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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. \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:20260403T154357
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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:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
CREATED:20240118T160353Z
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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:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154357
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154357
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:20260403T154357
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154357
CREATED:20240110T162654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T162654Z
UID:8730-1710406800-1710417600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Student Involvement In The Individualized Education Program (IEP) For Families - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn: \n\nThe how and why to meaningfully engage and promote their child’s participation in the development of their IEPs and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting.\nIdentify and discuss how to build and encourage their child’s self-determination skills.\nReceive and review materials and resources to promote student involvement in the IEP.\nUtilize qualitative data from previous participants to support the team throughout the 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/student-involvement-in-the-individualized-education-program-iep-for-families-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T140000
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UID:8900-1710770400-1710774000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Getting On The Same Page: Helping Families And Youth To “Think College”
DESCRIPTION:Students with intellectual disability want to go to college – and they can! But they can’t get there alone. They need educators and family members who understand what skills are necessary to make it happen and will support them to achieve their goals. And they need resources to help them (and their families!) understand the college search and application process. \nThink College created the “Think Higher. Think College.” public awareness campaign to inform and educate teachers\, school administrators\, support professionals\, college staff and faculty\, families\, and students themselves that college is an option for students with intellectual disability. The public awareness campaign includes new tools to make the process easy to understand and doable. \nJoin us for this free webinar to learn about the current picture of inclusive higher education in the US\, and hear from college students with intellectual disability from around the country\, along with educators and family members\, to learn how we can “Think Higher. Think College.” together. \nDuring this webinar attendees will learn about:– The current situation regarding college options for students with intellectual disability.– New resources from the Think Higher. Think College. campaign.– Options that exist for students with intellectual disability\, how to guide students to pursue college\, and what the college experience is like for a student with intellectual disability. \nASL interpretation & Spanish interpretation will be offered! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/getting-on-the-same-page-helping-families-and-youth-to-think-college/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T082000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T140000
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UID:8891-1710836400-1710856800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:WNYRCASD Virtual Conference - Expanding Supports to Children with Autism Who Demonstrate Problem Behavior
DESCRIPTION:WNYRCASD Annual Conference \nThe WNYRCASD Annual Conference includes presentations by experts in the field of autism spectrum disorder on evidence-based interventions and practices shown to improve educational outcomes. \n\nVirtual Conference – Expanding Supports to Children with Autism Who Demonstrate Problem Behavior\n \n\nMarch 19\, 2024 (8:20 am – 2:00 pm)\nRegistration: $25\nContinuing Education Units Available: $15\nSponsored by The Summit Center and the Western New York Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders\nView the flyer here.\n\nTo register for the conference\, visit https://nysrcasd.org/events/1212/registrations/new \nThis conference is sponsored by the WNY Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and The Summit Center for teachers\, therapists\, other helping professionals\, and parents. The field has made considerable progress in the effective treatment of children with autism and behavior problems that interfere with school functioning. Nevertheless\, there are examples of unsuccessful intervention efforts\, particularly with children with comorbid conditions or significant social and pragmatic communication impairments. In addition\, there have been some criticisms that interventions are challenging to implement in a school setting and may lack an expression of compassion. This conference will provide participants with a broader perspective of essential elements of effective and compassionate interventions for children who present developmental and behavioral challenges. \nDownload flyer for additional information including presenter bios\, abstract\, learning objectives\, and speaker disclosures. \nPresentation 1: 8:30 – 10:00 AM \nSupporting Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Co-Occurring Mental Health Diagnoses (and Their Teams)\nPresented by Katherine Bellone Mount\, Ph.D.\, BCBA\, ABPP\nAssociate Professor\, Center for Autism Care\, University of Texas Medical Center\, Dallas\, TX \nPresentation 2: 10:15 – 11:45 AM \nPractical Applications of Compassion-focused Care for Clients Experiencing Harmful or Dangerous Behaviors\nPresented by Kristine A. Rodriguez\, M.A.\, BCBA\nChief Clinical Officer\, Autism Learning Partners\, Monrovia\, CA \nPresentation 3: 12:30 – 2:00 PM \nCommunicative Alternatives to Challenging Behavior\nPresented by Jill E. Senner\, Ph.D.\, CCC-SLP\, and Matthew R. Baud\, MS\, CCC-SLP\nTechnology and Language Center\, PC\, Evanston\, IL \nASHA\, BCBA\, CTLE\, OT/OTA\, PT/PTA\, PSY (Pending) CEUs will be available for a fee of $15.00 each. Please see flyer for additional details. \nPlease call 716-629-3417 or email wnyrcasd@thesummitcenter.org with any questions.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/wnyrcasd-virtual-conference-expanding-supports-to-children-with-autism-who-demonstrate-problem-behavior/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T120000
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UID:8736-1710928800-1710936000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information For Families Of Students With Disabilities - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Families/caregivers will understand the essential elements and implications of NYSAA participation \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/new-york-state-alternate-assessment-nysaa-essential-information-for-families-of-students-with-disabilities-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154357
CREATED:20231114T185900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T185900Z
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SUMMARY:How Games Can Help Teach Social Skills - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Playing games is a key part of child development. Children with autism often have difficulty forming peer relationships\, but fostering game skills may serve as a lifelong bridge to engaging with peers. \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/how-games-can-help-teach-social-skills-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154357
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UID:8868-1711044000-1711051200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Namita Modasra\, Education Advocate for this training on Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read your child’s IEP. \nDoes your child have an IEP (Individualized Education Program)? We’ll walk through the different sections of the IEP\, and discuss how to advocate for supports to make sure the IEP reflects your child’s abilities and needs. Because states and local school systems may include additional information\, forms differ from state to state and may vary between school systems within a state. The IEP\, Individualized Education Program\, is a written document that’s developed for each public-school child who is eligible for special education. The IEP is created through a team effort and reviewed at least once a year. This training will teach you how to read the IEP so you can understand what should and can be in the IEP. If you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Member or guardian then this training is for you! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/lets-take-a-crash-course-on-understanding-how-to-read-an-iep-webinar-11/2024-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T141500
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UID:8896-1711096200-1711116900@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:CARD-Albany Annual Spring Conference - livestream March 22\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:CARD – Albany Annual Spring Conference March 22\, 2024 \nThe conference consists of three livestream sessions. Registration is available for each session. \nNOTE:  The sessions will not be recorded\, so there is no way to view the information at a later time. \nSESSION ONE (KEYNOTE): 8:30am-10:00am \nBeyond Inclusion: Creating Communities of Belonging for Students with Disabilities \nPresenter: Erik Carter\, Ph.D. \nObjectives:\nFollowing participation in this session\, participants will be able to:\n1.    Describe key dimensions of belonging identified as important by students with disabilities and their families.\n2.    Tell how advancing belonging can enhance the education of students with disabilities and their learning communities.\n3.    List examples of practices and postures that promote the experience of belonging in schools. \n1.5 contact hours available for CTLE\, NYS LMHC\, NASP\, NYS Psychologists and NYS SW\n  \nSESSION TWO: 10:30am-11:45am \nUnstuck and On Target: Improving Executive Function\, On-Task and Flexible Behavior in Students from Pre-K Through High School \nPresenter: Lauren Kenworthy\, Ph.D. \nObjectives:\nFollowing participation in this seminar\, participants will be able to:\n1.    Identify executive functioning weaknesses in children\, distinguish among different executive functioning skills and how they relate to social skills and emotion regulation in autism.\n2.    Apply specific techniques to support improvement in executive functioning at home or at school.\n3.    Identify specific scripts or vocabulary and when to use them to increase executive function skills. \n1.25 contact hours available for CTLE\, NYS LMHC\, NASP\, NYS Psychologists and NYS SW \n  \nSESSION THREE: 1:00pm-2:15pm \nGuiding Growth: Practical Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors and Fostering Adaptive Skills in Children with Autism \nPresenter: Stephanie Fox\, Ph.D. \nObjectives:\nFollowing participation in this seminar\, participants will be able to:\n1.    Identify three common behavior challenges and place them in a functional framework (i.e.\, the A-B-Cs of behavior).\n2.    List three new strategies for managing challenging behaviors and building adaptive/prosocial skills.\n3.    Demonstrate how to create a tailored reinforcement plan using unique interest areas. \n1.25 contact hours available for CTLE\, NYS LMHC\, NASP\, NYS Psychologists and NYS SW \n  \n\nDownload Flyer\nDownload session descriptions\, objectives\, financial disclosure statements\, and presenter bios\n\nRegistration Information\nRegistration is required. Each participant must use their individual email address to register and log-in. After you register\, you will automatically receive a confirmation email with your Zoom links. Do not share your Zoom links with others as they are specific to each registrant. If you share your link with others\, you will not receive a certificate of attendance. \nREGISTRATION LINK \nCredit/Debit card payment and purchase orders are accepted on the registration form. Please make PO/check payable to: \nThe Research Foundation for SUNY \nc/o Center for Autism and Related Disabilities \n1535 Western Avenue \nAlbany\, NY  12203 \n  \nRegistration Fees: \nNYS Resident: $ 25 \nOut-of-State Resident: $ 40 \n  \nRequests for accommodations may be sent to card@albany.edu or call 518-442-2574. \nCancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made 24 hours before the start of the conference to receive a refund. Please send cancellation request to card@albany.edu. \n\nContinuing Education Available (included in registration fee): \nEach organization/entity uses their own calculation to determine the number of CEUs based on contact hours. As with all continuing education\, the attendee should  verify CEU requirements by their professional organization and/or state licensure board. \nPLEASE NOTE:  Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must attend the entire session to receive credit. Late arrival due to difficulties you may have logging into Zoom may not be used as an excuse for partial attendance. Please attempt to log in a few minutes early to allow for any possible technical issues. \nCONTINUING TEACHER AND LEADER EDUCATION: CARD Albany is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved provider of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers\, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants. \nSCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS: CARD Albany is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. CARD maintains responsibility for the program. \nLICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS: University at Albany\, SUNY\, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0194. \nNEW YORK STATE SOCIAL WORKERS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities\, SW CPE\, is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed master social workers # 0292. \nNEW YORK STATE PSYCHOLOGISTS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists in NYS #PSY-0083. \nPLEASE NOTE: NYSCARD- Albany is not offering ASHA CEUs for this conference. They are working to get a new cooperative agreement in place for future conferences.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/card-albany-annual-spring-conference-livestream-march-22-2024/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T103000
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SUMMARY:CPSE To CSE For Parents- webinar
DESCRIPTION:Guardians and family members will understand the timeline vocabulary and process for the transition from Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) to School Age Committee on Special Education (CSE). \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/cpse-to-cse-for-parents-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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