Events

SENSORY FRIENDLY FILM

AMC Maple Ridge 8 4276 Maple Rd, Ste C , Amherst, NY

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Sensory Friendly Films are now showing four times per month. Showings are the second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday of each month, Saturday's at 10 a.m. & Tuesday's showings at 7pm. Click on link below … Continued

$5.50

Self-Injurious Behavior with Dr. Lauren Moscowicz

Webinar

Autism Research Institute Online Education Join Dr. Lauren Moscowicz as she shares strategies for developing individualized intervention for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders who are also experiencing anxiety. Lauren Moskowitz, Ph.D., comes to St. John’s University as an Assistant … Continued

Free

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver

Parent Network of Western New York 1021 Broadway, Buffalo, NY

Presented by Parent Network of WNY and the Western New York Institute This OPWDD-approved curriculum provides an introduction to the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver, which is the primary funding mechanism for supporting the Individualized Service Environment (ISE) … Continued

Free

Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)

Parent Network of Western New York 1021 Broadway, Buffalo, NY

Presented by Parent Network of WNY and Buffalo Public Schools Does a child’s behavior create problems in the classroom? What can be done? Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) are part of the special education process which looks at specific student behaviors … Continued

Free

Navigating Adult Services

Frontier Education Center 5120 Orchard Avenue, Hamburg, NY

Presented by Parent Network of WNY and Frontier SEPTA Young adults with disabilities will soon be transitioning into the adult systems for continued guidance and support in achieving their goals. The world of eligibility can be overwhelming and confusing. Participants … Continued

Free

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Wayne A. Secord Therapeutic Preschool 6395 Old Niagara Road, Lockport, NY

Presented by Parent Network of WNY, the Early Childhood Direction Center, and New Directions Youth & Family Services Every child receiving Special Education services has an Individualized Education Program (IEP). What is it and who writes it? What does individualized … Continued

Free

MSC Informational Workshop

Autism Services, Inc. Resource Center 97 Main Street, Hamburg, NY

Presented by Aubrey Sedor, MSC Supervisor This workshop will address the following issues: Eligibility * Transition * Front Door Process * Future Planning * Employment * Self Advocacy * Independent Living Please RSVP with Sara Spaulding at sspaulding@autism-services-inc.org or 716-992-0131.

Free

MAXout Program

Canisius College 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

Institute for Autism Research @ Canisius College Time: Canisius College Location: Canisius College Address: 2001 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14208 Cost: Free The Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College is recruiting high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to … Continued