Melissa and Andy will be speaking at the Parent’s Place along with Dr. Temple Grandin. Melissa & Andy will share personal stories about life with three children on the autism spectrum. Topics include what to do after the autism diagnosis, knowing your end game with autism and the importance of keeping your relationship strong.
Hosted By Parent’s Place
DATE: Friday, November 21, 2014
TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION: San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center – Conference Room
75 Rancho Camino Drive
Pomona, CA 91766
COST: FREE for parents/caregivers and young adults with special needs that are regional center or Parents’ Place clients. $35 for agency or community representatives.
The schedule of events are as follows:
- 9:00 – 10:30 AM Dr. Temple Grandin
- There will be a brief intermission
- 11:00 – 12:00 PM Employment First
- 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch.
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM Workability and Transition services
- 2:00-2:30 PM Andrew & Melissa Areffi – Raising three kids on the spectrum – a Parent’s Prospective.
Andrew and Melissa Martinez are the parents of three children with autism, long time advocates for autism parents and the authors of the book, “Navigating Autism – The Essential Guide For Parents By Parents.”