Workshops & Speakers

Purpose of Our Programs

The purpose of our workshops and speakers it to provide regular opportunities for parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, medical professionals, educators, and members of the community to hear directly from experts in the field of autism therapies, autism issues, and autism research.

Parent to Parent Workshop Series

Parent to Parent is a unique workshop series in which trained parent coaches offer their experiences and education to support families who are raising a child with an ASD. Parents have the opportunity to engage together to learn about strategies, support and resources available to them and their children.

Week 1: Understanding ASD
Week 2: Communication
Week 3: Visual Supports
Week 4: Visual Supports in Practice
Week 5: Positive Advocacy

Parent to Parent is offered twice a year at the Autism Delaware offices. Parent to Parent is also offered within several school districts in Delaware. Registration is required. There is a $25 fee for the 5-week session to cover materials and refreshments.

Speaker Series

Autism Delaware’s Speaker Series is a free, monthly lecture provided by experts in the field of autism and/or other fields related to autism or disabilities services and supports. Topics for Speaker Series include: feeding, toileting, anxiety & depression, guardianship, financial issues, services & support, education issues, and many others. Speaker Series lectures are offered in-person, via videoconference or on Facebook live.

Purpose of the Camp

The Autism Delaware Summer Beach Camp is designed to provide a traditional summer day camp experience with necessary supports from staff who understand the special needs of youth with ASD. The Camp is held at Children’s Beach House in Lewes Delaware for 4 days in August. Our goal is to help each child have a fun and successful summer camp experience building new peer relationships, exploring new activities, and making gains in independence. Camp also provides the opportunity for respite for families!

The camp program is highly structured and filled with new adventures within a repeating schedule. Activities include kayaking, sailing, swimming at the beach, low ropes course, arts and crafts, swimming in the pool, and more! Throughout each activity, emphasis is put on communication, social skills, and building self-esteem. We use a “Challenge by Choice” approach throughout camp activities, meaning that we encourage campers to try new things, but never force them into an activity. Emotional and physical safety are always our priority.
Program staff will include teachers, paraprofessionals and therapists with autism training and experience, Autism Delaware staff, and Children’s Beach House Camp Counselors, allowing for a low staff to camper ratio.