Professional Development and Parent Seminars (PDPS) are livestream webinars that disseminate information on effective programs for individuals with autism.

The target PDPS audience is school personnel, including general and special education teachers, administrators, related-service providers, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and paraprofessionals, working with students with autism spectrum disorders, as well as parents and family members.

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD  Albany) offers these seminars at no cost to participants living in New York State through a grant provided by the New York State Education Department. Funding is administered by The Research Foundation for the State University New York.

There is a $15 registration fee for out-of-state registrants.

ALL WEBINARS ARE OFFERED THROUGH ZOOM. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST USE THEIR INDIVIDUAL EMAIL ADDRESS TO REGISTER AND LOG-IN.  ZOOM LINKS ARE NOT TO BE SHARED.

THESE SESSIONS WILL NOT BE RECORDED.

Register for the webinars by clicking the link under each date. The same three topics will be offered on each date.

Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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Session One:

9:00am-10:15am

Building Bridges: Enhancing Social Connections Among Students with Autism and Their Peers

Presenter: Erica Davis, LMSW

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1. Participants will be able to explain how the core characteristics of ASD affect the development of their peer relationships
2. Participants will be able to identify research-based interventions for developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships
3. Participants will become familiar with where to find evidence-based resources to support peer relationships

CEUs offered for this session: 1.25 contact hours for NASP, NYS SW, NYS LMHC, CTLE, and NYS Psychologists

Session Two:

11:00am-12:15pm
Sticks and Stones: Students with ASD and Bullying Prevention Strategies

Presenter: Jane Ann Worlock, MS. Ed.

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1. Participants will be able to define the term “bullying” and identify forms of bullying behavior.
2. Participants will be able to identify factors that influence vulnerability to bullying in students with ASD.
3. Participants will be able to identify strategies they can use or teach others to use when faced with bullying.

CEUs offered for this session: 1.25 contact hours for NASP, NYS SW, NYS LMHC, CTLE, and NYS Psychologists

Session Three:

1:00pm-2:15pm

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Unlocking Success: Strategies for Effectively Addressing School Refusal in Students with Autism

Presenter: Melissa L. Rinaldi, Ph.D.

1. Participants will be able to explain the link between autism and school refusal.
2. Participants will be able to list possible functions of school refusal behavior.
3. Participants will be able to develop effective strategies to address school refusal behavior.

CEUs offered for this session: 1.25 contact hours for NASP, NYS SW, NYS LMHC, CTLE, and NYS Psychologists and 1.5 contact hours for BCBA.

Continuing Education Credits:

CARD Albany is an approved provider for the following continuing education:

School Psychologists (NASP), NYS Social Workers (LMSW & LCSW), NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE), NYS Psychologists, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA).

Each session is eligible for 1.25 contact hours for NASP, SW, LMHC, CTLE and NYS Psychologists. Session three is eligible for 1.5 contact hours for BCBA.

There is a $ 5.00 processing fee per session for each CEU selected. CEUs can be selected during registration and payment can be submitted online with a credit card.

Each organization/entity uses their own calculation to determine the number of CEUs based on contact hours. As with all continuing education, the attendee should verify CEU requirements by their professional organization and/or state licensure board. Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must remain through the entire session(s) to receive credit.