Meet the PHPF Family

Pam Kissoondyal

Program Director, Alachua County

Hi All,

My name is Pam Kissoondyal.  My husband and I have two wonderful children (well three wonderful children if you count our dog – Boxer). Alec  14 and Jessica 12. Jessi has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  

I moved to Florida from Canada several years ago and immediately began to look for Parent Support Meetings.  After a few months, Special Parents for Exceptional Children (SPEC) began. Today SPEC has evolved into PHPF Alachua County . Parents (yes, mom and dad) and Grandparents attend the meetings.  

My goal is to learn and teach! I learn something new at every meeting and I am able to share that information with other parents. Parents are incredible teachers and a wonderful link to many resources in the area. I believe that the strength of a parent can determine the outcome of their child with disabilities. Like our children, some parents are gifted in this area, and some of us need TLC.  

In the past I have worked as a Parent Partner with the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of Florida in Gainesville Florida . I. am a 2005 graduate of the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Partners in Policymaking Program. I received certification as a Behavior Assistant from Best Behavior in 2007. I am also a member of the Family Network on Disabilities (FND) and the Autism Society of America (ASA). Now, I am a Family Specialist at the Florida Outreach Project at the University of Florida in Gainesville Florida .  

I feel honored to be part of the PHPF family!

To contact me just click below

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