23/03/2026
F R E E Retreat for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Autism, Sunday 17th May, 2pm-4pm
This initiative is made possible in part by the generous support of The Mill Reef Fund.
This retreat is designed to provide parents and caregivers with new perspectives, insights and psychoeducation on autism: gender differences, practical solutions to support your child, evolving support for adolescent and adult life stage, and parental-stress management.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This retreat will include ✌🏾Rooms:
PARENT AND CAREGIVER ROOM
•Parent & Caregiver Workshop with mental health professionals: ABHC’s Cerene Prince, and Tia Phillip
•Refreshments
•Parent Forum
Discussion with physician and parents of adults with Autism
Moderator:
-DoGa’s Programme Officer, Rafiq Martin Sr., MA
Guest Panelists:
-Paediatrician, Dr Shivon Belle-Jarvis; -Caroline Hopton, founder of The Blue Dragon Fly and Parent;
-Tanya Joseph, Educator, Advocate and Parent of Adult with Autism
•Parent Resource Bag
CHILD SENSORY ROOM
(Visible to parents)
•Coordinated and Monitored by specialists in children with Autism, CHATS Antigua, and staffed with committed volunteers
•Autism inclusive activities:
DIY sensory bottle making,
coloring,
calming corner and more!
Join us, Antigua and Barbuda Holistic Coalition (ABHC), in collaboration with the Directorate of Gender Affairs (DOGA) and CHATS Antigua for the Free Retreat for Parents & Caregivers of Children with Autism designed to provide education, practical tools, and real support for parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
DATE: Sunday, 17th May 2026
TIME: 2:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: Multipurpose Cultural Centre
COST: F R E E
⚠️We are near capacity so register now! LIMITED SEATING⤵️
Register here (🔗 in bio): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX-G8h3WlElYfFNA9My5bAC3aKIg7DjWnTlEPR2TZexy3JfQ/viewform?usp=header