Workshops & Speakers
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.
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.
Application Process
Visit our events calendar for dates and times and link to registration. For more information about Parent to Parent, contact Annalisa Ekbladh at Annalisa.ekbladh@delautism.org or 302-224-6020.
Registration for Speaker Series
Visit our events calendar for upcoming Speaker Series events.
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.
Visit our events calendar for a complete list of upcoming opportunities
Workshops & Speakers
Autism Delaware provides 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.
Social Skills Activities
Building social skills is an important part of the continuing development of both children and adults with autism. Autism Delaware provides a number of social and recreational opportunities, which is a great way to engage in social skill building, throughout the year.
Recreational Opportunities
Each year we hold, literally, hundreds of opportunities for family recreation, from sensory friendly movies, to bowling, roller skating, art classes, and beyond.
Coffee & Conversation
Parent coffee hours offer the opportunity to get together in a safe, comfortable atmosphere to talk about issues of concern, vent frustrations & learn about important topics.
The United Way of Delaware Designation Number 9234. Southeastern PA Designation Number 12598. Autism Delaware is a Non-Profit 501(c) (3) Organization. Autism Delaware™, POW&R™, Productive Opportunities for Work & Recreation™, and the puzzle-piece logo are trademarks or service marks of Autism Delaware Inc.