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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*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-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T141500
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SUMMARY:Improving Clinical Understanding of Autism - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Applying Neuroscience to Improve Clinical Understanding of Autism \nLearn about emerging research on improvements in clinical understanding that can be gained by applying findings from the neurosciences field. \nAbout the Speaker: \nJames McPartland\, Ph.D.\, is the Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology at the Yale Child Study Center. He is a neuroscientist and practicing child psychologist who directs the Yale Developmental Disabilities Clinic. Dr. McPartland is also a founder and director of the Yale Center for Brain and Mind Health and the Principal Investigator of the Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials\, a US-based effort to identify biological indices to enhance intervention research in autism. Dr. McPartland’s program of research investigates the brain bases of neurodevelopmental conditions to develop biologically-based tools to improve clinical care and quality of life for autistic people and their families. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/improving-clinical-understanding-of-autism-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T191500
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
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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-3/2024-11-07/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
CREATED:20241022T180253Z
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SUMMARY:Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help promote and encourage student and family involvement in the IEP development process and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings. \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/student-involvement-in-the-individualized-education-program-iep-for-families-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
CREATED:20241105T230140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T230140Z
UID:9380-1731430800-1731434400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:General Information Session to Learn More about SDMNY via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:These Information Sessions are held on Zoom and are for anyone who wishes to learn more about supported decision-making (SDM)\, and the SDMNY facilitation process. Appropriate for Individuals who are considering creating their own SDM agreement\, or for parents\, guardians\, service providers and others who wish to learn more. Includes time for Q&A. \nRSVP required.   Click here to RSVP.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/general-information-session-to-learn-more-about-sdmny-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
CREATED:20240117T164139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T164139Z
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SUMMARY:Education Records Organizer via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is where parents\, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504\, CPSE and CSE 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. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/education-records-organizer-via-zoom-3/2024-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
CREATED:20240305T183936Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Tina Beauparlant for this in-depth presentation on Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities. This training will take you through the NYS Special Education Regulations step by step. Parents will learn the role they play on the CSE\, learn the chain of command regarding the CSE\, learn how to request information regarding your child’s IEP and gain an understanding how to communicate with your child’s teachers & administrators. After this webinar parents will have more knowledge about the educational laws to advocate for their child/children. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/understanding-the-regulations-of-the-commissioner-of-education-part-200-students-with-disabilities-webinar-9/2024-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T141500
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
CREATED:20240522T181659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T181659Z
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SUMMARY:Autism Health and Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker: \nKelly Barnhill\, MBA\, CN\, CCN\, is the Director of the Nutrition Clinic at The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist\, with over a decade of experience working with nutrition in children with autism and related disorders. At the Johnson Center\, she directs a team of dieticians and nutritionists that has served over 3000 children through this practice. Ms. Barnhill also serves as Co-Vice Chair of ARI’s Board of Directors and sits on ARI’s Scientific Advisory Board. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/autism-health-and-nutrition/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
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SUMMARY:Special Education 101: Training a Parent Member via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Special Education 101: Training a Parent Member \nLearn about the Special Education Process and the Individualized Education Program! \n\nGain understanding about procedures\, NYS regulations\, and strategies to promote a parent’s understanding and participation in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.\nThis course is required to receive a Parent Member Certificate to support a parent of a child with a disability in an IEP meeting.\n\nInstructions will be sent via email on how to access and complete the Part 1 online videos and activities.\nPart 1: Online videos & activities-Complete at least 1 day prior to Virtual Session \nPart 2: Wednesday\, November 13th @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (VIA ZOOM) \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE TODAY! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/special-education-101-training-a-parent-member-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
CREATED:20241022T180634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T180634Z
UID:9342-1731513600-1731517200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to get a Regent’s diploma? A Local? A CDOS or Skills Credential? What can you do? What can you not do? How much effort does it take? Can your child do the work? \nThis session explores the options and outlines and any updates to NYS regulations. \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/diploma-and-credential-options-for-students-with-disabilities-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
CREATED:20231113T201200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T154548Z
UID:8865-1731954600-1731958200@autismwny.org
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-3/2024-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
CREATED:20240116T210657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T210736Z
UID:8760-1732010400-1732014000@autismwny.org
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-2/2024-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T141500
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
CREATED:20240522T182640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T182640Z
UID:9131-1732107600-1732112100@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Research Updates: GI Symptoms & Behavior - webinar
DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker: \nDr. Bradley Ferguson\, PhD is an Assistant Research Professor\, MU School of Medicine. He is currently studying the association between immune\, endocrine\, and psychophysiological markers of stress and gastrointestinal disorders in those with autism spectrum disorder. He is also leading the psychophysiological biomarker assessment for predictors of response to medications\, and also the relationship to aberrant behaviors.\n \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/research-updates-gi-symptoms-behavior-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
CREATED:20240828T210852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T210852Z
UID:9285-1732129200-1732132800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Education Records Organizer via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join Parent to Parent NYS for this great workshop.\nThis workshop is where parents\, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504\, CPSE and CSE 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. \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/education-records-organizer-via-zoom-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T114214
CREATED:20241105T231635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T231635Z
UID:9387-1732554000-1732561200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Family Engagement: Communication and Culture via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to improve student attendance and test scores?\nJoin us to learn how culture and communication intersect to impact student achievement.\nThis workshop will help ensure that educators are mindful with how they communicate with parents\, guardians\, and families to ensure that educational sites are culturally responsive and welcoming. \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/family-engagement-communication-and-culture-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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