Thrive Parents "Surviving the Holidays" with OT Hina Mahmood

Are you a parent or caregiver of a neurodivergent child and feeling uncertain about the journey ahead? Looking for support and connections within your community? Join us at a monthly Thrive Parents meet-up!

This month we will be preparing ourselves for the month ahead. The holiday season can bring joy, but it can also disrupt routines and heighten stress. Occupational Therapist Hina Mahmood will join us to share practical tools and strategies for keeping everyone regulated and supported during the holiday break. With her guidance you’ll leave with concrete ideas, activities, and a sense of encouragement. Snacks, fidget and calming toys will be available throughout the evening to support your comfort. The session also includes time for connection, questions, and conversation with fellow parents. 

A dedicated time just for parents and caregivers – a quiet, kid-free space to share and connect. 

Special Guest this month

Hina Mahmood (she/her) is the Senior Occupational Therapist at the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. She is passionate about supporting individuals with diverse needs, bringing expertise in feeding, independence, and executive functioning. Hina also co-hosts The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast and speaks English, Urdu, and Punjabi. 

Facilitator

Joa Bettochi-Henrey, facilitator of the Thrive Parents group, combines lived experience with professional expertise to guide and support families. She is also a trained facilitator of the Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program and Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting.

More about the Thrive Parents Group

Parenting a child on the spectrum comes with unique joys and challenges, and connecting with others who truly understand can make all the difference. Thrive Parents is a monthly peer support group where you can share experiences and resources, and build meaningful connections in a safe and understanding space, regardless of whether or not you have recieved an formal diagnosis for your child.

Our group meets monthly throughout the year over light snacks and refreshments. Stimming toys and fidgets are provided for your comfort. Please see other upcoming Thrive meetings here.

PLEASE NOTE: This support group session is FREE, however, it not free for us to host. We kindly ask those who register for the Thrive Parents support group to consider this cost to our small non-profit, and commit to attending as though they have paid for it. Please contact us if you are no longer able to attend by sending an email to [email protected] or by cancelling your Eventbrite ticket.

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