Parent Groups

NFAR PARENT GROUP - FEB

Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025
6:30 - 7:30 PM

** This meeting is on ZOOM**

The group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, either by Zoom or in-person meetings. It's an opportunity to learn from guest speakers, share resources, and enjoy connecting with other parents raising a neurodiverse child. All parents welcome!

February Topic: Coordination in Movement and Neuroplasticity, Perception and Action

We will be discussing and outlining the development of coordination in movement and how this process reflects changes in the neural pathways, and how coordination enhances the reciprocal nature of perception and action through movement.

Guest Speaker: Alek Cunningham, PhD, NFAR

Alek Rothenberg-Cunningham, PhD has over 24 years of experience in the field of Kinesiology and specializes in the coordination of movement and the reciprocal nature of perception and action. Prior to completing his BS in 2004, Alek began working with neurodivergent adolescents in San Diego to develop and enhance motor skills and increase opportunities for interaction and building networks of support.

In 2007 Alek attended Pennsylvania State University where he taught courses and was involved in research while earning his graduate degrees. After returning to San Diego, he taught at Miramar College and worked at a non-medical, movement based brain development and health center.

Alek Cunningham is the Program Instructor for the NFAR Factory and Distribution Center where he helps foster confidence, independence and self-efficacy that prepare Participants with job-ready work experience and ethics.

HOW TO JOIN THE VIRTUAL MEETING:

• Please RSVP by no later than Feb 19 by 4:00 pm on Eventbrite
• 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!