January 15th and 16th, 2011
Whispering Pines Conference Center, West Greenwich, RI

Presented in conjunction with Dr. Barry Prizant, Ph.D, CCC-SLP a comunications disorder specialist at Childhood Commication Services. Barry has presented many workshops and informal discussion groups for parents of children with disabilities. The staff of Community Autism Resources will join Barry in planning and facilitating the retreat

This Winter Retreat will be held at the lovely Whispering Pines Center! Designed to provide a relaxing and supportive environment for parents or caregivers to reflect on, explore, and share the rewards and challenges of raising a child with ASD. There will be opportunities for relaxation, discussion, networking, making new friends and learning from other parents, in a beautiful country setting with terrific food.

Although there will be opportunities to learn, the format is that of a retreat, different from a conference. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual.
The retreat is scheduled from Saturday AM, to Sunday after lunch. Participants must commit to the full time of the retreat (attendance for one day is not permitted), but how you choose to use the time is very flexible.

A nominal fee is requested for the weekend. Funds raised from the annual ASD symposium subsidize the retreat, so scholarships are available if finances are a factor.

If you are interested in receiving more information, or participating in the retreat, please call Community Autism Resources at (508) 379-0371 ext. 16.