Title: Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through a Parent’s Cancer
Date: Oct 12, 2023
Time: 10am PST/12CST/1EST
Speaker: Erin Thomson, LCSW and Senior Clinical Social Worker at University of Wisconsin - Madison, Waisman Center University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

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Description: Parenting a neurodivergent child requires some advanced parenting skills.  Adding your own (or your partner's) cancer diagnosis to the mix can be tricky for even the most seasoned of parents.   This is an opportunity to talk about strategies for talking with your autistic and/or neurodivergent child about your cancer diagnosis and treatment. We'll share some ideas and tools for starting the conversation and supporting you and your child as it evolves over time.  There will be plenty of time to talk through your questions and stumbling blocks, as well as any successes you've had along the way.

Bio: Erin Thomson, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker who has served children and families for over 20 years.  Erin currently works for the Waisman Center, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, where she is a social worker in the Autism & Developmental Disabilities Clinic and Autism Treatment Program.  She is committed to supporting families in understanding their child's diagnosis and meeting the needs of the entire family.  Outside of work, Erin is a mom to two kiddos aged 6 and 4 who love to explore the many playgrounds in the Madison area.