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Webinar: Grandparents of Children on the Autism Spectrum

Their Own Role, Their Own Challenges

In this recorded webinar, Connie Anderson, Ph.D., explores what we know about the experiences of grandparents of children with ASD and their importance in the lives of these families.

Who is Connie Anderson?

Connie Anderson, Ph.D., is the Director of Towson University’s Post Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) program in Autism Studies. At TU, she prepares educators, mental health professionals, occupational therapists, child life specialists, and advocates with in-depth knowledge about autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She also conducts research on outcomes of young adult with ASD with a focus on their experiences with postsecondary education, employment and adult services. Before coming to TU, she worked on the Interactive Autism Network (IAN) project at Kennedy Krieger Institute. While there, she launched the largest ever survey of grandparents of children on the autism spectrum, publishing several articles on the topic. Dr. Anderson holds a doctoral degree in Sociology and Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of Southern California.

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Gift Giving Tips and Gift Suggestions

Posted: December 2, 2024

Pre-Holiday Suggestions Inform family members, in advance, about how they can minimize anxiety or behavioral incidents. Enlist other children to be inclusive in pre-planned activities with your grandchild. Prepare your […]

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Helpful Holiday Suggestions

Posted: November 28, 2024

Think Ahead and Establish New Traditions Plan how you can meet your family’s needs and set realistic expectations. Forgive yourself if the holiday is not “perfect,” and traditional. Modify celebrations […]

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Holiday Tips

Posted: November 27, 2024

The holiday season is a joyful time of the year, but it also can be stressful for kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Here are a […]

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