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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-3/2024-01-24/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T193000
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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-2/2024-01-24/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T150000
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SUMMARY:OPWDD FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION - ENGLISH
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services\, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance. \nFriday\, January 26\, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nRegister here.\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Richard Labonte at 585-241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/opwdd-front-door-information-session-english-8/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240109T224709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T224818Z
UID:8705-1706637600-1706644800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Positive Solutions for Families: The Pyramid Model Parent Training (A 6-week series) - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:A 6-week series where you’ll meet other parents/caregivers and learn new ways to be a positive parent/caregiver. \n\nIdentify the importance of building positive relationships with children.\nLink building relationships\, using positive comments/encouragement\, and play to children’s behavior.\n\nWhen:  Tuesday\, January 30th\, Tuesday\, February 6th\, Tuesday\, February 13th\, Tuesday\, February 20th\, Tuesday\, February 27th\, and Tuesday\, March 5th \nTime:  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \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/positive-solutions-for-families-the-pyramid-model-parent-training-a-6-week-series-via-zoom/2024-01-30/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20231206T171513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T171513Z
UID:8557-1706698800-1706702400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant for this training on What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education. Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate. Many parents\, guardians\, and grandparents have faced challenges in getting their child’s education needs met. Parents\, guardians\, grandparents\, must learn the skills they need to become good advocates for their children. Participants will learn that communicate effectively with teachers and other school personnel is one of the best ways to ensure that your child’s school is creating a good learning environment for your child\, and to ensure that your child’s school is providing your child with the services or programs that he or she needs to succeed in school. If you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Member or just interested in this topic then this training is for you! \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-does-advocacy-mean-in-special-education-via-zoom-3/2024-01-31/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20231114T171835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T171835Z
UID:8506-1706706000-1706709600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Effective Coping Strategies for Sensory Differences and Executive Function - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to for this presentation by Drs. Greg Wallace and Goldie McQuaid as they share their research on strategies autistic adults develop to compensate for non-social challenges they experience\, including sensory sensitivities and executive function differences. \nSPEAKERS \nGreg Wallace\, Ph.D.\, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech\, Language\, and Hearing Sciences at The George Washington University. His research focuses on neuropsychological and structural brain development in autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan and their impacts on real-world outcomes. He is also particularly interested in eating-related behaviors and their cognitive and neural correlates in typical and atypical (e.g.\, autism spectrum disorder) development. Dr. Wallace has published extensively and presented his work widely on these and related topics. \nGoldie McQuaid\, Ph.D.\, is research faculty in the George Mason University Department of Psychology. Before joining the JackLab\, she received her Ph.D. in Theoretical Linguistics from Georgetown University\, followed by post-doctoral training in developmental neuroimaging at Georgetown University Medical Center and the Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute at George Washington University. She is a 2020-2022 Fellow in the Society for Neuroscience Neuroscience Scholars Program. Her research focuses on sex\, gender\, and the transition to adulthood in autism\, with a particular focus on how alexithymia and camouflage impact well-being in autistic adults. Currently\, she holds a National Institutes of Health K01 award that will allow her to conduct research related to emotion processing\, gender identity\, and risk for anxiety and depression in autistic adults. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/effective-coping-strategies-for-sensory-differences-and-executive-function-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T190000
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UID:8413-1706724000-1706727600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Special Education 101: A Parent Member via Zoom (A two-part training.)
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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\nCTLE Credits Available\nPart 1:  Online videos & activities.  Complete at least 1 day prior to\nPart 2:  Virtual Session.  Wednesday\, January 31st from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. \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/special-education-101-a-parent-member-via-zoom-a-two-part-training/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20231219T193640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T193640Z
UID:8666-1706727600-1706731200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Education Records Organizer - webinar
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-webinar-15/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240118T155309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T155309Z
UID:8824-1706778000-1706785200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION - English
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services\, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance. \nThursday\, February 1\, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\nRegister here.\nIf you need assistance\, please contact Kelli Smith at 845-695-7344 or Kelli.L.Smith@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/opwdd-front-door-information-session-english-9/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240110T153935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T153935Z
UID:8718-1706864400-1706875200@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? This 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/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240110T154607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T154607Z
UID:8720-1707152400-1707156000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction (SDI): A Guide For Families And Caregivers via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Participants will: \n\nUnderstand the concepts of SDI\nBe able to examine what SDI might look like in the classroom and in the home\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/specially-designed-instruction-sdi-a-guide-for-families-and-caregivers-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240118T160353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T160353Z
UID:8826-1707213600-1707220800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:OPWDD FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION - ENGLISH
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services\, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance. \nTuesday\, February 6\, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nRegister here. \nIf you need assistance\, please contact Richard Labonte at 585-241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov. \nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx.  The session length is two hours.\nUpcoming Front Door Information Sessions can be found on the OPWDD website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions.\nRegistration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you\, please click the link to register for the session. \nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/opwdd-front-door-information-session-english-10/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20231219T194617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T194705Z
UID:8668-1707242400-1707249600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Is Guardianship the Only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Come join Michele Juda\, Ex. Director Parent to Parent of NYS\, Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager / Education Specialist as we explore: Is Guardianship the Only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives.\nLet’s face it nothing keeps parents up at night more than thinking about who will care for our child/children when we are no longer able to care for them.  This workshop will increase the knowledge of families of individuals with disabilities about the options besides legal guardianship for adults with disabilities.  If your adult child does not need full guardianship\, there are other options that we will explore in this presentation.  We will also discuss guardianship and the legal requirements. \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/is-guardianship-the-only-option-an-overview-of-guardianship-and-the-many-alternatives/2024-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240110T155256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T155256Z
UID:8722-1707307200-1707309900@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Adult Services: Learn About ACCES-VR\, OPWDD\, And Others via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The Amherst School District Family Support Center and Parent Network are partnering to provide families with three informative lunch and learn sessions about transition! \nDo you have a child that is entering high school\, or you just want to learn about services out there for special education students? Does your child have an IEP or a 504 Plan? \nProfessionals are also welcome to learn more. \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/navigating-adult-services-learn-about-acces-vr-opwdd-and-others-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20231114T172305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T172305Z
UID:8508-1707310800-1707314400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Gender and Autism - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn about emerging research suggesting that a lack of understanding and recognition of the female autistic phenotype\, and a predisposition to associate males with autistic traits\, could lead to structural inequalities that hinder the identification of autistic females. \nSPEAKER \nGray Atherton\, PhD\, has a BSc in Child Development from Vanderbilt University\, a Master’s in Counselling from University of Houston\, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Individual Differences from University of Houston. She has previously lectured at University of Houston and the University of Wolverhampton. Prior to entering academia\, Gray was a counselor for adolescents with neurodevelopmental conditions. “I am interested in understanding how people with autism spectrum condition see the social world. Specifically\, I explore individual differences in social processing and how these differences often found in people with autism also exist in the general population. I also investigate anthropomorphism\, or seeing the human in the non-human\, and how this relates to social processing in autism. To investigate this\, I am developing virtual reality techniques that allow for anthropomorphic experiences. My other research interest lies more broadly in embodied social processing. I am particularly interested in how movement can affect the way we see ourselves and our social partners\, and how this can be used to understand special populations.” \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/gender-and-autism-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240116T211132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T211132Z
UID:8767-1707332400-1707336000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Siblings across the lifespan presented by Lindsay Hyland via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:How does having a brother or sister with special needs affect their siblings? This workshop is designed to help parents understand what it is like to be a sibling of a person with a disability. Lindsay Hyland is the NY State Representative for the Sibling Leadership Network and a sister to a person with a disability. Intended for parents and caregivers\, families will gain insight and strategies for supporting siblings. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/siblings-across-the-lifespan-presented-by-lindsay-hyland-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20231113T202203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T202203Z
UID:8491-1707849000-1707854400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Namita Modasra\, Education Advocate\, 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-8/2024-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240212T222412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T222412Z
UID:8843-1708016400-1708023600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Parent And Family Engagement Within The FBA And BIP Process via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Families\, Caregivers\, and Guardians will understand the definition of an FBA/BIP\, when it is needed\, and how it is conducted/developed and the role they play as part of the various teams. Participants will also understand how the FBA/BIP process is part of the Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) /Committee for Special Education (CSE) process\, as well as the guidance regarding the New York State (NYS) Regulations of the Commissioner of Education\, Part 200. \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/parent-and-family-engagement-within-the-fba-and-bip-process-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240116T232512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T232512Z
UID:8769-1708021800-1708025400@autismwny.org
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/2024-02-15/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20231113T203228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T185401Z
UID:8495-1708453800-1708458300@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) What You Need to Know - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Come join Namita Modasra\, Education Advocate\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, for this wonderful presentation and learn what the laws says about LRE. Have you heard of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)? Many parents are unaware of what it means. (LRE) stands for Least Restrictive Environment and is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It refers to the placement that your child is in. Least restrictive environment is an important part of your child’s IEP. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/least-restrictive-environment-lre-what-you-need-to-know-webinar-2/2024-02-20/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20231114T172628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T172628Z
UID:8510-1708520400-1708524000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The Low-Hanging Fruit: Exploring Monogenic Syndromes with Elevated Rates of Autism - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn research updates on how genes associated with autism are functioning in the brain and how changes in these genes are linked to characteristics of autism and other conditions. \nSPEAKER \nDr. Daniel Vogt\, PhD\, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Human Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics and Human Development. Dr. Vogt’s lab is investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying autism. The lab is particularly interested in understanding how genes implicated in autism are functioning in the brain and how mutations in these genes lead to symptoms of autism and related conditions. One hypothesis is that some characteristics of autism are caused by an imbalance in neuronal excitation and inhibition. To this end\, Dr. Vogt’s lab is focusing on understanding how inhibitory neurons develop and function. In addition\, the lab seeks to understand how mutations discovered in autism genes alter their function. \nDr. Vogt’s research has elucidated how key developmental genes influence inhibitory neuron development. In particular\, his research was important in uncovering how the gene\, Lhx6\, a transcription factor required for inhibitory neuron development\, controls the cell fate of inhibitory neurons derived from the median ganglionic eminence (MGE) (Neuron\, 2014). Dr. Vogt also developed an in vivo approach to assess the impact that human mutations discovered in autism patients have on gene function. This approach was tested with the autism candidate gene\, PTEN\, and demonstrated that mutations in PTEN resulted in defects in inhibitory neuron development (Cell Reports. 2015). The lab’s goal is to continue to screen mutations in genes implicated in autism to uncover both common and unique symptoms that are caused by genes. Finally\, the lab seeks to combine the knowledge gained from the screening of mutations and the knowledge from studying individual genes to uncover new insights into inhibitory neuron development. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-low-hanging-fruit-exploring-monogenic-syndromes-with-elevated-rates-of-autism-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240212T225005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T225005Z
UID:8847-1708592400-1708603200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Developing An Effective Student Exit Summary via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Families will: \n\nAnalyze the importance of students’ self-determination skills in making the Student Exit Summary a meaningful and relevant document.\nLearn the federal and state requirements for the Student Exit Summary.\nRecognize and identify the required components of the Student Exit Summary.\nIdentify a process for the development and issuance of the Student Exit Summary that is student-centered.\n\n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER TODAY FOR THIS FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/developing-an-effective-student-exit-summary-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240116T233419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T233419Z
UID:8778-1708945200-1708950600@autismwny.org
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/2024-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20231113T203956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T203956Z
UID:8499-1709121600-1709127000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager/ Education Specialist\, Parent to Parent of NYS for this presentation on What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP\nThis training will teach parents\, grandparents\, guardians about appropriate Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services how they allow students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from the general education curriculum and to meet Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. For every student with an IEP\, federal and state regulations require that the team consider the student’s need for assistive technology devices and services. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-you-need-to-know-about-assistive-technology-in-the-iep-webinar-6/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240110T160244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T160244Z
UID:8724-1709571600-1709578800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:How To Foster And Support Self-Determination In All Students via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Participants will: \n\nRecognize and identify the definition of self-determination and the elements that comprise self-determination\nAccess and utilize materials and resources to aid in the promotion of self-determination throughout the transition planning process\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/how-to-foster-and-support-self-determination-in-all-students-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240110T161301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T161301Z
UID:8726-1709715600-1709726400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Test Accommodations For Students With Disabilities - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn: \n\nThe purpose of test accommodations\nThe define the types of test accommodations\nUnderstand their role in supporting a student with their test accommodations\nRecognize that instructional accommodations used in the classroom should be aligned with the testing accommodations provided during assessment.\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/test-accommodations-for-students-with-disabilities-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240117T164139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T164139Z
UID:8797-1709722800-1709726400@autismwny.org
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-3/2024-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20240110T161931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T161931Z
UID:8728-1709726400-1709729100@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Live\, Learn\, Work And Play: What To Do After Graduation! - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Amherst School District Family Support Center and Parent Network are partnering to provide families with three informative lunch and learn sessions about transition! \nDo you have a child that is entering high school\, or you just want to learn about services out there for special education students? Does your child have an IEP or a 504 Plan? \nProfessionals are also welcome to learn more. \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/live-learn-work-and-play-what-to-do-after-graduation-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20231114T185552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T185552Z
UID:8512-1709730000-1709733600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The Gut\, Autism\, and Mental Health - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the relationship between the gut-brain axis\, mental health\, and autism. \nSPEAKER \nCalliope Holingue\, MPH\, PhD is a research faculty member at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute. A psychiatric epidemiologist by training\, she also has a joint academic appointment as an assistant professor from the Department of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-gut-autism-and-mental-health-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T160503
CREATED:20231113T201200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T154547Z
UID:8487-1710268200-1710271800@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-3/2024-03-12/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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