Wednesday, October 21, 2026
6:30 - 7:30 pm
**This Meeting is ON ZOOM**
The group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month. It's an opportunity to learn from guest speakers, share resources, and enjoy connecting with others about autism.
All Parents and Young Adults welcome!
TOPIC:
Sexual Health Education
Practical tools to support healthy relationships, safety, boundaries, and self-advocacy
Guest Speaker:
Shelly Gonchoroff, M.A., NADD-S
Clinical Consultant with Optimum Behavioral Health
START Coordinator with Exodus Recovery
Owner of Carterino Consulting
Shelly Gonchoroff, M.A. has supported individuals living with developmental disabilities and their families since 2011. Shelly started her career working in a vocational day program supporting adults in Fresno, CA., then after moving to San Diego, CA in 2018 expanded her work to transition age youth focusing on residential services and supporting people in crisis.
Shelly graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Alliant International University in San Diego in 2008. She went on to earn her Master’s in Human Behavior in 2015 from National University. Shelly has vast experience working with the Department of Developmental Services, Community Care Licensing, governing and accrediting agencies. She is a certified CPI APS Instructor and licensed Administrator for Adult Residential Facilities. She is a NADD-S and currently working as a START Coordinator for Exodus Recovery. She is currently in the process of obtaining her Master’s in Social Work, with the intention of continuing her support of individuals living with complex needs and dual diagnosis.
HOW TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING:
- Please RSVP by no later than Oct 21 by 4:00 pm.
- On meeting day, we will send those that have RSVP'd an email with a link to join the meeting on Zoom. (Email sent by 10:00 am for early RSVPs and another at 5:00 pm.)
- Join the meeting on Zoom at 6:30 pm. The guest speaker will start shortly.
- All interested family members welcome!
