Autism Society Western New York

Support Group - Buffalo Autism Group
2018-07-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-08-15 17:30 - 20:30, 2018-09-19 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Aspire Building, 7 Community Drive, Cheektowaga, NY, 14225, United States
Free to attend. Provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. RSVP to attend. Please call (716) 323-6435 or e-mail: jmertz@kaleidahealth.org.
Moderated by: Kathy Ralabate Doody, PhD-Parent of child with autism, Instructor, Exceptional Education at Buffalo State and Jana Mertz, MBA-Program Coordinator, The Children’s Guild Foundation, Autism Spectrum Disorder Center and Oishei Children’s Hospital Of Buffalo.
Child Care is Available. Reservations required by Friday prior to meeting. Reservation forms required for all new children and are available at www.parentnetworkwny.org or call (716) 332-4170. (child-care registration) .
If you are interested in attending but have transportation for other barriers that would limit your participation, please let us know.

Support - Niagara Autism Group
2018-08-06 08:00 - 20:30, 2018-09-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Empower Children’s Academy, 9812 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY, 14304
Free to attend. provides a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders. Moderated by Kim Newton -Licensed Social Worker and Patrick Harden, DD Professional Parent Network. RSVP to Parent Network of WNY to attend. info@parentnetworkwny.org or 716-332-4170. Light refreshments will be served. Childcare is available but you must reserve 1 week in advance. Registration forms are required for all new children. Call number above.

Autism Support Group - For Parents of Teenagers
2018-09-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2018-10-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-11-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Wegman’s Cafe, Back Conference Room, 601 Amherst Street, Buffalo, New York, 14207
Welcoming environment for parents/caregivers of teenagers with ASD . Meet, share experiences and as questions and receive support. All are welcome to attend but group is geared towards parents of teenagers who may be transitioning to higher education, employment and/or independent living .
Moderated by: Tonai Weichmann – Transition Coordinator Parent Network of WNY and Jana Mertz, MBA Program Coordinator Autism Center – Oishei Children’s Hospital.
A group for teens with Asperger’s will be available at the same time with prior registration.
Call 716-332-4175 or support@parentnetworkwny.org for more information.
Free to attend. All are welcome but reservations are appreciated.

Mental Health and ASD- Bridging the Gap - Sponsored by Autism Society WNY and Autism Services
2018-10-13 08:45 - 12:45 | Classics V Banquet and Conference Center, 2425 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY, 14228, United States
Dr. Michael Cummings MD. will give an overview of mental health issues that co-occur with ASD. He will discuss ADHD, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) , bipolar and other mood disorders. Dr. Cummings will also explore the role of commonly used psychiatric medications, as well as their risks and benefits to the individual. Workshop will discuss how to interface with mental health providers to maximize treatment outcomes. Dr. Cummings will also discuss the APIC Program which provides medical and social resources to families in crisis at no charge APIC links families and the individual in need with pivotal services including medical and alternative behavioral health therapies to help avoid hospitalization. They also provide breaks for caregivers and work on improving the home environment.
Dr. Cummings is Medical Director and co-founder of APIC (Access to Psychiatry Through Intermediate Care), Associate Medical Director ECMC and Vice Chair of Department of Psychiatry. UB . His major focus is on developing systems of care for individuals with mental illness and developmental disabilities who are at high risk of hospitalization or incarceration
COST: $13 for Parent/Individual with ASD
$39 for SLP/OT/PT (CEUs)
$29 for OTHER Professional/Paraprofessional or Student
Deadline for registration online Thursday at noon October 11, 2018
Mail in registration deadline: received by Friday October 12, 2018
Walkin registration; add $10 to above fees.
WEBSITE: LINK to PRINT BROCHURE AND/OR REGISTER ONLINE BELOW

Support Group -Buffalo Autism Group
2018-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Aspire Building, 7 Community Drive, Cheektowaga, NY, 14225, United States

CARD ASD conference Part 1 and Part 2 : Promoting Success and Independence in Individuals with Mild to Moderate ASD. The Role of Adaptive Skills
2018-10-25 08:00 - 15:00 | Buffalo Marriott Niagara, 1340 Millersport Hwy, Amherst, NY, 14221
Event description
FREE Annual Buffalo Conference sponsored by Albany’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) thru funding provided by the NYS Education Department. Held at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott. in Amherst NY . FREE.
Part 1: 8:00 am – 11:00 – adaptive skills – which ones are difficult for individuals with ASD. Adaptive skills are more important than cognitive level. formulating goals and identify strategies to teach skills.
11:00-12:00 Lunch on your own
Part 2: 12:00 – 3:00 Promoting Academic Success in Students with ASD: Improving Re
Registration will not be accepted by phone. Preregistration on line is REQUIRED. You can also print out registration and fax it to 518-442-4834. There is NO CHARGE for parents and professionals who are residents of New York State. $15 charge for CEUs. Highly recommended that you print handouts and bring to workshop.
Web site link for information, registration, type of CEU offered, and handouts below

Support -Niagara Autism Group
2018-11-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Empower Children’s Academy, 9812 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY, 14304

Support Group - Buffalo Autism Group
2018-11-14 18:30 - 20:30

Hands on Sensory Processing Experience for Parents and Children
2018-11-17 09:30 - 11:00 | U.B. South Campus, Kimball Tower, Room 113/118, 119 Goodyear Road, Buffalo, NY, United States
Fun and engagin activities will give you an opportunity to experience and use real life suggesitons with their children. Strategies learned will be easy to incorporate into everyday routines. Sponsored by Parent Network . Call 716-332-4170 or email info2 parentnetworkwny.org.

FREE On-line Video - Nutritional and Dietary Interventions for ASD with James Adams PhD
2018-11-30
Prerecorded Video Available Anytime
Cost: Free on-line video
Available any day or time . Nutritional and Dietary Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Randomized, Controlled 12-Month Trial of a Combination of Six Treatments. FREE
Click on website link below

Support Group - Niagara Autism Group
2018-12-03 06:30 - 20:30 | Empower Children’s Academy, 9812 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY, 14304

Support Group - For Parents of Teenagers
2018-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Wegman’s Cafe, Back Conference Room, 601 Amherst Street, Buffalo, New York, 14207

Theatre of Youth - Sensory Friendly Performance - A Charlie Brown Christmas
2018-12-16 10:00 | Theatre of Youth, Buffalo, New York
Live Theatre performance in a sensory friendly environment. Children can sit where they are most comfortable and move around as they need, all while enjoying the magic of live theatre.
All performances start promptly at 10 am . $5 for tickets, general seating. Noise muffling headsets and a calming space are available
To purchase tickets, please contact the TOY box office &16-884-4400 ext. 304 or boxoffice@theatreofyouth.org
OR go to: www.theatreofyouth.org (access code 1N68) .
Watch for Jungle Book March 24, 2019 and Dragons Love Tacos May 19, 2019 .

Autism Support Group - Buffalo Autism Group
2018-12-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Aspire Building, 7 Community Drive, Cheektowaga, NY, 14225, United States

Open House - Fantastic Friends of WNY - Monday Evening January 7
2019-01-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Fantastic Friends of WNY Center, 1284 French Road, Cheektowaga, New York, 14227, United States
Open House – – Come learn more about the Fantastic Friends of WNY Recreation Program for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities
Location: Fantastic Friends of WNY Center, 1284 French Road, Depew NY

Support Group - Daytime - Autism Society WNY and Fantastic Friends of WNY
2019-01-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Fantastic Friends of WNY Center, 1284 French Road, Cheektowaga, New York, 14227, United States
New Daytime Support Group for parents/caregivers of children and adults with disabilities including Autism. Hosted by Fantastic Friends of WNY and the Autism Society of WNY .
Come and learn more about the Fantastic Friends of WNY program which provides unique recreation opportunities for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities.
There will also be handouts on Autism Resources in the WNY area and info on upcoming events in the WNY area. Come and share and learn from other parents of children and adults with developmental disabilities including Autism.
RSVP fantasticfriendswny@gmail.com
Phone: 716-608-6234.
Hope to see you there on Tuesday !

Family & Caregiver Group For Parents Of Teenagers With Autism Spectrum Disorders
2019-01-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-02-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Wegman’s Cafe, Back Conference Room, 601 Amherst Street, Buffalo, New York, 14207
This is a support group for parents & caregivers of teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders. All are welcome to attend, but reservations are appreciated. A group for Teens with Asperger’s will be available at the same time with prior registration. Please contact 716-332-4175 or support@parentnetworkwny.org for more information. This event will be moderated by Tonia Weichmann-Transition Coordinator, Parent Network of WNY and Jana Mertz, MBA-Program Coordinator, Autism Center-Oishei Children’s Hospital. NO COST

Rec Fest 2019 - Daemon College -Wick Social Hall - January 15
2019-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Daemen College 4380 Main Street Amherst, NY 14226, 4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY, 14226, United States
“Join us on January 15th at Daemen College to learn more about Buffalo area sport and recreation programs available for individuals with disabilities. All are welcome-participants, family, friends, caretakers, service providers!” Sponsored by Parent Network of WNY and Daemon College Center for Allied and Unified Sport and Exercise.

Support Group - Evening - Autism Society WNY and Fantastic Friends of WNY
2019-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Fantastic Friends of WNY Center, 1284 French Road, Cheektowaga, New York, 14227, United States
Fantastic Friends of WNY and the Autism Society Western New York have joined together to provide a new evening support group for parents/caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. Come network with other parents and learn more about what is available in the Western New York area.
Meeting held at the Fantastic Friends of WNY Center on French Road in Depew
RSVP fantasticfriendswny@gmail.com
Phone: 716-608-6234.

Bullying and Promoting Well-Being for Students with Disabilities
2019-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Parents Network of WNY, 1000 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, 14202
You will learn about different types of bullying — to recognize the warning signs — and how to add supports into the IEP
Reserve your spot by email: info!parentnetworkwny.org or call 716-332-4170
Please let us know if you need assistance with. childcare when you register, as we can provide a stipend.
on line registration www.parentnetworkwny.org/events

Niagara County Autism Family Support
2019-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Empower Children’s Academy, 9812 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY, 14304
First Monday of almost every month
Facilitated meeting where parents and caregivers of all ages can meet , share experiences, ask questions and receive support
Reservations not necessary unless you need child care
If child care needed, reserve at least one week in advance at www.parentnetworkwny.org or call 716-332-4170 or email info@parentnetworkwny.org
Each child must be registered.
If you have transportation or other issues, that would limit your attendance, please contact us.

Daytime Support Group Meeting - Autism Society WNY and Fantastic Friends of WNY
2019-02-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Fantastic Friends of WNY Center, 1284 French Road, Cheektowaga, New York, 14227, United States
New Daytime Support Group for parents/caregivers of children and adults with disabilities including Autism. Hosted by Fantastic Friends of WNY and the Autism Society of WNY .
Come meet and talk, share and learn from other parents of children and adults with disabilities .
Learn more about Fantastic Friends of WNY programs which provide unique recreation opportunities for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities.
There will also be handouts on Autism Resources in the WNY area and info on upcoming events in the WNY area. Please RSVP so we can plan ahead.
RSVP fantasticfriendswny@gmail.com
Phone: 716-608-6234.
Hope to see you there on Tuesday !

Family & Caregiver Group-DDAWNY for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities
2019-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Aspire Building, 7 Community Drive, Cheektowaga, NY, 14225, United States
Provide a welcoming environment for parents, family members and other caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. Child Care is Available. In order to provide for your child’s individual needs reservations for childcare are required by the Friday prior to the meeting. Registration forms are required for all new children and are available at www.parentnetworkwny.org or call (716) 332-4175. Free To Attend-All Are Welcome But Reservations Are Appreciated. Light dinner will be served.
