Circle of Parents – Support for Families
Circle of Parents support groups provide friendly, supportive environments led by parents and other caregivers. It is a place where anyone in a parenting role can openly discuss the successes and challenges of raising children with special health care needs and/or disabilities. It is a place to share support.
Currently, there is a weekly virtual Circle of Parents group and two monthly in-person meetings available: a Wheeling group in collaboration with the Augusta Levy Learning Center, and an Eastern Panhandle group that has rotating locations.
You can find more details and registration info HERE.
Mind the Gap: Parent Education and Support
First Wednesday of each month
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
2nd floor conference room
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Zoom option available
Are you on a wait list for autism evaluations or services and need some guidance and support? Do you have concerns about your child showing signs of autism spectrum disorder and want to learn more?
The Mind the Gap: Parent Education and Support Group is here for you! Mind the Gap is free to attend, but registration is required. Please click HERE to register (virtual option also available).
If you have any questions, please email Amy Burt (alburt@hsc.wvu.edu) or Heather Merritt (heather.merritt@hsc.wvu.edu)
2024 Meeting Topics & Objectives
Autism Society of America Shares Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Resource
The Autism Society of America has released an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) resource. This resource provides unbiased information that families and caregivers can trust, to better understand their options when making decisions about whether ABA is right for them. The Autism Society spent over 18 months working with a diverse group of Autistic individuals, family members and caregivers, and professionals. This group carefully studied ABA from different perspectives to develop this valuable resource.
You can find more details HERE.