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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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Upcoming Events

Mar 26
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

OCASG Teen Support Group with Dr. Alex Gantman

Mar 27
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

OCASG New Member Orientation

Mar 27
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

OCASG Virtual Support Group Meeting

Mar 30
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Self-Determination Program

Apr 13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Preparing for “The Talk”: Ways to Get Ready to Talk About Sexuality, Relationships, and Identity

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Spring 2023 Newsletter

Posted: March 8, 2023

Begin Now to Prepare for Easter and Passover If you are hosting family gatherings for the holiday, you can plan ahead to ensure all of your guests will feel welcome […]

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Webinar: Grandparents of Children on the Autism Spectrum

Posted: January 30, 2023

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 […]

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A Grandparent’s Guide to Autism

Posted: January 30, 2023

This Tool Kit is specially designed for grandparents of children who have been diagnosed with autism. This Tool Kit will help you to: Learn about autism and its impact on […]

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