AUTISM SUPPORT SEMINAR FOR PARENTS OFFERS COPING STRATEGIES AND GUIDANCE

October 03, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Lifestyle News
Your Autism Coach (YAC) will conduct an interactive parent seminar about autism in New York City on October 20. How to Successfully Live Your Life While Raising A Special Needs Child is designed to give parents coping strategies and proven techniques to maintain a healthy, emotional outlook. A diagnosis of autism is heartbreaking for parents, who have to struggle to find appropriate educational programs and therapeutic services, and also deal with the personal and family consequences of having an autistic child.

Seminar topics include: 1) a child’s diagnosis and its lasting effects on your life and family 2) finding a balance between home and work and 3) taking care of your special needs child. Participants can also network with other parents and share their experiences. Educators, therapists and other members of the “special needs” professional community are welcome to attend.

The seminar will be held on Saturday, October 20 at TRS Inc. Professional Suite, 44 E. 32nd Street, in Manhattan. The time is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The conference fee of $20 includes registration, participant materials and parent networking forum. To register for the event, parents can call (866) 372-9421 or visit www.yourautismcoach.com.

YAC provides a comprehensive program of personalized guidance and support for parents and caregivers of autistic and special needs children. The company is committed to providing superior coaching services that address the issues and concerns of parents of autistic and special needs children.

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