Parent Group: Scheduled Topics and Guest Speakers

Parent Group Schedule

• September 23rd: Introductions and The Many Faces of Autism; Dr. Shelly Harker, Licensed Psychologist

• September 30th: The Emotional Roller Coaster and Stress Management for Parents and Families; Dr. Shelly Harker, Licensed Psychologist

• October 7th: Life After Diagnosis: Navigating Your Way Through the Maze; Debbie Dobbs, M.S., Educational Child Advocate and Health Care Consultant

• October 14th: Choosing the Right Therapist and A review of Basic Behavioral Interventions for Problematic Behavior; Dr. Shelly Harker, Licensed Psychologist

• October 21st: Parents Rights Under IDEA Workshop; Allison Vrolijk, Esq., Attorney at Law

• October 28th: Georgia Medicaid Basics, NOW and COMP Waivers, Advocating for Your Child in the Health Care System; Parent to Parent of Georgia

• November 4th: Occuptational Therapy, Speech/Language Therapy: What are these services and how can they benefit your child?; Marie McKenzie, M.S., OTR/L of Pediatric Therapy Services; Kerry-Lea Krog, M.Ed., CCC-SLP of Chatterbox, Inc.

• November 11th: Support Groups, Scholarships, Fundraising, Waiver Solutions and Q/A; "Calgon Girls" J-Jaye Hurley, Beth Sherwood, Donna Whaley, and Heather Alberti

• November 18th: Closing and Follow Up; Dr. Shelly Harker, Licensed Psychologist

Parent Group

"The Autism Puzzle: Helping Families Connect the Pieces"

The office of Turning Point Behavioral Psychology has teamed up with Parent to Parent of Georgia, child and education advocates and several local service providers to host a parent group for families of children newly diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum or Pervasive Developmental Disorder.

Who is the group for?

This group is for families of children who have been recently diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Pervasive Developmental Disorder and are seeking advice, services and support through networks and providers in the Roswell Community

What is the purpose of this group?

1) Provide families with insight on how to effectively navigate the Georgia healthcare system

2) Inform families of their rights under the IDEA

3) Provide tips on organization and record keeping for IEP's

4) Educate families about local resources, including support groups and therapy providers

5) Equip families with tools to help manage their child's behavior as well as their own stress

When and where will the groups be held?

The groups will be held September 23rd through November 18th and will begin at 6:00 P.M., Thursday evenings, at the office of Turning Point Behavioral Psychology, located in the Oak Brook Complex off Alpharetta Highway and Elkins Road

1003 Bombay Lane
Roswell, Georgia 30076


Additional Details:

All guest speakers are volunteers and participation is FREE for all families

Childcare will not be provided

Please note that SPACE IS LIMITED and registration is required



Please direct questions to Dr. Shelly Harker

Phone: 770-854-0872

Email: drharker@turningpointpsychology.com

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