Autism Society Western New York

Let’s Talk: Meltdown Management
2020-06-03 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | NY
During this discussion we will talk about the difference between tantrums and meltdowns. We will discuss strategies that can be used to help prevent meltdowns and interventions that can be used. We will also discuss recovering after
a meltdown and how to create a “meltdown management plan” so that you are prepared to manage a meltdown next time it occurs. A “meltdown plan” template will be shared with participants.
Presentation & Discussion with Debbie Schutt, MS!
ABOUT THE HOST
Debbie Schutt, MS is Parent Networks’ Behavior Intervention Coordinator. Debbie has been a member of the Parent Network of WNY team since 2018. She has extensive experience working with youth and families through the Office of Mental Health and the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities in the areas of behavior intervention, crisis management, and mental health.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwudumpqjkrGdCzucQXfEyuXi9hechJtpRz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Technology Overuse and Autism Spectrum Disorders - Webinar
2020-06-03 13:00 - 14:00
As screen time is so alluring, parents need to take concrete steps to create limits and structure. Learn strategies for managing screen time access for young people with ASD and their neurotypical peers.
About the speaker:
Ben Wahl, MSW, manages strategic initiatives for Aspiring Youth in Seattle, Washington. He has worked with children, adolescents and young adults for more than 20 years in a variety of roles and is a cofounder of QRKON, a a unique gaming and media convention for the neurodiverse community. Ben founded Aspiring Youth, which serves children, teens and young adults with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and similar traits, in 2005, followed by the Delphi Young Adults Program in 2013.
Register for Technology Overuse and Autism Spectrum Disorders: https://www.autism.org/technology-overuse/

Webinar: Education Records Organizer
2020-06-03 17:00 - 18:00
Please join Trish Washburn, Parent Advocate for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Education Records Organizer. This workshop is where parents, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504 and special education services take their educational records and organize them into a record-keeping binder. This workshop will assist in being more organized in planning a child’s education, and in the CPSE/CSE process
Contact Tina Beauparlant with questions, 518-381-4350.
Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2802411450606659841
