Autism Society Western New York

Ask Me Anything! Behavior Edition
2020-08-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | NY
No registration required.
• Need advice on tantrums or meltdowns?
• Need help implementing strategies?
• Tried everything and need some new ideas?
• Experiencing a new or challenging behavior?
Click the link https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/329637733 or call in to Ask Me Anything! Behavior Edition.
Dial by phone: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 329-637-733
Ask Me Anything! Behavior Edition is hosted by Debbie Schutt, MS. Debbie is the Behavior Intervention Coordinator at Parent Network of WNY. Debbie has over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide variety of issues associated with developmental disabilities, mental health, crisis intervention, and behavior
management.

Let’s Talk: Mindfulness & Managing Stress
2020-08-17 19:00 - 20:00
Do You….
• Feel overwhelmed and unable to stop?
• Find yourself dwelling on the past and/or worrying about the future?
• Feel stuck in a cycle of regret, exhaustion, and fear?
• Want to learn how mindfulness can reduce stress and foster positive attitudes?
• Each week will highlight a new strategy.
Presentation & Discussion with Theresa Drum & Mindy Scirri Ph.D. !
Theresa Drum has over 25 years of experience supporting and educating families who have children with special needs. Her first hand experiences as a parent and caregiver bring a valuable perspective and insight to the importance of mindfulness and stress reduction.
Mindy Scirri, Ph.D., is a Learning (Dis)abilities Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the direct service of K-12 and college students with and without special needs. Dr. Scirri also has over 10 years of experience in teacher preparation and has presented to administrators, teachers, support staff, and parents at local, state, national, and international venues. She currently collaborates with Mount Saint Mary College’s Center on Aging and Disability Policy and the Parent Network of WNY to bring Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcscuyhrzIqG9XICNv6kybau8xpQZTlTOzQ
Last minute registration welcome. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Family & Caregiver - Niagara Autism Group
2020-08-17 19:00 - 20:00
Provides a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support.
Practicing Social Distancing but still need to talk? We will be meeting via Zoom meeting on August 1, 7:00- 8:00 pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86330143381?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 863 3014 3381
Password: [REDACTED]
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
