AEFCT

Matthew Storey is hosting this Advanced Special Education Training Series Online!
Don't Miss This FREE Opportunity on May 4th, 2026 to become a better advocate for your child or in the community!

A fun day for all!! Thank you NFAR! 💙

See you there!

There's no better place to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month than at the Race for Autism. Everyone is welcome for a SUPER fun morning that highlights the unique talents and strengths of the San Diego autism community - all while making a big difference! Join us on April 11 in Balboa Park! RaceForAutism.org

Come see Allegra at the NFAR Parent Group!

💙 Join us for the next online NFAR Parent Group!
📅 Wed., July 16, 2025 ⏰ 6:30pm-7:30pm 🖥️ Location: Online/Zoom
📍 TOPIC: Talk Therapy as Support for Families Raising Autistic Kids
📣 GUEST SPEAKER: Allegra Jaros, M.A., License LMFT #134563, AEFCT Therapist

➡️HOW TO REGISTER: • Please RSVP by no later than 4pm on the day of the meeting using this link to Eventbrite (please select the correct date) for ZOOM session access. >>> https://loom.ly/uWdy01A
• On the day of the meeting, we will send those that have RSVP'd an email with a link to join the meeting on ZOOM. (Email sent by 10am for early RSVPs and another by 5pm.)
Questions-Please call us at 858-679-8800

Implications for screen time impacting mental health in teens. Food for thought!

Beyond Screen Time—Addictive Screen Use Patterns and Adolescent Mental Health Screen use, the time spent engaging with electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets, can become addictive when individuals experience difficulty stopping despite attempts to do so, as well as symptoms of withdrawal, tolerance, conflict, and relapse (Box).1 Adolescence is a vulnerable...

THIS.

This is worth the 10 minute read. "This research supports several previous studies that have shown a correlation between the amount of screen time among young children and the presence of developmental delays particularly in communication and problem-solving skills."

What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Children's Brains? Dr. Jennifer Cross, developmental and behavioral pediatrics expert, explains the harmful effects of too much screen time on early childhood development.

Holidays can be a stressful time for families! If you need someone to provide support, we got you! 💚

AEFCT now offers in person and virtual talk therapy services for parents, caregivers, and siblings of AEFCT clients or any family interested in obtaining more support for their family from a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience in the field of Autism treatment. Contact AEFCT for more information. 💚

What a GREAT way to think about this idea for not only parents but all of us that work with kiddies!