Mississippi Autism Advisory Committee
The MAAC’s mission is “to study, make recommendations and develop a strategic plan on how best to educate and train students with ASD.
Events
10 events found.
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Getting and Keeping the First Job
Participants will learn the importance of disability self-awareness, how families can help youth with career planning, and strategies to navigate resumes, job interviews, and job accommodations. Particular attention is paid to the role of families in the career exploration and job hunting process.
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Bullying Prevention: How Parents and Families Can Help
Join the MSPTI to learn what you can do as we discuss ways other family members are helping to stop school bullying.
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Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
This group will focus on opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making groups, provide coaching guidance.
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Parent Peer Support Conversation for Anyone working with Parent Peer Supporters
This conversation is for anyone working with parents providing peer support to other parents in any system.
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Suicide Prevention & Postvention
This event aims to bring awareness to suicide and ways the community, professionals and stakeholders can help one.
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Wendy’s Children’s Golf Classic Sponsorship
Lake Caroline Golf ClubJoin Mississippi Families for Kids for a 4-man scramble, 18-hole golf tournament complete benefiting MFFK’s child permanency efforts.
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Drop In Family Support Time
This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations.
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Family Connections
Learn how you and your family can stay “present” during times of uncertainty and increasing stress with Dana Asby.
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Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.