Criterion Heritage Early Intervention PAC and Thom WRCP Present: The Authors of “Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid! A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children” and their The Movement of Imperfection. DATE: Tuesday, April 8th TIME: 6:00 to 7:30pm PLACE: Jericho Celebration Center 537 Northampton Street, Holyoke On a perfection-preoccupied planet, sisters Gina Gallagher and Patricia Konjoian, dare to openly speak about the frustrations, stigmas, joys and challenges they face as parents of children with disabilities (one with Asperger’s syndrome, the other with bipolar disorder). This refreshingly frank and enjoyable presentation, based on their book, “Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid, a survival guide for ordinary parents of special children” (Random House, August 2010), has participants laughing out loud and celebrating the joys, gifts, and milestones of all children, including special ones. Participants will learn – • How laughter can be a powerful coping technique. • How to deal with insensitive people. • How to help break stigma. • How to let go of the expectations for your children and love the reality. FREE TO EI parents and staff, limited to first 100// must register by March 22th Bring $$ to purchase books, bumper stickers, etc…. Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid Phone: 413-783-5500 ext 116 FAX: 413-782-7612 Send to: Karen Cassidy 1506A Allen Street Springfield MA 01118 Last Name: ____________________ First Name: ________________ MI: ____ Home Address: ______________City: ________________ State: _____Zip:_______ Home Phone: ______________________ Email: ____________________________ Name of EI : ____________________ Phone: _________________________ 4/8/14
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