Autism: Resources & Support for Families in Georgia

<p>Claire Dees is the Executive Director and Cofounder of Spectrum Autism Support Group started in Gwinnett County, Georgia in 1998 by two moms and over 100 people who attended the first meeting.  Spectrum is in its 25th year, and it is more than just a support group.  It also provides camps, respite, social skills groups, family events, community education, and training.  Spectrum currently serves over 1800 individuals with autism of all ages and abilities and their families. Spectrum just purchased a building in downtown Duluth, Georgia that will become the home of the Spectrum Autism Support Center where they will continue to fill in the gaps in support and services with existing and new programs.</p> <p><br></p> <p>On this episode of <strong>Smart Parents Successful Students</strong>, you will hear:</p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li>Why it’s important for kids with autism to have good social skills </li> <li>What is the lifelong learning issue for people with autism</li> <li>Strategies to empower kids to help them advocate for themselves throughout life</li> <li>The advantages of participating in the arts for developing communication skills</li> <li>Should parents tell their child if they’ve been diagnosed with autism</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>You can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at <a href="mailto:info@dynamislearningacademy.com">info@dynamislearningacademy.com</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s needs including advocacy resources and/or obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above. </p> <p> </p> <p>Claire encourages others to find a support group to connect with, face-to-face or virtual.  Reach out to her to provide support and resources at <a href="mailto:claire@atl-spectrum.com">claire@atl-spectrum.com</a>.  Go to <a href="https://www.atl-spectrum.com/">https://www.atl-spectrum.com </a>to learn more about Spectrum’s me