR

    Online via Zoom

    When:

    1:00-3:00 PM on the following dates: 

    • Saturday, October 5th
    • Saturday, October 12th
    • Saturday, October 26th
    • Saturday, November 2nd
    • Saturday, November 9th
    • Saturday, December 7th

    Session topics:

    Saturday, October 5th-Session 1:

    Autism 101-a Neurodiversity Affirming Perspective:  This training will provide information about what Autism is and how it impacts an individual's life.  Caregivers will come away with greater understanding of how their Autistic loved one experiences the world. 

    Saturday, October 12th-Session 2:

    Navigating Services and Supports:  This session will include information about the available Developmental Disability services in the region, how to connect with and navigate them, and what to do if families have difficulty qualifying for or accessing them. Additionally, information on how to select high-quality and safe interventions and providers based on the Autism Society Guiding Principles for Selecting Interventions and ABA resource guide will be included.

    Saturday, October 26th-Session 3:

    Understanding and Supporting Sensory Needs: This session will provide information about sensory processing, and how to support sensory needs at home and in the community. Practical examples will be provided, and caregivers will be empowered to understand how sensory needs affect behavior. 

    Saturday, November 2nd-Session 4:

    Parent Challenges and Parenting Strategies:  This session will include a discussion of the unique challenges for caregivers as well as information on solving day-to-day problems, limit setting and behavior management, and addressing problem behaviors from a neuroscience lens. 

    Saturday, November 9th-Session 5:

    Supporting Skill Development: This session will start with a deep discussion on the importance of presuming competence in all areas and will cover topics such as how to support regulation and coping skills, communication supports, navigating social environments, and the importance of self-directed, authentic play.

    Saturday, December 7th-Session 6:

    Building inclusive communities: This session will focus on steps attendees can take to improve the accessibility, inclusion, and supportiveness of the environments they interact with (family, school, church, workplace, etc) and how we can work together to build a world that will welcome and celebrate Autistic individuals.  Caregivers will come away empowered with practical information on how to build a community of support around themselves and their family. 

  • Please read the following information about the free childcare option:

    Our organization is providing childcare during this event free of charge. Childcare spots are available on a first-come first-served basis to registrants of this event. Once the childcare spots are exhausted, caregivers will need to provide their own childcare.  If you do not NEED childcare during the event, please leave the spots available for those who do. 

    ASGNO will provide crafts and other activities, and volunteers will supervise the children.  If any child who attends needs assistance with toileting or diaper changes, the caregivers will need to assist with those activities during the event. Children are welcome to bring along their own items to play with or that bring them comfort.  ASGNO is not responsible for loss or damage to personal items. 

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