Mind the Gap: Parent Education & Support Group announces new virtual registration and meetings
The free virtual support group offers guidance and support for families with a child on a waitlist for autism services.
Thursday, January 16, 2025

The Mind the Gap: Parent Education & Support Group has announced a new round of upcoming monthly meetings to offer guidance and support to families with a child on a waitlist for autism evaluations or services and/or those who are concerned their child is showing symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.
Meetings are held virtually on the first Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. EST. Registration is free, but required.
If you have any questions, please email Amy Burt at alburt@hsc.wvu.edu.
Upcoming meetings and topics:
February 5, 2025
Participants will:
- Engage with a mother with lived experience and autism.
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Discuss tips and tricks for navigating the system of care and processes.
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Understand different supports available in the community.
March 5, 2025
Participants will:
- Understand strategies to improve skills at home.
- Discuss activities, toys, games and books that support different developmental activities.
- Understand key milestones for development.
April 2, 2025
Participants will:
- Understand neurodiversity and concepts related to the neurodiverse community.
- Discuss advocacy strategies to support neurodiversity.
- Learn the value of neurodiverse societal views.
May 7, 2025
Participants will:
- Recognize the need for safety strategies for their child with autism.
- Understand strategies for safety for children with autism.
- Discuss safety needs specific to children with autism.
June 4, 2025
Participants will:
- Discuss unique situations when parenting a teen with autism.
- Learn strategies to support their teen with autism.
- Discuss the transition from pediatric care to adult care.