Impact of Autism: Taking Care of the Caregiver

Raising a child can be stressful, and autism may increase it to higher levels. Although some stress can be a good thing, too much can have a negative impact on your child’s ability to learn and your ability to parent well. In this workshop, we will examine stressors and ways to lessen their effects. Nancy Nestor, Autism Resource Specialist, is the presenter for this webinar.

Workshop objectives:

• Identify stress and its causes in your life
• Learn ways to combat stress with specific techniques
• Identify times during the day to practice techniques
• Observe and practices relaxation steps
• Find ways to get help