In response to an increase in requests from a wide variety of stakeholders throughout the community, BNI has developed a parent support group to support parents of children with autism and intellectual disabilities in our region. Research tells us that parent support groups help parents:
- develop healthy parenting skills
- experience a sense of empowerment and feelings of belonging
- foster coping skills early on for optimal results
- Learn how social factors impact behavior
- When to seek help for their child
The group will help parents access critical information on early intervention services, Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS), and other resources that their children may need.
The support group will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Barber National Institute main campus beginning on December 12. Please call 814-823-5366 to RSVP! RSVP is Required.
The support group is funded by a grant through the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation.
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As we make final preparations for the 21st Annual Ladies Only Luncheon on November 18, I will not be blogging next week. I’ll be back the week of Thanksgiving!
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