Family Support Summit

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Lake of the Torches Conference Center

Lac du Flambeau, WI

Family Summit Flyer 

Program: We will offer multiple sessions for families and professionals with dinner and a presentation by our keynote speaker, Jules Edwards.  Activities for kids will be available 

Schedule:

  • 3:00-4:00 PM Session for Professionals with Jules Edwards
  • 5:00 PM: Dinner starts, and resources are available
  • 5:15-6:30 PM: Keynote Speaker Jules Edwards during dinner
  • 6:30-7:30 PM: Breakout Sessions
        • Self-Care for All, Sharon Ninedorf, Occupational Therapist
        • Jules Edwards 

RSVPs are appreciated


Keynote Speaker, Jules Edwards: Jules is an Anishinaabe writer, gardener, accountant, and disability justice advocate. She is a neurodivergent parent of neurodivergent children. Experiencing disability through multiple lenses has helped her to help others. She writes as “Autistic, Typing” on her website and social media. Her first book, I Will Die On This Hill: Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World, was co-written with Meghan Ashburn. Jules’ professional development includes a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) fellowship, Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) National Training Director Council fellowship, and Wilder Foundation Community Equity Program (CEP) fellowship.

photo of Jules Edwards

You can learn more about Jules from the podcasts below and on her website- autistictyping.com 

59. Culturally Responsive Therapy for Native Autistic Kids with Jules Edwards

 

Autistic Adults and Neurotypical Parents of Autistic Children: The Need to Work Together

 

Connect & Share- Marshfield

Monday, April 14, 2025

12:00 PM- 4:00 PM (drop in anytime)

Marshfield Library

Refreshments provided

Drop-in and connect with our Resource Guides for help as well as:

  • Learn about resources in your area and support available
  • Make a Care Notebook to organize your child’s medical and school information to help track information from multiple specialists and therapies
  • Share the assets and resources in your area
  • Connect with other families
  • Activities available for kids: coloring pages, fidget-making while parents chat

No need to RSVP, but if you need specific resources, contact us and we will bring them. 

Flyer

Contact us for more information or any access needs: 715-261-1906 or via email at crcnorth@co.marathon.wi.us

Upcoming Virtual Connect & Share opportunities

Spring Virtual Opportunities

Wednesday, April 23, 2025: Toilet Training

Monday, May 12, 2025: Medical Trauma

6- 7:30 PM (drop in when you can)

We get a lot of questions about these topics, so join us to discuss and share resources.

No RSVP needed.

Join Zoom Meeting with this link or use one tap mobile (copy and paste this in your phone): +13092053325,,85710145391#,,,,*446902#

If you have questions or want more information, contact Allison at 715-261-1933 or via email at Allison.lourash@marathoncounty.gov

Join our upcoming Parent Network Meetings

Join us at one of the following times to network with other parents/caregivers and to provide input for the Children’s Resource Center

  • Monday, March 24 @ 7 PM
  • Thursday, March 27 @ 12 noon

Give feedback on our programs and services and help us plan a Family Support Summit in the Mnocqua area for late April 

Join Zoom Meeting with this link or use one tap mobile (copy and paste this in your phone): +13092053325,,85710145391#,,,,*446902#

If you have questions or want more information, contact Allison at 715-261-1933 or via email at Allison.lourash@marathoncounty.gov