Breakout Session

Parenting In Perspective: Self-Care for Parents/Caregiver

11-11:50 a.m. BEST 120

Presented by: Mary Anne Hammond, Community Education Coordinator-Autism, Children's Mercy Hospital

Parenting can be rewarding and demanding at the same time. Parenting a child-adult with special needs at times may feel superhuman. This session will give some of the science behind why self-care for the caregiver is critical for sustaining the responsibility. Together, we will learn how others accomplish this, as well as specifics on what makes it easier for others to help.