Autism Society Western New York

Autism Society WNY Southtowns Support Coffee
2016-11-17 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Sandy Crawford’s House, 204 Treehaven Rd., East Aurora, NY, 14052, United States
Come and have some adult conversation with other parents of special needs children. Be able to sit and relax and have a cup of coffee and chat with other parents. We will have information on upcoming workshops in WNY,
RSVP: (716) 633-2275 or info@autismwny.org. Day of event call (716 )352-1512.

Autism Society WNY Support Coffee at Sweet Charlotte's
2017-02-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-02-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Sweet Charlottes, 10255 Main Street, Suite 9, Clarence, 14031, United States
Come and have some adult conversation with other parents of special needs children. Be able to sit and relax and have a cup of coffee and chat with other parents.
Sweet Charlotte’s has is a place where you can bring your baby and young children to play while you sit and chat with other parents. Will have registration info for fall workshops in WNY>
RSVP: (716) 633-2275 or info@autismwny.org. Day of event call (716 )352-1512.

Press conference from 10:00 am with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. World Mercury Project - available on line
2017-02-15 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
Press conference: Robert Kennedy Jr and Robert DeNiro
WHO: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Robert De Niro
WHAT: The event will focus on the announcement of a unique challenge with substantial cash award to the American people and media. Kennedy also will address questions about President Trump’s vaccine safety commission. Kennedy and De Niro will be joined by the Hon. Nicholas “Nico” LaHood of San Antonio, TX. Sharyl Attkisson, former CBS Evening News investigative correspondent and current host of the weekly Sunday news program, Full Measure, will moderate the conference.
WHERE: The National Press Club, Washington, DC. The event also will be livestreamed on the World Mercury Project’s Facebook page and at its website: world mercuryproject.org beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. The events starts at 9:25 a.m. ET with an excerpt from a movie. The conference, including Q & A period, is from 10-11 a.m.
WHY: De Niro supports the mission of the World Mercury Project, a non-profit organization in which Kennedy serves as Chairman. The WMP envisions a world where mercury is no longer a threat to the health of our planet and people.

Tools to Assist Students with Autism - The Justice Project at Canisius College
2017-02-15 16:30 - 19:00 | NY
Tools to Assist Students with Autism. Susan Lawrence Dederich , Assistive Technology Service, Buffalo Public Schools
2.5 hours of PD for each session. Bring your own device laptop, tablet or personal device to explore the tools presented. Register by visiting www.canisiu.edu/justice
Canisius College Student Center, Grupp Fireside Lounge (second floor) 2001 Main Street, Buffalo NY . Email justice@canisius.edu.

Autism Society WNY Southtown Support Coffee - Transitioning from High School to Adult Programs (speaker Paula Kerber from Aspire WNY)
2017-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Sandy Crawford’s House, 204 Treehaven Rd, East Aurora, NY, 14052, United States
Autism Society of WNY Support Coffee with Paula Kerber, Coord of Student Services and Assessment, Aspire and Pam Synor, Intake Coord., Aspire
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Sandy Crawford’s House
Address: 204 Treehaven Road
East Aurora, NY 14052
Cost: Free
Learn more about the programs that Aspire of WNY offers for your child who is making the transition from High School to Adult programs . Aspire has a number of innovative programs that make the transition from high school to adult services a positive experience. Join us, sit and relax and have a cup of coffee, and learn more about some innovative transition programing that your child can take advantage of and options for the future. Those of you who have children who have already transitioned, can also benefit from learning more about some great programming for adults.
RSVP: (716) 633-2275 or info@autismwny.org. Day of event call (716 )352-1512.

Sensory Storytime at Kenmore Library
2017-02-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Kenmore Library, 160 Delaware Road , Kenmore , N.Y.
Thursdays at 6:30 pm . Join us for a story time designed for children with sensory issues or who are the the autism spectrum. Small group atmosphere with songs, stories and activities that will help your child feel comfortable . Children up to age 12 are welcome. Space limited. Please call 873-2842 to register

What to do About Challenging Behavior in the Home and Community
2017-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | United Way of Buffalo and Erie County (Board Room), 742 Delaware Ave. , Buffalo, NY, 14209, United States
Parent Network of WNY Workshop
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00pm noon.
Location: United Way of Buffalo and Erie County (meeting in the Board Room)
Address: 742 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
Cost: FREE
Parenting is a full time job with many daily challenges. As parents we teach our children what is the right thing to do and what they should not do. The purpose of this workshop is to help parents recognize the early signs of conflict and implement strategies that can manage the conflict in a proactive way and prevent the conflict from turning into a full blown storm.
To register: Call (716)332-4170 of 1-866-277-4762 or go online: www.parentnetworkwny.org.

What's Next? Transition to Employment After High School
2017-02-23 18:30 - 20:00 | ASI Resource Center, 97 Main Street, Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
Presented by Jeffrey Miller, Autism Services Inc. Employment Services Co-ordinator

Informational workshop will explore the following questions: What employment programs are available? What is Supported employment? How does one ensure successful job placement? Why community based employment?

Please RSVP with Karen Malloy at kmalloy@autism-services-inc.org or 716-992-0131

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Autism Society WNY Northtowns Support Coffee -Cancelled Power Outage
2017-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Sweet Charlottes, 10255 Main Street, Suite 9, Clarence, 14031, United States
CANCELLED – POWER OUTAGE IN CLARENCE NY

Improving Social Challenges
2017-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | West Seneca West Middle School, 395 Center Road , West Seneca , NY, 14224, United States
Presented by Parent Network of WNY

Participants will learn about social challenges related to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and will discover strategies to use at home, school and within the community..

Call to reserve your spot today!
716-332-4170 phone
1-866-277-4762 toll free
www.parentnetwork.org

Autism Society Southtowns Coffee
2017-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Sandy Crawford’s House, 204 Treehaven Rd, East Aurora, NY, 14052, United States

Autism and the Arts: Supporting Students in a Post-Secondary Studio Environment
2017-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
Thurs March 23 is a full day conference. March 22 (evening is a welcome reception . Friday March 24th is an optional day. See agenda on web site www.autismandthearts.eventbrite.com for more info and to register. Wick Center, Daemon College, 4380 Main Street , Buffalo NY
Presentations will focus on the topic of autism and the arts in post-secondary education, with Keynote Address by Dani Bowman, a college student with autism who started her own animation company at age 11.
Presentations will address issues surrounding the difficulties of non-structured learning environments for a neurologically diverse student body, strategies for adapting the studio to multiple learning styles, training visual and performing arts faculty in accommodating neurodiversity, and beginning a support program for non-traditional learners in the studio or theater/rehearsal environments.

All About Autism - A workshop for parents, families and friends
2017-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Parent Network of Western New York, 1021 Broadway Street, Floor 4, Room 442, Buffalo, NY, 14212, United States
Parent Network of WNY Workshop
Would you like to know more about Autism Spectrum Disorders and related community support? Would you like helpful information and ideas from an expert? Learn more about how individuals with ASD communicate and interact, as well as process the information they are taking in around them. Maximize the potential and success for individuals with ASD of all ages. Presentation by autism experts and family members.

RSVP by phone or online to reserve your spot:
(716) 332-4170; www.parentnetworkwny.org

Autism Society Northtowns Support Coffee
2017-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Sweet Charlottes, 10255 Main Street, Suite 9, Clarence, 14031, United States
Autism Society of WNY
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Sweet Charlottes
Address: 10255 Main Street, Suite 9, (Corner of Shisler and Main)
Clarence, NY 14031
Cost: Free
Come and have some adult conversation with other parents of special needs children. Be able to sit and relax and have a cup of coffee and chat with other parents.
Sweet Charlotte’s is a safe and fun place for kids to play. If you have little ones at home that can play independently while you chat in the same area you are welcome to bring them. Please be considerate and do not bring your child if they are sick.
We are asking if you could please RSVP and let us know if you are bringing children and their ages.
RSVP: (716) 633-2275 or info@autismwny.org. Day of event call (716) 352-1512 or 863-4542

Feeding Strategies for Picky Eaters - with Shawn Manvell, SLP. - Autism Society WNY and Autism Services Inc Workshop
2017-04-22 08:45 - 12:45 | Classics V Banquet and Conference Center, 2425 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY, 14228, United States
Past workshop. We are pleased to announce that we will be offering ASHA CEU credit through the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Western New York (SHAWNY), and IACET as well as AOTA CEUs for OTs/COTAs/PTs/PTAs through Learning Partners! Both SHAWNY and Learning Partners are co-sponsors of this workshop.
Cost: $12 parent/$28 professional/$38 SLP/OT/PT with CEUs. Mail check payable to Autism Society WNY Chapter and mail to 19 Limestone Drive, Suite 1, Williamsville NY 14221 . Register on-line at www.friendsofasi.com

Southtowns Coffee Autism Society Western New York
2017-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Sandy Crawford’s House, 204 Treehaven Rd, East Aurora, NY, 14052, United States

MATT Autism Spectrum Connection
2017-05-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Sahlens Sports Park, 7070 Seneca Street , Elma , New York
MATT – Managing Autism Together Today – is having an Autism Spectrum Connection Fair . Resource info for parents and activities for kids. Bounce house, carpet bowling, sensory area, fire trucks etc. Raffle prizes. FREE but please register at link below.

Autism Society WNY Northtown Parent Support Coffee
2017-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Sweet Charlottes, 10255 Main Street, Suite 9, Clarence, 14031, United States
Autism Society of WNY
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Sweet Charlottes
Address: 10255 Main Street, Suite 9, (Corner of Shisler and Main)
Clarence, NY 14031
Cost: Free
Come and have some adult conversation with other parents of special needs children. Be able to sit and relax and have a cup of coffee and chat with other parents.
Sweet Charlotte’s is a safe and fun place for kids to play. If you have little ones at home that can play independently while you chat in the same area you are welcome to bring them. Please be considerate and do not bring your child if they are sick.
We are asking if you could please RSVP and let us know if you are bringing children and their ages.
RSVP: (716) 633-2275 or info@autismwny.org. Day of event call (716) 352-1512 or 863-4542
Links : Sweet Charlottes

DD Day 29th Annual
2017-05-18 08:00 - 17:00 | The Niagara Falls Event & Convention Center, 101 Old Falls Street , Niagara Falls, NY, 14303, United States
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day
Time: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Niagara Falls Event & Convention Center
Address: 101 Old Falls Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Cost: Luncheon: $20 — Workshop only: $15 — Day of event: $20 Over 200 free scholarship tickets available to people who qualify
People with developmental disabilities and their families can access professionals from many different local and regional area agencies who will provide guidance, literature and general information about services they provide. This is the largest conference of it’s kind in the US. 18 separate one- hour workshops . See you there!
For more information, visit: www.DDday.org or
Call: (716) 896-2180
Links : DD DAY Website

Autism Society WNY Southtown Parent Support Group Coffee Autism Society of WNY
2017-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Sandy Crawford’s House, 204 Treehaven Rd., East Aurora, NY, 14052, United States
Come and have some adult conversation with other parents of special needs children. Be able to sit and relax and have a cup of coffee and chat with other parents. NOTE CHANGE IN DATE
RSVP: (716) 633-2275 or info@autismwny.org. Day of event call (716 )352-1512.

Autism Society WNY Northtowns Coffee at Sweet Charlotte's
2017-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Sweet Charlottes, 10255 Main Street, Suite 9, Clarence, 14031, United States
Monthly Support Coffee at Sweet Charlotte’s in Clarence NY.
RSVP at info@autismwny.org or call 716-633-2275 .
Parents are welcome to bring toddlers as Sweet Charlotte’s is a place where “children come to play”. Join other moms and dads of all ages for interesting conversation. Please RSVP with age of child so that we can plan. Also please be considerate of others and if your child is sick we hope to see you next time.

Sweet Charlotte’s is closed on Thursdays so we have the place to ourselves.

Autism Society Southtowns Support Coffee
2017-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 | NY

Autism Society WNY Northtowns and Southtowns Support Coffees taking a break for July and August - See you in September
2017-07-03 | NY
Support Coffees are taking a break during the months of July and August to give our moms who are all volunteers a break .

Autism Society WNY Northtowns and Southtowns Support Coffees taking a break for July and August - See you in September!
2017-08-07 | NY
We are taking a break for the summer as we are all volunteer moms
See you in September !

Au-Some Evenings at Explore and More in East Aurora
2017-09-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Explore & More – The Ralph C Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Explore & More Children’s Museum
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Explore & More Children’s Museum
Address: 300 Gleed Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
Cost: FREE No cost to families and children. Dates: March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, Sept. 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8
The second Friday of the month, Au-Some Evenings give children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Children will have access to the museum and Imagination Playground blocks for more physically active play. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
Space is limited so reservations are essential. Please call 655-5131 ext 21 to secure your spot! or register at http://tinyurl.com/ausomeevening SEE LINK BELOW
Sponsored by: The Exceptional Education Department at Buffalo State; Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, and The Children’s Guild Foundation and The Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association.
Links : Au-some Evenings at Explore and More

Au-Some Aquarium - Niagara Falls NY
2017-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool Street, NIagara Falls, NY, 14301
Au-Some Aquarium
First Friday of Every Month
$10 per family charge Free Parking Free if you are an Aquarium Member
Sept 8 – Seals, October 6- Sturgeons, November 3- Great Lakes, December 1- Penquins
Special evenings dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and sensory friendly environment where families with autism and other special needs can meet, learn and have fun together. Families enjoy touch tank, a sea lion show, art activities, gluten-free snacks and information by community resource specialists.
Developed by Aquarium of Niagara, Women and Children’s Hospital. Supported by The Rotary Club of Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Land the The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston.

Niagara Frontier Sibshops - for siblings
2017-09-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Empower Children’s Academy, 9812 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY, 14304
Workshop for siblings of children with special needs.
A fun-filled project of Empower in Niagara Falls NY
Dates: September 9 and November 11 10 am to 2 pm
Cost: $15 individual child/$20 family (lunch provided)
TO REGISTER: Contact Robin Stevens at 478-9528 or email rstevens@empower-wny.org

Annual Ray Kron Memorial Golf Outing - Sponsored by WNY Chapter American Concrete Institute - Proceeds Benefit the Autism Society WNY Chapter
2017-09-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Chestnut Hill Golf Course, 1330 Broadway, Darien Center, NY, 14040
RAY KRON MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
Sponsored by the WNY Chapter American Concrete Institute ACI
Proceeds to benefit the Autism Society Western New York Chapter
PRICE: $150 per golfer DINNER ONLY: $50
RSVP or for more info : by 9/2 to John Nimmo (716-327-5603 or john.nimmo@lafargeholcim.com
or Rick Marzullo (716(570-8169 or rmarzullo@gernatt.com
Registration starts at 8 am day of event. 10 am Shotgun Start . Dinner to follow event.

Autism Society WNY Southtown's Parent Support Coffee
2017-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Sandy Crawford’s House, 204 Treehaven Rd., East Aurora, NY, 14052, United States
Come and have some adult conversation with other parents of special needs children. Be able to sit and relax and have a cup of coffee and chat with other parents. We will have information on upcoming workshops in WNY, NOTE CHANGE IN DAY OF WEEK TO WEDNESDAY
RSVP: (716) 633-2275 or info@autismwny.org. Day of event call (716 )352-1512.
