As Minnesota's longest-running, largest provider of autism services, Fraser is proud to provide information to local and national media covering autism. Over the past several months Fraser has partnered with WCCO television staffing three call-in phone banks. Fraser autism experts have answered questions like "I think my grandchild may have autism, what should I do?" Increased media coverage of autism will help raise awareness of our country's fastest growing developmental disability. View WCCO's series on autism. Learn more about autism.

 

Gain new ideas to address specific concerns for your child and receive feedback on leveraging your family relationships to promote your child's development. This intensive, four-part workshop, presented by PACE Place in partnership with Fraser, is designed to teach families new methods to increase effective parenting of children with autism. In addition to three days of interactive lecture and hands-on learning, each family also receives a private, five hour consultation with autism experts.  

 

Dates: November 8, 9 and 15, 2008
Presented by: Eric Hamblen and Steve Ryan of PACE Place
Location: Fraser Child & Family Center, Minneapolis
Space is limited to only a few families, so sign up now!

This program helps to improve social interaction and behavior functioning for the child and family. Skills training is provided in individual, family and group settings to promote daily-living skills, increase the child's functioning at home and in the community, and to strengthen interpersonal and family relationships. Goals may include gaining independence in getting dressed, eating and toileting skills; improving conflict resolution, play and recreational skills; increased safety awareness and anger management; and improving sibling and family interactions. For more information, read our fact sheet or contact Fraser intake at 612-331-9413.

This book defines sensory integration, explains how sensory experiences can be a challenge for some children, and reviews the importance of providing children with a variety of sensory experiences. View and order through our secure site ($15.00).

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