Families Together, Inc.
Beyond the Diagnosis
Autism Across the Life Span
 
Johnson County Community College (JCCC) and KU's Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training (K-CART) are proud to present "Beyond the Diagnosis: Autism Across the Life Span."

This two-day conference - October 23-24, 2015, at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS. is designed for professionals and families touched by autism. Several dozen sessions and workshops will be presented during the conference to address the needs of families, rehabilitation professionals, service providers and educators.

Friday, October 23
Check-in 8-9 a.m.
Conference 9 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Saturday, October 24
Check-in 8-9 a.m.
Conference 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

 
NAMI Kansas is looking for Family-  to-Family teachers! The  Family-to-Family Education Program is a free, 12-week course for family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses. The course is taught by trained family members. All instruction and course materials are free to class participants. Over 300,000 family members have graduated from this national program.. Link
10 Common Myths About Your Child's Rights

When it comes to your child's legal rights, knowledge really is power. But there are a lot of misconceptions about the rights of kids with learning and attention issues. Learn the truth behind these 10 common myths.

Was I wrong to drug my son?



After a contradictory ADHD diagnosis - and drugs with scary side effects - he discovered a simple treatment that works.
 
Late one night I woke up to the sound of someone rummaging in the kitchen. The noise seemed to go on and on, and then something clattered to the floor. I jumped out of bed and made my way to the dark kitchen. There was my oldest son, standing bent over the stark light of the refrigerator, a partially eaten apple in one hand and bowl of cold pasta in the other. He looked skinny and feral and there was a smear of florescent green - pesto, probably - on the front of his shirt.  Continue reading 
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Upcoming Events

Part I: October 17, 2015
Part II:October 30, 2015
 
November 5, 2015
Wichita
 
November 19, 2015
Shawnee Mission

Family Enrichment Weekend
February 26-27, 2016
Lawrence
 

Serving Kansas families and their sons and daughters for more than 30 years. 

 

Families Together, Inc. is the statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. Our program's mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their children.
Families Together, Inc. | 785 233-4777 | [email protected] | http://www.familiestogetherinc.org
5611 SW Barrington Court South
Suite 120
Topeka, KS 66614

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