Information and Support
AutismUp was built on the premise that parents need support. Access to other parents and the sharing of information is critical to our mission. Parent and Caregiver Training Workshops are offered regularly, and topics vary each month. These services are offered free of charge with your BASIC AutismUp membership.
Currently scheduled Parent and Caregiver Training Sessions, Workshops, Support Groups and Speakers, can be seen under the Classes and Workshops section of website, accessible here:
Parent/Caregiver Meetups (support group)
Grandparent Meetups (support group)
Online Workshops for Parents and Caregivers
Parent Effectiveness Program (PEP)
NextUp Parent Workshops
NextUp Virtual Speaker Series
Individual Education Consults
Address your concerns and problem-solve, one-on-one, with a professional autism consultation. We'll help coach you to help prioritize and develop a plan of action, utilizing proven strategies from 20+ years of experience supporting parents and families, and as parents of children with autism ourselves. Questions? Email Kelly Conlon, Manager of Support Services, here.
Cost: $50/hour REGISTER HERE
We'll contact you to schedule a mutually agreeable date, time and location!
More Formal Training
Are you looking to order or recommend formal autism training to a family as part of a court case, Child Protective Services case, or similar?
We may be able to accommodate needs for formal, scheduled training. Fees may apply. See popular topics below. Contact Kelly at (585) 248-9011 x124 or kconlon@autismup.org to discuss.
Popular Topics for Parents and Caregivers include:
Autism 101: For Newly Diagnosed Families
Building Your Child's Circles of Support
How to Read and Understand Your Child's IEP
The Incredible Five Point Scale
Making Connections
Making the Most of Your Child's IEP Goals
Preparing Your Child for Transition
Puberty and Hygiene for Individuals with ASD
Speaker Series: Subject Matter Expert Presentations and Q & A
Parent Effectiveness Program* (PEP)
*Training for families is offered at no cost as part of a Basic Membership, with some exceptions.
