Autism Society Western New York

A Family’s Guide to Student-Led IEPs via Zoom
2021-06-03 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Get your child involved in planning for his/her future!
Students who participate in their own Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings often know more about their own disability, rights, goals, and accommodations. Through this participation, students have the opportunity to practice many skills that will help facilitate their independence, their ability to overcome obstacles and lead more self-determined lives.
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/a-familys-guide-to-student-led-ieps-2/
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170

CCM Independence Connection
2021-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | The Autism Resource Center, 97 Main St., Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
CCM Independence Connection with Miss Brittaney, OT.

Weekly classes for adolescents who could benefit from life skills training to support independence. Several topics will be covered over the course of the school year, including grocery shopping and cooking, cleaning, organizing and time management, self-care, job skills, money management, and relationship skills.
**If a student requires hands on support during any part of the program an adult is required to stay during the duration of the class.**
**Please note: Additional fees may apply throughout the semester. An invoice will be emailed a week prior to the class and payment must be received prior to class**
For more information, email: collabcomm.mission@gmail.com
Register at https://www.collaborativecommunitymission.org/event-registration
**Please note that classes will take place at The Autism Resource Center at 97. Main Street, in Hamburg NY or Virtual via Zoom.**

April 14, 2021- June 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Cost: $50 for 10 week session

Webinar: A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
2021-06-02 17:30 - 19:00
Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The 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.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 516-381-4350 with any questions.
Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2960698252726528268

Webinar: Education for Empowerment: School and Teens in Healthcare Transition
2021-06-01 18:00 - 19:15
Parent to Parent of NYS presents the webinar: Education for Empowerment: School and Teens in Healthcare Transition presented by Lin Perry, Project Director for Family to Family Healthcare Information Center. As our youth with ID/DD or special healthcare needs transition from pediatric to adult healthcare systems, self-advocates and parents alike need to understand the importance of transitioning their healthcare effectively. While many people engage in transition planning for their education to adult systems, sadly healthcare, isn’t often included in those plans. And yet, good health is the most fundamental and foundational aspect of any person’s success.
In this webinar participants will learn what research says, what issues to consider, the importance of transitioning healthcare and some effective means to begin a plan to transition for the caregiver/parent or for the child. The focus is on being a good parent partner with health professionals, and using some tools to begin the conversations and plan for and insure success.
Contact Maryalice Fegeley, email mfegeley@ptopnys.org with any questions.
Click here to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5217830700770560014

Family & Caregiver Support Group-virtual meeting via Zoom
2021-06-01 17:30 - 19:30
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or suspect they have a disability?
Do you want to
~ feel less overwhelmed?
~ feel a sense of belonging?
Get the support you need from Parent Network of WNY & other group members!
First Tuesday of the Month
5:30 pm to 7 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96127043675?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 961 2704 3675, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Mindfulness Stress Reduction 2021 Series via Zoom
2021-05-27 19:00 - 19:45
GOT STRESS? We Can Help!
This ongoing series is an opportunity for parents, caregivers, and youth with disabilities across New York State to meet virtually and learn how mindfulness can help with change and planning for the future. Join us to learn strategies and techniques to reduce stress and for a chance to connect with other youth and their families. Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to whatever is happening in our lives, both inside and out.
Mindfulness Stress Reduction Series sessions every 2 weeks from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
May 27
June 10, 24
July 8, 22
August 5, 19
September 2, 16, 30
Register once and use the same link for every session!
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/mindfulness-stress-reduction-series/

Speak-Up! Skills for Effective Advocacy & How to Prepare for Meetings via Zoom
2021-05-27 18:00 - 20:00
This workshop is for parents, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities who participate in various meetings with professionals throughout a school year. The class will provide you with tips on how to be prepared and organized. You will learn how to be a powerful advocate (someone who speaks up).
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/speak-up-skills-for-effective-advocacy-how-to-prepare-for-meetings-2/

Webinar: NYS Autism Insurance Reform
2021-05-27 12:00 - 13:15
Parent to Parent of NYS presents the webinar: NYS Autism Insurance Reform presented by Lin Perry, Project Director for Family to Family Healthcare Information Center. Autism Insurance Reform legislation became effective in 2013, however aspects of the bill, related to Applied Behavioral Analysis, are still being worked on within the NYS government. This webinar will address the overall legislation, who it assists, and how, and will also give an update on the current status of the ABA portion of the legislation.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 or email tbeauparlant@ptopnys.org with any questions.
Click here to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4245402825954637069

Webinar: Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs
2021-05-26 17:30 - 18:45
Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Powerful and intense feelings are natural and common responses to parenting a child with exceptional needs. This training will provide an overview of common emotions experienced by parents and discuss how by sharing and acknowledging these emotions parents can find the inner strength needed to face and embrace their role as a parent of a child with special needs.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.
Webinar registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5635425214034836236

Preschool Special Education Process - Virtual
2021-05-25 08:30 - 14:30
Gain an understanding of the IEP process including the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), the roles and responsibilities of all parties.

Understand the preschool special education process as described in education laws and regulations.
Know the role of the Chairperson, the Preschool Provider, the Evaluator, the County, the parents and the Committee.
Develop practices which encourage parental involvement and cultivate home-school partnerships.
Learn that the Committee will be making decisions that will result in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that meets state requirements and will result in educational benefit to the student.

REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT
https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=19584&I=3773990
Important Registration Information:

Registration is via MyLearningPlan and closes May 21, 2021.
The workshop is limited to 30 participants, so please register early.
To register, click on the hyperlink above. When the registration page opens, click on the “Enroll” button.
If your district or agency does not use Frontline (MyLearningPlan), you will be able to sign up for a free account as part of the registration process.
Meeting link and materials will be sent to registrants on Friday, May 21.

REC FEST
2021-05-22 10:00 - 12:00
Join Parent Network WNY for an outdoor event where you will learn more about WNY area sports and recreation programs available to individuals with disabilities!
Where: On the lawn next to Parent Network WNY, 1021 Broadway St., Buffalo, NY 14212 (Corner of Clark St. and Kent St.)

CCM's Music Connection with Miss Sara Rogers!
2021-05-21 17:30 - 18:00
Join Miss Sara Rogers a board certified music therapist for monthly music enrichment classes. These themed classes are adapted for all ages and abilities and target broad goals such as movement, communication, socialization, and self-expression.
**Please ONLY register the ticket(s) for your child/children that are attending**
** Masks are required for adults and children as tolerated**
**Suggested Donation $5**
LOCATION:
Sweet Pea Bakery
Staub Square, One Buffalo Street, Hamburg, NY 14075

Buffalo Parent & Caregiver Chat Session via Zoom
2021-05-20 19:00 - 20:00
BUFFALO FAMILIES!
We are here to answer your questions and concerns
on a wide range of topics including

Transitions
Meltdowns
Time Management
Technology Needs
Guidance to Resources in Buffalo

Any other topics, general questions or concerns!
Join us via Zoom!
https://zoom.us/j/98967722694
Meeting ID: 989 6772 2694

Chautauqua County Family & Caregiver Support Group - via Zoom
2021-05-20 18:30 - 19:30
Want to feel less overwhelmed? Want to feel a sense of belonging? This is the place for you.
No Judgements! No Fee! Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month from 6:30-7:30PM.
Join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82679660440?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 826 7966 0440
Password: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
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If you have any questions contact us at (716) 332-4170 or info@parentnetworkwny.org or join the group on Facebook for future dates, helpful hints and links: CHQ Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Special Needs

Webinar: Education Records Organizer
2021-05-20 17:30 - 18:45
Please join Dodie Daniels, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Education Records Organizer. This workshop is where parents, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504 and 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.
Contact Tina Beauparlant with questions at 518-381-4350.
Webinar registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/691330442163326219

Charla Con Nosotros!
2021-05-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-05-05 19:00 - 20:00
¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes!
RESPONDEREMOS SUS PREGUNTAS SOBRE…
Transiciones
Educación Especial y Discapacidades
Manejo de tiempo en el Hogar
Trabajo Escolar
Comportamiento
Tecnología
Recursos en Buffalo
¡Y cualquier otro tema que quieras discutir!
Unirse a la Zoom reunión
https://zoom.us/j/95683049386?pwd=[REDACTED]
Reunión ID: 956 8304 9386 Contraseña: [REDACTED]

Buffalo Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders via Zoom
2021-05-19 18:30 - 19:30
Practicing social distancing but still need to talk?
Do you want to
~ feel less overwhelmed?
~ feel a sense of belonging?
Get the support you need from Kathy Doody, Jana Mertz & other group members!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97311273663?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 973 1127 3663
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Upcoming meetings on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
June 16
July 14
August 18
September 15
October 13
November 17
December 15

Research Updates on Maternal Autoantibodies and ASD - Webinar
2021-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
Tune in to hear Judy Van de Water, Ph.D. describe recent research using machine learning to identify several patterns of maternal autoantibodies highly associated with the diagnosis and severity of autism.

Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. The quiz will be added to this page once the event has concluded.

About the speaker:

Dr. Van de Water joined the faculty in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis in 1999. In 2000, she also joined the faculty of the newly formed UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute when she began her research on the immunobiology of autism. Dr. Van de Water’s laboratory pursues research programs pertaining to autoimmune and clinical immune-based disorders including the biological aspects of autism spectrum disorders. The application of Dr. Van de Water’s immunopathology background has been instrumental in the dissection of the immune anomalies noted in some individuals with autism, and in the differentiation of various autism behavioral phenotypes at a biological level. Most notable of these is the investigation of the maternal immune system as it relates to autism spectrum disorders, with particular emphasis on the presence of highly specific maternal autoantibodies to fetal brain proteins. Dr. Van de Water’s seminal work in this area has led to a highly specific biomarker of autism risk as well as three patents leading to the commercialization of this technology. Dr. Van de Water is currently the Director of the NIEHS funded Center for Children’s Environmental Health at UC Davis, investigating potential environmental risk factors contributing to the incidence and severity of childhood autism.

Register: https://www.autism.org/maternal-antibodies-asd/

Webinar: Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs
2021-05-18 12:00 - 13:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Program Manager / Education Specialist for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents. At the same time, parenting a child with special needs requires energy, focus, and enthusiasm to be effective in our role. The better off we are emotionally and physically, the better off our families will be. Join us for this webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress.
Contact Maryalice Fegeley at 716-427-5140 with any questions.
REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7621601710198411532

Northtowns Family & Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
2021-05-17 19:00 - 20:30
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or suspect they have a disability?
Do you want to
~ feel less overwhelmed?
~ feel a sensed of belonging?
Get the support you need from Parent Network of WNY, Empower and other group members!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99541728957?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 995 4172 8957
Passcode: [REDACTED]
NO JUDGEMENTS – NO FEES – ALL ARE WELCOME
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170

Rise with CCM Annual Fundraiser
2021-05-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Rise Fitness Studio, 97 Main St., Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
May 15, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Rise Fitness Studio, 97 Main St, Hamburg, NY 14075, USA

Join The Collaborative Community Mission (CCM) and Rise Fitness Studio for an outdoor mini-bootcamp for children ages 4-10!
** Only one family ticket in the amount of a $20 donation is needed per family. Please list the Childs name and age when registering for this event **

REGISTER: https://www.collaborativecommunitymission.org/events-1/rise-with-ccm-annual-fundraiser

Residential Placement Online Discussion Group via Zoom
2021-05-13 19:00 - 20:00
Are you considering a residential school or program for your son/daughter and just don’t know how you will ever be able to make this decision? Do you feel guilty for even thinking about it? Do you have a family member in a residential program and are struggling to make peace with this decision? Parent to Parent is excited to host a new Parent Discussion Group facilitated by Mariela Adams, for families with children and adults of all ages that have children in residential school or are considering a residential placement for their loved one. Come join us for an hour of support and conversation about this important topic. The group will meet monthly.
You must register in advance to attend. Online Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsce-rpj4rEtUP8H1L-Y8_CZAtLhOJ1vXx
Questions? Contact: Valerie Colavecchio vcolavecchio@ptopnys.org

Mindfulness Stress Reduction 2021 Series via Zoom
2021-05-13 19:00 - 19:45
GOT STRESS? We Can Help!
This ongoing series is an opportunity for parents, caregivers, and youth with disabilities across New York State to meet virtually and learn how mindfulness can help with change and planning for the future. Join us to learn strategies and techniques to reduce stress and for a chance to connect with other youth and their families. Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to whatever is happening in our lives, both inside and out.
Mindfulness Stress Reduction Series sessions every 2 weeks from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
May 13, 27
June 10, 24
July 8, 22
August 5, 19
September 2, 16, 30
Register once and use the same link for every session!
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/mindfulness-stress-reduction-series/

CCM Sensory Connection
2021-05-13 18:15 - 18:45 | Memorial Park Hamburg, NY, Lake and Union St., Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
May 13, 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM
Memorial Park, Lake St, Hamburg, NY 14075, USA

Join Ms. Caity, for 30-minutes of sensory FUN! Learn all about FROGS and recreating their habitat by making a sensory bin!
Limited spots available! $10 per child to cover costs of materials.

REGISTER: https://www.collaborativecommunitymission.org/events-1/ccm-sensory-connection

Webinar: Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
2021-05-12 12:00 - 13:30
Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents the webinar Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Children prenatally exposed to alcohol become adults with FASD. Understanding that the permanent brain damage caused by prenatal alcohol exposure may be the reasons individuals with FASD fail in school, treatment, in the workforce, and with relationships, can help us to form strategies that may work and help the individual have a successful, happy life.
This webinar will give a brief overview of FASD, identify some of the challenges of raising an individual with FASD over the lifespan and look at strategies that could be useful when living or working with them.
Contact Tina Beauparlant with questions at 518-381-4350.
Webinar registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/236813225960998157

Having The Talk: Sexual Behavior, Reproduction and Youth with Disabilities via Zoom
2021-05-11 18:00 - 20:00
Would you like to have a more comfortable conversation about sexuality and sexual identity with your family member with a disability?/
Do you want to learn what words to use so that you can “have the talk” or answer questions about how their bodies are changing?
Learn the value of early and ongoing discussions and appropriate social behavior at home and in the community.
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/having-the-talk-sexual-behavior-reproduction-and-youth-with-disabilities-2/
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170
CTLE Credits Available

Buffalo Parent and Caregiver Chat Session
2021-05-06 19:00 - 20:00
BUFFALO FAMILIES!
We are here to answer your questions and concerns on a wide range of topics including

Transitions
Meltdowns
Time Management
Technology Needs
Guidance to Resources in Buffalo

Any other topics, general questions or concerns!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98967722694
Meeting ID: 989 6772 2694

CHQ Family/Caregiver Support Group of Children with Special Needs
2021-05-06 18:30 - 19:30

Toilet Training and Other Difficult Topics via Zoom
2021-05-06 18:00 - 19:00
Buffalo SEPAC and Comprehensive Behavioral Supports (CBS) Presents: Toilet Training and Other Difficult Topics featuring Tobey Lass, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA-NY via Zoom webinar on May 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
CBS is looking forward to servicing families in the Buffalo area.
Sign up for SEPAC Parent Workshop 5/6/2021 (google.com)
