Parent Empowerment Series (1x/Week April 22nd - May 27th 6-7:30PM)

Parent Empowerment Series

Supporting Autistic Children & Behavioral Regulation Needs

Parenting a child with significant emotional or behavioral challenges can feel overwhelming at times. This six-session Parent Empowerment Series is designed to provide caregivers with practical tools, new perspectives, and a supportive space to learn alongside other parents navigating similar experiences.

Participants will learn how to reframe behavior as communication, develop strategies for managing parental triggers and burnout, create effective home safety and crisis plans, and gain a better understanding of how to advocate for their child in school settings, including the basics of IEP advocacy.

Throughout the series, parents will also develop practical take-home tools such as emotion coaching scripts, visual schedule templates, and personalized family regulation plans that can be used immediately at home.

Equally important, the series creates space for parent connection and peer support, recognizing that families benefit not only from professional guidance but also from sharing experiences with others who understand the journey.

Workshop Schedule

Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30 PM

(In-person recommended yet virtual attendance may be requested in advance)

Workshop 1: April 22

Workshop 2: April 29

Workshop: May 6

Workshop: May 13

Workshop: May 20

Workshop: May 27

Location

Spectrum & Development Community Center

375 Linhart Ave NE, Suite B (Look for the door with the big tree sticker on it)

Napavine, WA 98565

Phone: (360) 644-LCAC (5222)

Cost (Use Code 20LCAC20 for a $20 discount valid only until April 7th)

$100 for the full six-week series (This includes up to 2 parents/caregivers per family)

Scholarships are available for families who need financial assistance. Please contact the Executive Director, Michelle Whitlow, at executivedirector@lcautism.org to learn more.

To support meaningful discussion and individualized learning, participation is limited to 12 parents or caregivers.

About the Facilitator

Facilitated by Aliza R. Quinlan, MS, MPhil, LABA, PhD Candidate and CEO of Ruby Behavior Consulting, this workshop series integrates evidence-based behavioral principles with nervous system awareness and relationship-based strategies. The sessions focus on helping families better understand behavior, build resilience, and strengthen connection within the family.

Aliza works with families and professionals to better understand behavior through compassionate, evidence-based approaches that integrate behavioral science, nervous system awareness, and relational repair.

Learn more about Ruby Behavior Consulting: www.rubybx-consulting.com facebook.com/ruby.bxconsulting

Registration

Pre-registration is required, due to limited space.

For questions, please contact:

Lewis County Autism Coalition

(360) 644-LCAC (5222)