NFAR PARENT'S GROUP
The group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, with a combination of Zoom and in-person meetings. It's an opportunity to learn from guest speakers, share resources, and enjoy connecting with other parents raising a child on the autism spectrum or related special needs. All parents welcome!
NFAR Office
9825 Businesspark Ave.
San Diego, CA 92131
Dinner: Pizza, Salad.
Dinner is provided
January Topic: "Things I Wish I'd Known Sooner! Tips for Parents."
We'll discuss:
- The Importance of Self-Care + Wellness for an Autism Family:
- Teamwork: How to create collaborative teams at home and at school
- IEP (Individualized Education Plans): Preparing for an IEP meeting. Learn how to advocate without ever hiring an advocate or lawyer!
Guest Speaker: Monique Haithcock, Parent Mentor and Parent Outreach Coordinator for NFAR Parent Groups
Monique is an Autism mom, Advocate, SPED parent liaison at PUSD, Certified Integrative Wellness + Life Coach for the Autism community, and Mentor + Parent Outreach Coordinator for our NFAR 2023 Parent Programs. After 14 years of supporting the IT industry, she shifted careers to fulfill her passion of becoming a guide for newly diagnosed families. Through her own struggles, she realized what strategies work and it is her mission to share the success stories with other families hoping to make their journey that much easier. When she's not coaching, mentoring or running the company of her dreams, she enjoys technology, live DJ spin + charity rides, fundraising for NFAR and local charities, hosting mindtravel walks, piano, staying active, tennis, golf, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.
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