Autism doesn't just affect one person - it affects a family. This notion is what prompted grandparent Kathy Bosco to create SARRC's Grandparents Group, a group dedicated to providing support and education to grandparents of children with autism.
The Grandparents Group meets once a month from October to May. These meetings are lively, warm events, marked with insightful facilitated discussion of current concerns related to autism, as well as the sharing of personal family struggles and triumphs. Guest speakers and professional presentations keep grandparents up to date on the latest in autism research, resources, and therapeutic programs. However, it seems that there is even more to learn from other grandparents in attendance - tips, strategies, and trial-tested information from people who have been there and back again.
In addition to providing the support, information, and good fellowship above, the SARRC Grandparents Group offers volunteer training classes. These classes prepare grandparents who are interested in giving back to join the
Grandparent Volunteer Team, SARRC's core volunteer resource. As members of the Grandparent Volunteer Team, grandparents support SARRC and families affected by autism by working in our playrooms, classrooms, and education and outreach programs, as well as providing SARRC with valuable administrative and clerical support.Why join the Grandparents Group?
- Learn about the latest research related to autism spectrum disorders
- Grow and share with other grandparents
- Provide educated support to your children as they grow as parents of children with autism
- Gain a greater understanding of how your grandchild views the world
- Give back to those who need it through compassionate volunteerism
Want to learn more?
Call SARRC at (602) 340-8717, and identify yourself as a grandparent. We will be happy to send you a packet of information about SARRC, and a brochure about getting involved in the Grandparents Group.
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