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SUMMARY:When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit.
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides an overview of the parent’s perspective when planning for a child’s developmental evaluation. This webinar will not be looking at specific tests or types of evaluations. Instead\, we want to share some tips and potential suggestions that we have learned based on our own personal experiences when our children were evaluated. We hope that this provides you with information and ideas when planning for your own child’s evaluation. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/when-you-are-considering-a-developmental-evaluation-for-your-child-a-parents-perspective-to-assist-your-visit/2024-08-06/
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SUMMARY:Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents. At the same time\, parenting a child with special needs requires energy\, focus\, and enthusiasm to be effective in our role. The better off we are emotionally and physically\, the better off our families will be. Join us for this webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress. \nREGISTER HERE. \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/preventing-parent-burnout-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-via-zoom-2/2024-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:How to Prepare for a Successful CPSE/CSE Meeting - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager/Education Specialist\, as she presents this wonderful presentation on How to Prepare for a Successful CPSE/CSE Meeting. This training is to help parents\, who approach IEP meetings with fear and dread. If this is you\, attended this training and we have some suggestions to help you feel more at ease and participate as a full member of the team that plans your child’s special education program. If you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Member\, or guardian\, then this training is for you! \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/how-to-prepare-for-a-successful-cpse-cse-meeting-webinar-3/2024-08-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T093000
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SUMMARY:Communicating with the CPSE / CSE through Letter Writing - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager/Education Specialist\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, for this webinar on Communicating with the CPSE/CSE through Letter Writing.\nLetter writing can be a very effective method of communication and advocacy for parents of children with disabilities. This training assists parents\, guardians\, grandparents how to clearly and effectively express concerns\, ideas or suggestions to the professionals involved in their child’s special education program. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/communicating-with-the-cpse-cse-through-letter-writing-webinar-7/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T144852
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SUMMARY:A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, for this great presentation on A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD.\nThe purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria and the eligibility determination process. The training includes an overview of Home and Community Based Services Waiver\, and Family Support Services. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/a-guide-for-families-to-understanding-supports-services-administered-by-opwdd/2024-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T183000
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips\, Tricks\, and Information via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Where Do I Begin?\nThe process of pursuing residential placement can be overwhelming. This presentation will help you organize your needs\, preferences\, and documents to help you navigate the process. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/getting-started-with-the-residential-process-tips-tricks-and-information-via-zoom-3/2024-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T193000
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SUMMARY:EI to CPSE Transition for Parents via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:In this training families and caregivers will learn about the role of the Early Intervention Program\, Committee on Preschool Special Education and the important role of parents in the transition process. \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/ei-to-cpse-transition-for-parents-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T110000
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SUMMARY:What is an Individualized Education Program for Families of Preschool Students via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Participants will: \n\nGain an overview of the process for developing an IEP at the preschool level.\nReview the components of the preschool IEP and the information that families can share with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) regarding their child’s performance and disability related needs.\n\n\n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!\nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-is-an-individualized-education-program-for-families-of-preschool-students-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T170000
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SUMMARY:The Science of Making Friends for Autistic Youth: Lessons from the UCLA PEERS Program - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn research updates on evidence-based strategies to support adolescents and young adults develop social skills that encourage lasting friendships. \nSPEAKER \nDr. Elizabeth A. Laugeson is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and is a licensed clinical psychologist.  Dr. Laugeson is the Founder and Director of the UCLA PEERS Clinic\, which is an outpatient hospital-based program providing parent-assisted social skills training for individuals from preschool to adulthood. Dr. Laugeson is also the Director for the UCLA Tarjan Center\, which is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities\, and Program Director for the Predoctoral Psychology Internship Program in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at UCLA. Dr. Laugeson has trained tens of thousands of mental health professionals\, educators\, and families worldwide\, and is dedicated to developing and testing evidence-based treatments to improve social skills across the lifespan and across the globe. As one of the only empirically supported and internationally recognized social skills programs for neurodivergent youth\, her program is currently used in over 150 countries and has been translated into over a dozen languages. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-science-of-making-friends-for-autistic-youth-lessons-from-the-ucla-peers-program-webinar/
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