Foothill Autism Alliance brings you the GET SAFE program, which provides persons with developmental disabilities critical safety and preparedness education using realistic scenarios, interactive activities, simple and appropriate language and examples, repetition of key ideas, and humor. All program material is presented in a fun and engaging manner to help participants retain critical information that will allow them to safely respond to potentially dangerous situations based on their lifestyle, abilities and surroundings. Our experienced trainers encourage participants to engage in honest discussions. The six-part workshop series will cover topics that include basic sex education, self-advocacy, and safety concepts that lead to healthy relationships. The workshop series begins with a session for parents and caregivers. Each session will include ample time for questions and answers.
A Six-Series Virtual Workshop with Get Safe
Sessions will be conducted over Zoom
Session One - Overview for Parents and Caregivers
Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 2-3 p.m.
In this session, parents and caregivers will be introduced to the Get Safe facilitators and learn about their approach, which has been very successful. Recommendations will be made to help parents and caregivers understand how better to assist their son/daughter or client, and how they can help with enhancing the workshop learning experience.
Session Two - Overview of Basic Sex Education
Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 2-4 p.m.
Recognizing that participants have different levels of understanding when it comes to sex, the Get Safe staff will walk them through each step relating to the human reproductive system. They will begin by discussing puberty, hygiene and grooming. Then move on to the male and female reproductive systems, menstruation and fertilization, what they call the 4 P's of Healthy Sexual Expression, and contraceptives and how to obtain them.
Session Three - Self-Esteem and Self-Advocacy
Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 2-4 p.m.
When adults on the spectrum enter into romantic and sexual relationships, it’s very important that they believe in their own self-worth and how to speak-up for themselves. This session will focus on behaviors affecting self-esteem and how others view you, examples of passive/aggressive/assertive behaviors, important self-advocacy skills, rights and responsibilities you should know, recognizing harassment, manipulation, and bullying and how to appropriately respond, and medical advocacy and how to make an appointment.
Session Four - Dating, Relationships and Sex
Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 2-4 p.m.
Participants will learn how to recognize and pursue healthy/safe relationships, how to set boundaries and the importance of mutual consent, how relationships develop and the importance of building trust versus giving trust away, respectfully asking/declining a date, dating options, appropriate social-sexual behaviors related to dating, and a discussion of public behaviors and those that should remain private.
Session Five - How to Keep Yourself Safe
Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 2-4 p.m.
Facilitators will discuss the importance of being aware of one’s surroundings and what to look for, 3 natural weapons, using the buddy system and safety checking (including dating scenarios), tips on transportation safety, what is self-defense and what is fighting, emergencies, reporting crime and calling 911, and how to have safe interactions with law enforcement.
Session Six - More Ways to Keep Yourself Safe
Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 2-4 p.m.
Internet safety and using good judgment regarding sharing information online will be discussed, as well as basic Covid safety and dealing with stress and anxiety during the pandemic. Participants will learn tools for improving coping skills and finally, the benefits of civic engagement and how to make it a positive experience.
Cost is a Flat Fee of $365.00 for the workshop series.
The workshop series is vendored by Lanterman Regional Center. It may be available to clients of other Regional Centers as well. Inquire with your Service Coordinator at the Regional Center.
Vendor # PD3625
To Register: E-mail FAA at info@foothillautism.org or Call/Text 818.662.8847
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Regional centers must post information regarding how providers are doing with ensuring individuals served are part of their communities (Welfare and Institutions Code section 4519.2(b)). This information is to be updated at least every six months until DDS has determined that statewide compliance has been met.
El Internet está inundado de información y recursos sobre el Coronavirus (COVID-19) desde el nivel federal hasta el estatal y local. Comenzamos esta página para compartir algunos de los recursos e información que encontramos más útiles y accesibles, además de compartir información específica para Lanterman sobre cualquier efecto que esto tenga en nuestras operaciones, nuestros proveedores de servicios y la comunidad en general.
The Internet is awash in info and resources about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the federal to the state and local levels. We're starting this page to share some of the resources and info we found most helpful and accessible, plus to share information specific to Lanterman about any effects this is having on our operations, our service providers and community as a whole.
