Caregiver 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 about high-support needs and 'Profound Autism' support, communication supports, sensory processing and daily functioning skills, mental health and Autism, school advocacy and educational accommodations as well as looking at transition planning.

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

Thursdays 6:00 – 7:30 PM

(In-person recommended yet virtual attendance may be requested in advance-- Click the Zoom icon to join us virtually)

Workshop 1: July 9

 Workshop 2: July 16

 Workshop: July 23

 Workshop: July 30

 Workshop: August 6

 Workshop: August 13

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)

$125 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 Rural Behavioral Connections, 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: rural-bxconnextions.com

Registration

Pre-registration is required, due to limited space.

Interested in applying for a SCHOLARSHIP?

Please go to: https://www.lcautism.org/eventscholarship

For questions, please contact:

Lewis County Autism Coalition

(360) 644-LCAC (5222)