Events

ASK ME ANYTHING – BEHAVIOR EDITION

No registration required • Need advice on tantrums or meltdowns? • Need help implementing strategies? • Tried everything and need some new ideas? • Experiencing a new or challenging behavior? Click the link or call in to Ask Me Anything … Continued

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FRONT DOOR FAMILY INFORMATION SESSION via WebEx

People new to the OPWDD system can access services and supports through the Front Door.  The Front Door is the way OPWDD connects people to the services they need and want.  Once you enter, a person-centered planning process begins which … Continued

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Coping Skills

Coping Skills - Defining & developing creative coping strategies to help manage emotions & behavior challenges Participants will learn about what coping skills are and why they are important.  Educate participants on how to develop and utilize healthy coping skills … Continued

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Let’s Talk: Mindfulness & Managing Stress

Do You…. • Feel overwhelmed and unable to stop? • Find yourself dwelling on the past and/or worrying about the future? • Feel stuck in a cycle of regret, exhaustion, and fear? • Want to learn how mindfulness can reduce … Continued

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BUFFALO PARENT & CAREGIVER CHAT SESSIONS

Join us at our weekly chat sessions to discuss your questions & concerns.  Buffalo Families! We are here to answer your questions and concerns on a wide range of topics including • Transitions • Meltdowns • Time Management • Technology … Continued

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Family Fun Hour: Make Me Laugh!

Do you like to tell jokes?  Join us for an hour of humorous and wholesome fun where participants will do their best to make others laugh.  Don’t know any good jokes?  That’s okay….tell a funny story, make silly faces, or … Continued

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Family & Caregiver Group for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities

Prevention Works Office 501 W. 3rd Street (Suites 3&4), Jamestown, NY

Provides a welcoming environment for parents, family members and other caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. RSVP TO ATTEND www.parentnetworkwny.org or (716) 332-4170 or info@parentnetworkwny.org If you are interested in attending but … Continued

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Ask Me Anything! Behavior Edition

No registration required. • Need advice on tantrums or meltdowns? • Need help implementing strategies? • Tried everything and need some new ideas? • Experiencing a new or challenging behavior? Click the link https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/329637733 or call in to Ask Me … Continued

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Family & Caregiver – Niagara Autism Group

Empower Children's Academy 9812 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY

Provides a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support. Practicing Social Distancing but still need to talk?  We will be meeting via Zoom meeting on … Continued

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Let’s Talk: Mindfulness & Managing Stress

Do You…. • Feel overwhelmed and unable to stop? • Find yourself dwelling on the past and/or worrying about the future? • Feel stuck in a cycle of regret, exhaustion, and fear? • Want to learn how mindfulness can reduce … Continued

Free