A free parent workshop entitled “Understanding Autism” will be presented on Tuesday, March 4 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Rochester City School District’s Parent Center, 30 Hart Street, Room 126. The workshop is presented by the District’s Department of Parent & Community Involvement.

To register or for more information, call 262-8000 ext. 1190. Childcare is available with advance notice.

      The workshop will focus on ways adults can support their children’s academic success and their transition to life after high school. Discussed will be the use of “social stories,” visual schedules, picture cues, and other strategies for supporting children in pre-K though grade 12.

The workshop will benefit all caregivers of children at all points on the autism disorder spectrum including autism, pervasive developmental disorder, and Asperger’s Syndrome.


About the Department of Parent & Community Involvement
 
The Rochester City School District’s Department of Parent & Community Involvement offers free workshops throughout the year to help parents support their children’s education. Workshops can also be customized for particular parent groups and presented at locations throughout the city. For more information, visit www.rcsdk12.org/parents or call 262-8000 ext. 1190.