Neurodivergent Family Night
October 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
An event every month that begins at 5:00 pm on day Second of the month, repeating until December 11, 2023
Neurodivergent Family Night creates a chance for families with children and their parents, siblings or caretakers to enjoy The City together in an environment that is designed to be sensory-friendly. Socialize with other parents and meet our community partners, who specialize in supporting the neurodiverse community.
Specifically, for Families with children of all ages from the neurodiverse community and with other disabilities. Pretend City will be closed to the public.
Fee: FREE to behavioral therapists and neurodiverse children or with other disabilities and their immediate families
RSVP HERE Max: 250 guests* Only families that pre-registered will be allowed to enter the museum. Please have your ID ready to show at the front desk to confirm your registration. Thank you!
Parent Support Group 5:30 pm -6:30 pm:
In partnership with CHOC’s Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center, Elissa Green Kaustinen will be presenting from Families, Agencies and Schools Together (FAST) @ CHOC. The goal of the FAST Program is to create a community approach that brings together all facets of a child’s life – family, agencies, and schools. Without a collaborative approach between these systems, support can be fragmented and not translate to the real world once a child leaves school. In this presentation you will gain an understanding of what FAST is, the history and services, and a basic understanding of the special education process as your child moves from regional center support to school-based support. We will provide you with tools and resources to help you to navigate the education system.
Please email carly.snyder@pretendcity.org to reserve a spot!
About the play partner: Thompson Autism Center at CHOC: Join us for our parent support group from 5:30-6:30 pm in our community room! Elissa Green Kaustinen will speak on IEP’s and navigating school support.
