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 … Continued
Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects the ability of a child, teen, or adult to express their thoughts on paper and on screen. It affects 20% to 60% of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In addition to … Continued
As we begin the new school year, our panelists will share their own lived experience as a framework to move forward, to support, and to guide families with strategies for mental health management as school begins again. Join Peg Barrett, … Continued
Join us at our weekly chat sessions to discuss your questions & concerns. Buffalo Families! We are here to answer your questions and concerns on a wide range of topics including • Transitions • Meltdowns • Time Management • Technology … Continued
Strategies for setting up routine and structure in the home when children are engaged in hybrid-model schooling. Learn tips to set up a routine that will be helpful in keeping everyone on track with in-school days and distance learning days. … Continued
(Part 3 of a Three-Part Series on Managing ADHD Across the Lifespan) ADHD in adults is among the most impairing outpatient disorders seen in clinical practice. ADHD is viewed as a disorder of self-regulation and executive functioning. The condition has … Continued
Need answers for after the bus stops coming? Do you have a high schooler with a learning difference? Do you have questions about accommodations at work or college? Not sure what to ask? Or who to ask? Click the link … Continued
Tune in to learn about research exploring the role enteric neurotransmitters, specifically serotonin and oxytocin, play in enteric nervous system (ENS) development and how, when signaling of either of these neurotransmitters is abnormal, it can result in intestinal inflammation and/or … Continued
Strategies and tips for parents, caregivers, and professionals who engage with children experiencing behavior challenges related to wearing a face mask. Learn tips and strategies to use with children, tweens, and teens. Specific strategies for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, … Continued
Teens and young adults…What do you need to be successful at work? This workshop will teach participants to identify future goals, make a plan to meet your goals and learn the skills you need to get and keep a job. … Continued
PURPOSE: Provide a welcoming environment for parents, family members and other caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. In Person Meeting: Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm “Social … Continued
Parent Members contribute valuable information and support to families who request their attendance at an IEP meeting. Parent Members participate in discussions about: • Eligibility for special education services • Educational planning and goal-setting • Learning in the Least Restrictive … Continued
Come Ask the Advocate your questions about CSE or 504 plans. Do you know how to request information about your child / student? Do you understand your role at a CSE meeting? Do you know how to discuss your child’s … Continued
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 … Continued
During this national emergency, schools must prioritize, above all else, the safety of students, staff, and communities. Consistent with this priority, schools are still obligated to provide a student with a free and appropriate public education. If a child did or … Continued
Join us for the next installment of our HOT TOPICS webinar series: “Health, Wellness and the Value of Your Life Plan.” Our experts will discuss “the why” behind the Life Plan, and how it can help you or your loved … Continued
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 … Continued
Need answers for after the bus stops coming? Do you have a high schooler with a learning difference? Do you have questions about accommodations at work or college? Not sure what to ask? Or who to ask? Click the link … Continued
Social distancing has isolated and stressed all of us, but it has caused children with ADHD to lose valuable opportunities to practice their social skills, and make and keep friends. Many school administrators and teachers are hard at work implementing programs to … Continued
Please join Alissa Morris, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents. At the same time, parenting … Continued
In this training families and caregivers will learn about a program manages through the Center for Assistive Technology, (CAT) who is the Western New York Regional TRAID Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities, serving persons and organizations in Erie, Genesee, … Continued
Join us for the next installment of our HOT TOPICS webinar series: “Health, Wellness and the Value of Your Life Plan.” Our experts will discuss “the why” behind the Life Plan, and how it can help you or your loved … Continued
Please join Sharon Marella, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the … Continued
PURPOSE: Provide a welcoming environment for parents, family members and other caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. WILL BE USING GO-TO MEETING: Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or … Continued
Parent Members contribute valuable information and support to families who request their attendance at an IEP meeting. Parent Members participate in discussions about: • Eligibility for special education services • Educational planning and goal-setting • Learning in the Least Restrictive … Continued
Please join Sharon Marrella, Regional Coordinator for Parent-2-Parent of NYS as she presents the webinar: When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit. This webinar provides an overview of the parent's … Continued
PURPOSE: Provide 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 … Continued
2020 Family Empowerment Series - 6 Session Virtual Series Tuesdays September 22 - October 27 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Become an effective advocate for your child's success in school Students who have disabilities or suspected disabilities may be … Continued
The Nurtured Heart Approach Helping Children Flourish Emotionally, Academically & Socially Joe Clem MA, LMFT, BCBA, Certified NHA Advanced Trainer Learning a new skill takes time and we all go back to old habits when stress hits. This refresher is … Continued
Need answers for after the bus stops coming? Do you have a high schooler with a learning difference? Do you have questions about accommodations at work or college? Not sure what to ask? Or who to ask? Click the link … Continued
Please join Dianne O'Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Powerful and intense feelings are natural and common responses to parenting a … Continued
¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes! Responderemos sus preguntas sobre... Charla con Nosotros! ¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes! • Transiciones • Educación Especial y Discapacidades • Manejo de tiempo … Continued
Strategies for setting up routine and structure in the home when children are engaged in hybrid-model schooling. Learn tips to set up a routine that will be helpful in keeping everyone on track with in-school days and distance learning days. … Continued
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 … Continued
Join the OPWDD Region 1 Family Support Services Advisory Council for a series of virtual events in lieu of their annual conference. Dates and topics are: September 24 ~ Trauma Informed Yoga, presented by Kaitlyn Bittozzi, Certified Yoga Instructor October … Continued
Parent Members contribute valuable information and support to families who request their attendance at an IEP meeting. Parent Members participate in discussions about: • Eligibility for special education services • Educational planning and goal-setting • Learning in the Least Restrictive … Continued
Need answers for after the bus stops coming? Do you have a high schooler with a learning difference? Do you have questions about accommodations at work or college? Not sure what to ask? Or who to ask? Click the link … Continued
Come Ask the Advocate your questions about CSE or 504 plans. Do you have any questions related to the IEP process that you want answers to? Do you know how to request information about your child / student? Do you … Continued
¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes! Responderemos sus preguntas sobre... Charla con Nosotros! ¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes! • Transiciones • Educación Especial y Discapacidades • Manejo de tiempo … Continued
Strategies and tips for parents, caregivers, and professionals who engage with children experiencing behavior challenges related to wearing a face mask. Learn tips and strategies to use with children, tweens, and teens. Specific strategies for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, … Continued
Learn more about how to implement evidence based practices at home to support your child/learner with ASD including supports to reduce anxiety, increase participation and independence, and to encourage (virtual) social interaction. Speaker Dr. Kara Hume is an Associate Professor … Continued
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