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SUMMARY:2020 SKIRBOLL FAMILY AUTISM CONFERENCE via Zoom October 8-October 10
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Rochester.  All presentations will be delivered via Zoom. \nOctober 8 – October 10\, 2020 \nThursday\, October 8\, 2020 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nKeynote: “Neither Created Nor Destroyed” with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu\, MA \nFriday\, October 9\, 2020 at 9:00 am – 10:30 am\n“When the World Turns Upside Down: Compassionate Self-Care” with Sabrina Vogler\, LMSW\, CPC\, CEC\, CGSS \nFriday\, October 9\, 2020 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n“How Telehealth has Changed Caregiver Roles and Responsibilities in Healthcare in the Time of COVID-19” with Ally Jordan\, PhD \nFriday\, October 9\, 2020 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n“Masks & Tasks: Strategies for Adjusting to the ‘New Normal'” with Linda L. Matons\, MA \nSaturday\, October 10\, 2020 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am\n“The Healthcare Guide to Cultural Competence and the Autism Spectrum” with Catina Burkett\, LCSW-S\, ACSW \nSaturday\, October 10\, 2020 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n“Honoring Our Goodbyes as We Say Hello” with Sabrina Vogler\, LMSW\, CPC\, CEC\, CGSS \nDownload Flyer:  https://albany.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24ccd20e4329dd3bbd8a040c9&id=eb893c3482&e=db737abd8f \nRegister:  https://urmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AR9q8eNGRX697Soval_dTw \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at RRCASD@urmc.rochester.edu or 855-508-8485. \n  \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/2020-skirboll-family-autism-conference-via-zoom-october-8-october-10/
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SUMMARY:2020 SKIRBOLL FAMILY AUTISM CONFERENCE via Zoom October 8-October 10
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Rochester.  All presentations will be delivered via Zoom. \nOctober 8 – October 10\, 2020 \nThursday\, October 8\, 2020 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nKeynote: “Neither Created Nor Destroyed” with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu\, MA \nFriday\, October 9\, 2020 at 9:00 am – 10:30 am\n“When the World Turns Upside Down: Compassionate Self-Care” with Sabrina Vogler\, LMSW\, CPC\, CEC\, CGSS \nFriday\, October 9\, 2020 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n“How Telehealth has Changed Caregiver Roles and Responsibilities in Healthcare in the Time of COVID-19” with Ally Jordan\, PhD \nFriday\, October 9\, 2020 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n“Masks & Tasks: Strategies for Adjusting to the ‘New Normal'” with Linda L. Matons\, MA \nSaturday\, October 10\, 2020 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am\n“The Healthcare Guide to Cultural Competence and the Autism Spectrum” with Catina Burkett\, LCSW-S\, ACSW \nSaturday\, October 10\, 2020 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n“Honoring Our Goodbyes as We Say Hello” with Sabrina Vogler\, LMSW\, CPC\, CEC\, CGSS \nDownload Flyer:  https://albany.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24ccd20e4329dd3bbd8a040c9&id=eb893c3482&e=db737abd8f \nRegister:  https://urmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AR9q8eNGRX697Soval_dTw \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at RRCASD@urmc.rochester.edu or 855-508-8485. \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/2020-skirboll-family-autism-conference-via-zoom-october-8-october-10-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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SUMMARY:2020 SKIRBOLL FAMILY AUTISM CONFERENCE via Zoom October 8-October 10
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Rochester.  All presentations will be delivered via Zoom. \nOctober 8 – October 10\, 2020 \nThursday\, October 8\, 2020 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nKeynote: “Neither Created Nor Destroyed” with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu\, MA \nFriday\, October 9\, 2020 at 9:00 am – 10:30 am\n“When the World Turns Upside Down: Compassionate Self-Care” with Sabrina Vogler\, LMSW\, CPC\, CEC\, CGSS \nFriday\, October 9\, 2020 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n“How Telehealth has Changed Caregiver Roles and Responsibilities in Healthcare in the Time of COVID-19” with Ally Jordan\, PhD \nFriday\, October 9\, 2020 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\n“Masks & Tasks: Strategies for Adjusting to the ‘New Normal'” with Linda L. Matons\, MA \nSaturday\, October 10\, 2020 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am\n“The Healthcare Guide to Cultural Competence and the Autism Spectrum” with Catina Burkett\, LCSW-S\, ACSW \nSaturday\, October 10\, 2020 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\n“Honoring Our Goodbyes as We Say Hello” with Sabrina Vogler\, LMSW\, CPC\, CEC\, CGSS \nDownload Flyer:  https://albany.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24ccd20e4329dd3bbd8a040c9&id=eb893c3482&e=db737abd8f \nRegister:  https://urmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AR9q8eNGRX697Soval_dTw \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at RRCASD@urmc.rochester.edu or 855-508-8485.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/2020-skirboll-family-autism-conference-via-zoom-october-8-october-10-3/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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SUMMARY:AUTISM SOCIETY WNY'S FALL LIVE WEBINAR REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY AT 2:00 P.M.
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nOnline registration for the Autism Society WNY and Autism Services\, Inc.’s Autism Center for Learning’s virtual workshop “Supporting Self-Care Skills During Stressful Times Using a Sensory Perspective” presented by Paula Aquilla\, B. Sc.\, OT on Saturday\, October 14 from 8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. will close today\, October 14 at 2:00 p.m.  There will be no mail-in registration. \nREGISTER at http://friendsofasi.org/autism-center-for-learning/ \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/autism-society-wnys-fall-live-webinar-registration-closes-today-at-200-p-m/
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SUMMARY:Supporting Self-Care Skills During Stressful Times Using a Sensory Perspective - VIRTUAL WORKSHOP - October 17
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Self-Care Skills During Stressful Times Using a Sensory Perspective \nPresented by Paula Aquilla\, B. Sc.\, OT Occupational Therapist \nThe Autism Society WNY and Autism Services\, Inc. have decided to hold our fall workshop http://friendsofasi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/10-17-20WorkshopFinalVersion.pdf using a virtual platform instead of an in-person event to ensure the health and safety of our attendees due to the Covid-19 pandemic. \nOnline registration is required.  Go to http://friendsofasi.org/autism-center-for-learning/ and scroll down to the bottom of the page to register.  Please note that there will be no mail-in registration for this event.  Online registration and payment through PayPal will be available until October 14\, 2020.\nMaterials (i.e. registration links\, handouts\, etc.) will be e-mailed to attendees prior to the workshop. \nAbout the Speaker \nPaula Aquilla loves her work as a mom\, an Occupational Therapist\, and as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto\, and has practiced in a variety of clinical\, home\, and community settings since 1986. \nPaula founded the Yes I Can! Nursery School and summer camps\, and the I Love My Baby Program in Toronto. She was also the founding executive director of Giant Steps. Paula is now the director of Aquilla Occupational Therapy; a family-oriented practice that works with both children and adults with ASD. Paula is proud to serve her community in Toronto\, and is passionate about collaborating with First Nations Communities across Canada. Paula has taught workshops about sensory processing and development in many countries and has been a guest lecturer for the University of Toronto\, McMaster University\, and Humber College. \nPaula is published in the field of as a co-author of Building Bridges through Sensory Integration (1998)\, and The Sensory Detective (2016)\, and is a contributor to the book Children\, Youth\, and Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. Paula has also contributed to magazines and special interest newsletters in Canada\, the US\, and UK. She is the technical editor for the SI Focus Magazine. Paula brings warmth and enthusiasm in her work with children and adults on the spectrum and their families. \nWhen we view those with ASD from a sensory perspective\, it helps us to understand potential underlying reasons for challenging behavior. Using this “sensory lens” you can understand how to better support function and regulation in those with ASD. Learn how the environment\, our relationships and our activities support regulation during stressful times. This presentation will address sensory strategies which contribute to a calm\, organized\, nervous system that can actually thrive in today’s world. \nWorkshop will focus on: \n\nWhat is sensory processing?\nWhat is a sensory lens?\nHow does stress affect our nervous system?\nWhat does the research say about the effects of stress?\nHow your environment\, relationships\, and activities can support the nervous system during stress?\nHow can you teach those with ASD to assess and self-regulate their own sensory status?\nHow to develop self-care skills in individuals with ASD and in the parents and professionals who support them?\n\nThis workshop will include ample time for discussion and questions. \nIt is applicable to caregivers of individuals of all ages\, individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)\, SLPs\, OTs/COTAs\, PTs/PTAs teachers\, administrators\, mental health professionals\, and any other professionals/paraprofessionals working with those with ASD. \nCost and CEU credit information \nParent/Individual with ASD is $10 per person \nSpeech-Language Pathologists/Audiologists is $30 per person\, .35 ASHA CEUs \nOTs & COTAs is $30 per person\, 3.0 NYS Continuing Competency Hour for OTs/OTAs. Please note that these hours may be used towards completing AOTA continuing competency requirements\, but are not offered through an AOTA approved provider. \nPTs & PTAs is $30 per person\, .3 NYS Approved PT Board CEUs \nOther Professionals\, Paraprofessionals\, and Students are $20 per person.  No CEUs awarded.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/supporting-self-care-skills-during-stressful-times-using-a-sensory-perspective-paula-aquilla-b-sc-ot-occupational-therapist/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T200000
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SUMMARY:College Night 2020 - Four Session Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to College Night 2020.\nWNY CCDA is proud to present this year’s modified informational event for all students with disabilities considering higher education as their next step. \nWNY CCDA will be providing online sessions on four Tuesdays\, from Oct 20th to Nov 17th\, 2020.\nThese events are hosted in partnership with Parent Network of WNY.  All sessions will have time for Q&A with higher education professionals there to answer your questions about disability services for SUNY schools\, community colleges\, and private colleges. \nRegistration is highly recommended.  You will receive a link to join the sessions when you register for these events! \nSession 1 – Making the Jump from High School to College!\nOct 20th\, 2020\nDuration: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. \nSession 2 – Virtual Communication in Higher Education – Netiquette\nOct 27th\, 2020\nDuration: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. \nSession 3 – Differences Between In-Person\, Hybrid & Online Classes\nNov 10th\, 2020\nDuration: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nSession 4 – Services for Students with Disabilities\nACCES-VR & NYSCB – Vocational Rehabilitation Agency presentations\nNovember 17th\, 2020\nDuration: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. \nThe NYS Higher Education Services Corporation site has resources for college bound students and their families. Visit this site for information or questions to ask as you head to college.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/college-night-2020-four-session-webinar/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T143000
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SUMMARY:Annual Albany Autism Conference - LIVE STREAM EVENT - October 22 and October 23
DESCRIPTION:Center for Autism and Related Disabilities University at Albany’s Annual Autism Conference – LIVE STREAM EVENT \nThis year’s conference consists of four live stream sessions\, with a choice of seven different\npresentations over two days. Registration will be available for each session. The sessions will not be recorded.  https://www.albany.edu/autism/training-and-learning/conferences \nREGISTRATION FEE \nNYS Resident: $5/Session\nOut-of-State Resident: $10/Session \nSCHEDULE \nTHURSDAY\, OCTOBER 22\, 2020\nSession One: 10:30a.m.-11:45a.m.  Choose one. \n1A:  Practical Strategies for Increasing Communication Skills in Young Students with ASD – Marie Martinez\, M.S.\, M.Ed.\, CCC-SLP\, BCBA\, LBA \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) and BACB Available\n\n1B:  Executive Functioning Redefined – Mariela Varges-Irwin\, Psy.D.\, BCBA-D \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) and BACB Available\n\nSession Two: 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.  (Keynote) \n2A:  Facilitating the Learning of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders:  Impact of Inclusion and School Environment – Illene Schwartz\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D \n\n5 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC\, ASHA (Pending)\, and BACB AvailableCC\n\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 23\, 2020\nSession Three: 10:30a.m.-11:45a.m.  Choose one. \n3A:  Understanding Challenging Behavior – Mara Vanderzell\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, LBA \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) and BACB Available\n\n3B:  Increasing Independence:  Effective Strategies for Teaching Adaptive Behavior Skills – Frank R. Cicero\, Ph.D.\, BCBA\, LBA \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) and BACB Available\n\nSession Four: 1:00p.m.-2:15p.m.  Choose one. \n4A:  Achieving Successful Inclusion for Children with Autism in Elementary Schools:  What You Should Know –  Jill Locke\, Ph.D. \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) Available\n\n4B:  Using Visual Supports to Increase Engagement of Students with ASD Throughout the School Day – Marie Martinez\, M.S.\, M.Ed.\, CCC-SLP\, BCBA\, LBA \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) and BACB Available\n\nContinuing Education Credits Available for an Additional $5 Processing Fee (Per Eligible Session) \nDownload Flyer \nDownload objectives\, presenter bios\, and instructor financial and nonfinancial disclosure statements \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/annual-albany-autism-conference-live-stream-event-october-22-and-october-23/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T103000
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SUMMARY:Annual Albany Autism Conference - LIVE STREAM EVENT - October 22 and October 23
DESCRIPTION:Center for Autism and Related Disabilities University at Albany’s Annual Autism Conference – LIVE STREAM EVENT \nThis year’s conference consists of four live stream sessions\, with a choice of seven different\npresentations over two days. Registration will be available for each session. The sessions will not be recorded.  https://www.albany.edu/autism/training-and-learning/conferences \nREGISTRATION FEE \nNYS Resident: $5/Session\nOut-of-State Resident: $10/Session \nSCHEDULE \nTHURSDAY\, OCTOBER 22\, 2020\nSession One: 10:30a.m.-11:45a.m.  Choose one. \n1A:  Practical Strategies for Increasing Communication Skills in Young Students with ASD – Marie Martinez\, M.S.\, M.Ed.\, CCC-SLP\, BCBA\, LBA \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) and BACB Available\n\n1B:  Executive Functioning Redefined – Mariela Varges-Irwin\, Psy.D.\, BCBA-D \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) and BACB Available\n\nSession Two: 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.  (Keynote) \n2A:  Facilitating the Learning of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders:  Impact of Inclusion and School Environment – Illene Schwartz\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D \n\n5 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC\, ASHA (Pending)\, and BACB AvailableCC\n\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 23\, 2020\nSession Three: 10:30a.m.-11:45a.m.  Choose one. \n3A:  Understanding Challenging Behavior – Mara Vanderzell\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, LBA \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) and BACB Available\n\n3B:  Increasing Independence:  Effective Strategies for Teaching Adaptive Behavior Skills – Frank R. Cicero\, Ph.D.\, BCBA\, LBA \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) and BACB Available\n\nSession Four: 1:00p.m.-2:15p.m.  Choose one. \n4A:  Achieving Successful Inclusion for Children with Autism in Elementary Schools:  What You Should Know –  Jill Locke\, Ph.D. \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) Available\n\n4B:  Using Visual Supports to Increase Engagement of Students with ASD Throughout the School Day – Marie Martinez\, M.S.\, M.Ed.\, CCC-SLP\, BCBA\, LBA \n\n25 CTLE\, NASP\, NYS Social Work\, LMHC Available\n0 ASHA (Pending) and BACB Available\n\nContinuing Education Credits Available for an Additional $5 Processing Fee (Per Eligible Session) \nDownload Flyer \nDownload objectives\, presenter bios\, and instructor financial and nonfinancial disclosure statements
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/annual-albany-autism-conference-live-stream-event-october-22-and-october-23-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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