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SUMMARY:SIBSHOP WNY - Saturday\, April 22\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:When a child is diagnosed with a developmental disorder or serious chronic physical disorder\, the entire family is affected. \nWHAT ARE SIBSHOPS?\nSibshops provide support and guidance to siblings of children with special needs. Siblings are encouraged to share the challenges and celebrate the joys with brothers and sisters in similar situations. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another—if they are given a chance. \nSibshops WNY are lively\, action-packed\, 4-hour workshops. They are held quarterly on Saturdays from 1 PM to 5 PM. The Sibshop model mixes information with special guests\, events\, and discussion activities with new games (designed to be unique\, off-beat\, and appealing to a wide ability range). The minimum age for participation is six years old. \nLOCATION: 2nd Floor—Richard E. Winter Student Center at 98 Hughes Ave. Buffalo\, NY 14208—between Jefferson Avenue and Meech Street.\nREGISTRATION: $20 per session https://www.sibshopwny.com/\nQUESTIONS? Please contact: Susan Putnam\, PhD or Sarah Vallo\, LMHCP. Email: profputnam@gmail.com or lovallos@my.canisius.edu\nPhone: (716) 714-9691
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/sibshop-wny-saturday-april-22-2023/
LOCATION:Richard E. Winter Student Center\, 98 Hughes Ave.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events in WNY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T180000
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SUMMARY:Education Records Organizer via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Barb Hoffman\, Regional Coordinator\, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar.\nThis workshop is where parents\, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504\, CPSE and CSE 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.\nPlease contact with any questions: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350. \nREGISTER here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/education-records-organizer-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230329T185252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T185252Z
UID:7679-1682416800-1682424000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx/online
DESCRIPTION:All Region 1 Self-Direction Information sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address.  This WebEx (if attended in its entirety) satisfies the requirement for attending a Self-Direction information session. \nAttendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance\, please call your SD Liaison.\n**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session. \nRegistration is required. Register here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/region-1-self-direction-information-session-via-webex-online-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230317T163515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T181902Z
UID:7596-1682424000-1682429400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Namita Modasra\, Education Advocate\, Parent to Parent of NYS for this presentation on What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP\nThis training will teach parents\, grandparents\, guardians about appropriate Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services how they allow students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from the general education curriculum and to meet Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. For every student with an IEP\, federal and state regulations require that the team consider the student’s need for assistive technology devices and services.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Tina Beauparlant at (518) 381-4350. \nREGISTER here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-you-need-to-know-about-assistive-technology-in-the-iep-via-zoom/2023-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230329T204750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T204750Z
UID:7695-1682438400-1682445600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English) via WebEx/online
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services\, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.\nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegistration for a session is required. Register here. \nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here:https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door \nIf you need assistance\, contact Erin Caglioti at 631-416-3943 or erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/front-door-information-session-english-via-webex-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230317T163957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T164022Z
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SUMMARY:Parents Considering a Residential Placement Discussion Group via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering residential placement for your family member? Parent to Parent of New York State is excited to host a new Parent Discussion Group facilitated by Sharon Linne for families with children and adults of all ages who are considering placement in a residential school or a group home. Come join Sharon Linne for an hour of support and conversation about this important topic. \nREGISTER here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/parents-considering-a-residential-placement-discussion-group-via-zoom-6/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T140000
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SUMMARY:Aquatic Therapy Programming for Individuals with Autism - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn about aquatic therapy programming for autistic individuals aimed at removing barriers to involvement and expanding recreation repertoire to build memories and experiences together in a community-based setting. \nJennifer Knott\, CTRS\, works to assist individuals with special needs in a community-based setting. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelors in Leisure Studies with Concentration in Recreation Therapy and a minor in Psychology and a member and Presenter at the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute. “In working with children\, adults\, and families with special needs\, we recognize the the many barriers to recreation involvement. We strive to eliminate as many barriers as possible by designing inclusive\, goal-driven\, individualized\, and meaningful recreation programs. We believe that recreation activities can assist people with special needs and families in expanding their recreation repertoire\, memories\, and experiences together.” She currently serves as the Executive Director of Rec2Connct located in Wadsworth\, Ohio. \nREGISTER here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/aquatic-therapy-programming-for-individuals-with-autism-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230417T145818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T154448Z
UID:7770-1682524800-1682528400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:MAKING A DIFFERENCE - LEARN ABOUT CAREERS WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
DESCRIPTION:MAKING A DIFFERENCE – LEARN ABOUT CAREERS WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM\nPresenter:  Jan M. Downey\, MA\, CCC-SLP\, TSHH\, Director of Long Island Speech Language Services Eden II Programs\n\nFREE!  Register here.\n \nIndividuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have learning deficits in areas of communication\, socialization and behavior that effect all aspects of their lives. There are many interesting career paths available for those that are interested in helping people with autism throughout their lives. 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/7770/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230421T181144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T182833Z
UID:7781-1682539200-1682541000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Fearlessly Different: An Autistic Actor's Journey to Broadway's Biggest Stage - television program
DESCRIPTION:Watch an upcoming television program featuring Mickey Rowe and neurodiversity-affirming speech-language therapist and Buffalo native Amy Pinder on WBBZ-TV on Wednesday\, April 26 at 8 pm or Saturday\, April 29 at noon on Channel 5 on Verizon FiOS\, Spectrum\, and DISH and Channel 67 on DirecTV.\n \nMickey is an actor\, director\, speaker\, author\, and consultant who has been featured in The New York Times\, the Today Show\, NPR\, The Wall Street Journal\, NBC\, The Huffington Post\, Forbes\, Vogue\, CNN\, and PBS. He is the first autistic actor to play Christopher Boone\, the lead role in the Tony Award-winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time\, and the title role in the Tony Award-winning play Amadeus. He keynoted at the International Council on Development and Learning\, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts\, The Kennedy Center\, Yale University\, Columbia University\, Disability Rights Washington\, The Gershwin Theatre on Broadway\, New York Public Library\, and more.\n \nAn autistic and legally blind person\, Mickey Rowe is a disability and accessibility expert who has led DEIA trainings and workshops for Nordstrom\, Pfizer\, BrightHouse\, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts\, Metropolitan Opera\, New York City Ballet\, and more. He was the founding Artistic Director of the National Disability Theatre\, which partners with Tony Award-winning companies\, like La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego and the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Most recently\, Mickey authored the award-winning\, bestselling book Fearlessly Different. (Link to article written by Annette Pinder in Buffalo Healthy Living.)\n \nTo learn more about Mickey\, see video clips of his appearances\, purchase his book\, or arrange to have him speak at your organization\, visit http://www.mickeyrowe.com.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/fearlessly-different-an-autistic-actors-journey-to-broadways-biggest-stage-television-program/2023-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230329T204125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T205112Z
UID:7693-1682600400-1682607600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (Chinese) via WebEx/online
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services\, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.\nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegistration for a session is required. Register here. \nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door \nIf you need assistance\, contact 如果您需要帮助，请联系 Xindi Xu @ 718-722-2745 或发送电子邮件至 \n  \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/front-door-information-session-english-via-webex-online/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230202T184656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T184656Z
UID:7382-1682865000-1682868600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:BPO Exceptional Kids:  Dan Brown Wild Symphony
DESCRIPTION:BPO Exceptional Kids:  Dan Brown Wild Symphony \nDan Brown\, author of The Da Vinci Code\, has created a uniquely entertaining multimedia symphony show based on his book of children’s poetry featuring Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! Don’t miss this ‘mindful\, humorous\, musical\, and unique’ experience that will enchant both young and old! \nCost:  $7.00 child/adult \nPurchase tickets \nThe program offers a number of benefits for Exceptional Kids families\, including: \n\nYouTube playlists to help patrons prepare and familiarize themselves with the music to be played at each concert\,\ninclusive pre-concert sensory activities provided by GiGi’s Playhouse Buffalo\,\na designated quiet space for families (in the event that children need to take a break)\,\naugmentative hearing devices\,\nnoise-muffling headphones\, and\nlarge-font setlists of concert repertoire. and their families.\n\nAwareness and Education presentations are administered by WCHOB Autism Center professionals for BPO staff\, ushers and volunteers to help increase everyone’s understanding of autism spectrum disorders and provide best practices to communicate and interact with Exceptional Kids \nFor more information\, and to get involved please contact the Education Department at (716) 242-7822 or email rpudlewski@bpo.org. \nVisit BPO for Exceptional Kids.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/bpo-exceptional-kids-dan-brown-wild-symphony/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events in WNY
GEO:42.9023864;-78.8819182
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230329T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T205445Z
UID:7699-1682931600-1682938800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English) via WebEx/online
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services\, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.\nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegistration for a session is required. Register here. \nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door \nIf you need assistance\, contact Richard Labonte at 585-241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/front-door-information-session-english-via-webex-online-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230320T175246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T175246Z
UID:7628-1682964000-1682967600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Loss\, Grief\, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Barb Hoffman\, Regional Coordinator\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents on Loss\,Grief and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs.\nPowerful 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. \nREGISTER here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/loss-grief-and-adjustment-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-webinar-6/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230421T191154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T204614Z
UID:7792-1683027000-1683032400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Section 504\, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Nancy Marmet\, Education Advocate\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents a webinar on Section 504\, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools.\nThis training will introduce you to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This training is designed to provide you with an understanding of the law\, how it applies to educational programs and to students with disabilities. Children who qualify under this law receive services and/ or accommodations in the public-school system without being classified under IDEA/IDEIA and their school district’s Committee on Special Education. \nIf you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Member\, or just interested in this topic\, then this training is for you!\nIf you have a question\, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350. \nREGISTER
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/section-504-students-with-disabilities-in-public-private-schools-webinar-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230108T164208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T164208Z
UID:7182-1683118800-1683122400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:How Age – and Age of Diagnosis – Affect Quality of Life - webinar
DESCRIPTION:A significant proportion of autistic adults today were not diagnosed until later in life\, a group referred to as the ‘lost generation\,’ which may affect mental health.  Learn about research investigating how age\, and age of diagnosis\, affects quality of life. \nTHE SPEAKER \nGray Atherton\, PhD\, has a BSc in Child Development from Vanderbilt University\, a Master’s in Counselling from University of Houston\, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Individual Differences from University of Houston. She has previously lectured at University of Houston and the University of Wolverhampton. Prior to entering academia\, Gray was a counselor for adolescents with neurodevelopmental conditions. “I am interested in understanding how people with autism spectrum condition see the social world. Specifically\, I explore individual differences in social processing and how these differences often found in people with autism also exist in the general population. I also investigate anthropomorphism\, or seeing the human in the non-human\, and how this relates to social processing in autism. To investigate this\, I am developing virtual reality techniques that allow for anthropomorphic experiences. My other research interest lies more broadly in embodied social processing. I am particularly interested in how movement can affect the way we see ourselves and our social partners\, and how this can be used to understand special populations.” \nREGISTER:  https://www.autism.org/age-and-diagnosis/
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/how-age-and-age-of-diagnosis-affect-quality-of-life-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T164500
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230417T142900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T143300Z
UID:7760-1683277200-1683305100@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:RCASD Old Westbury's FREE Online Autism Conference: Teaching to Successful Outcomes: Supporting Children with Autism in the Home\, School & Community
DESCRIPTION:Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (RCASD) at SUNY Old Westbury’s FREE Online Autism Conference: Teaching to Successful Outcomes: Supporting Children with Autism in the Home\, School & Community on Friday\, May 5 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. This conference is geared to families\, caregivers\, individuals with autism\, educators\, administrators\, paraprofessionals\, and related service providers.\n\n\n\n\n“You’re Going to Love this Kid!”: Supporting Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom \nPresenter: Paula Kluth\, Ph.D.\n9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\n \nIn this keynote session\, participants will consider how language drives practice and how our understanding of human difference can be either a barrier or a tool in the inclusive classroom. Dr. Kluth will share stories of positive practices in inclusive schools and discuss how rejecting a deficit model and exploiting strengths can benefit both students and their teachers. Three powerful strategies will be shared\, and two teacher-tested tools will be highlighted.\n \nSocial Thinking\, Social Learning and Becoming a Social Detective\nPresenter: Nancy Tarshis MA\, MS CCC-SLP\n10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n \nThis talk will focus on understanding the concept of social competence and the impact of social learning differences in the academic sector. We will discuss differentiated teaching and a few key strategies for honoring and supporting neurodiverse students in meeting personal goals at school.\n \nTeaching Emotional Awareness and Regulation Strategies to Children with Autism\nPresenter: Anton Shcherbakov Psy.D.\, BCBA\n12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.\n \nChildren with ASD often experience difficulty identifying emotions in themselves and in others. Prior research has demonstrated that these deficits subsequently produce significant emotional regulation challenges. Difficulties with emotional awareness and regulation not only impact social relationships but can also inhibit the development of independent functioning across a variety of settings. In this workshop\, we will review typical emotional awareness and regulation deficits among children with ASD. We will then discuss how to implement simple interventions that seek to improve emotional awareness and regulation skills.\n \nSupport for Challenges with Feeding and Toileting: From Assessment to Intervention\nPresenter: Bianca Coleman Ph.D.\, NCSP\, BCBA-D\n2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.\n \nMany children diagnosed with Autism experience some degree of difficulty with either feeding or toileting. This discussion aims to provide practical guidelines for evaluating the impact of challenges in these areas as well as identifying the next steps for assessment and treatment.\n \nRest Assured: Solutions for Childhood Sleep Problems\nPresenter: Keira Moore Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, LBA\n3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.\n \nMore than half of all children experience sleep problems at some point in their lives\, and those numbers are even higher for children on the autism spectrum. Join Dr. Keira Moore\, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and sleep expert as she shares her top strategies for assessing and treating childhood sleep.\n\n\n\nCertificates of Attendance \n\nA certificate of attendance will be issued to all attendees. Attendance is usually verified within 72 hours of the event and surveys are sent to all attendees. A certificate of attendance is generated automatically upon completion of the surveys. \n \nContinuing Education Information\nCEUs (for BACBs only) and CTLEs are being offered for this conference. Eligibility is verified after review of system generated attendance reports as well as poll data.\n \nContinuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLEs)\nSUNY Old Westbury is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of Teaching Initiatives as an approved provider of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers\, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants. A total of up to 6.5 CTLE hours are available for this conference. The total fee for CTLEs is $10 and is payable at time of registration.\n \nBehavior Analyst Certification Board\nSUNY Old Westbury is recognized as an approved provider of BACB CEUs. The cost is $10 per credit payable at the time of registration. Up to 6 credits are available for this conference.\n \nBACB CEUs are offered for the following sessions:\n• Session 1: You’re Going to Love this Kid! Supporting Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom ($15\, 1.5 credits)\n• Session 3: Teaching Emotional Awareness and Regulation Strategies to Children with Autism\, ($15\, 1.5 credits)\n• Session 4: Support for Challenges with Feeding and Toileting: From Assessment to Intervention ($15\, 1.5 credits)\n• Session 5: Rest Assured: Solutions for Childhood Sleep Problems ($15\, 1.5 credits).\n \nThere are no other CEUs being offered at this conference.\n\n\n\nVisit website for session descriptions\, objectives\, bios\, and CEU information.\n \nRegistration Reminders: Select the sessions you would like to attend from the drop-down menus when registering. Use the same first and last name and email address when logging onto Zoom for attendance purposes.\n \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/rcasd-old-westburys-free-online-autism-conference-teaching-to-successful-outcomes-supporting-children-with-autism-in-the-home-school-community/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Regional%20Center%20for%20Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorder%20at%20Old%20Westbury%20%28RCASD%20Old%20Westbury%29":MAILTO:autism@oldwestbury.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230424T221445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T153312Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Film Series:  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 movie
DESCRIPTION:Flix Stadium 10 sensory friendly family film series slated to run the first or second Saturday of every month at 10am. The films will be presented with the theatre lights on and the sound lowered. \nDipson Theatres\, Inc. acknowledges the needs of social engagement and environmental factors affecting people on the autism spectrum\, and hope that this family film series will create an entertainment venue for families to enjoy new releases in a presentation that will suit unique and special needs. \nGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3\nSaturday\, May 6 at 10:00 a.m.\nIn Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill\, still reeling from the loss of Gamora\, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that\, if not completed successfully\, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.\nRUN TIME: 150 minutes \nAdmission is $8.75 per person for both children and adults. Flix will also offer a monthly raffle for attendees to win concession prizes and promotional movie gifts. \nPotential guests are encouraged to sign up for the theatre’s weekly email list which will announce each month’s film. Anyone interested can go to www.dipsontheatres.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter. \nContact: Larry Phillips\, General Manager\, Flix Stadium 10\, Larry@dipsontheatres.com\, 716-668-1888\n4901 Transit Road Lancaster\, NY 14043 \nFlix Stadium 10 – Sensory Friendly Family Film Series (dipsontheatres.com)
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-movie/
LOCATION:Flix Stadium 10\, 4901 Transit Road\, Lancaster\, NY\, 14043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230109T005044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T005044Z
UID:7233-1683570600-1683576000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The Link WNY’s Family & Caregiver Group via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or do you suspect they have a disability? \nDo you want to… \n– Feel less overwhelmed? \n– Feel a sense of belonging? \n\nGet the support you need from Parent Network of WNY\, Empower and other group members! \nDiscuss topics such as Special Education\, Sensory Processing Disorders\, Autism Spectrum Disorders\,  and more! \nREGISTER ONCE FOR MONTHLY EMAIL REMINDERS AND ZOOM MEETING LINKS!   REGISTER \n\n\nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nMEET THE HOSTS \nKim Newton\, 20 years experience working with special needs families\,\nNicole LaMonte-DeGolier\, parent of child with special needs\, and\nErin Reisdorf\, Parent of child with special needs. \nDownload flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-link-wnys-family-caregiver-group-via-zoom-9/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230329T205841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T210055Z
UID:7701-1683626400-1683633600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English) via WebEx/online
DESCRIPTION:ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES\nThe OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services\, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.\nAll sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours. \nRegistration for a session is required. Register here. \nAll Regional Offices offer translation services for the language that best fits your needs. If you require a session in a language other than English\, Spanish or Chinese\, including American Sign Language (ASL)\, please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD Website here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door \nIf you need assistance\, contact Kendra Darrah at 518-536-3475 or Kendra.a.darrah@opwdd.ny.gov
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/front-door-information-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230316T000859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T000859Z
UID:7543-1683655200-1683660600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Transitioning From Preschool (CPSE) To Kindergarten Special Education (CSE) via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Transitioning from Preschool (CPSE) to Kindergarten Special Education (CSE) \nYou will learn about working together with your school district during the transition from the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to Committee on Special Education (CSE). \nWe will cover topics such as the transition process\, timeline and commonly used terms. \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER. \nFREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/transitioning-from-preschool-cpse-to-kindergarten-special-education-cse-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230329T223654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T223835Z
UID:7721-1683734400-1683741600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:ASISTA A UNA SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE FRONT DOOR  PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LOS APOYOS Y SERVICIOS
DESCRIPTION:ASISTA A UNA SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE FRONT DOOR PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LOS APOYOS Y SERVICIOS\nLas sesiones informativas de Front Door de la OPWDD describen el proceso de cómo usted puede ser elegible para los apoyos y servicios\, los tipos de apoyos y servicios disponibles y adónde se puede ir para obtener ayuda.\nEn la actualidad\, todas las sesiones se están ofreciendo a distancia por WebEx.  La duración de la sesión es de dos horas.\nLas sesiones informativas de Front Door están enumeradas debajo. También se puede encontrar esta información en el sitio web de la OPWDD aquí: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions. \nPara las sesiones es necesario estar registrado. Una vez que haya encontrado el día y horario que más le convenga\, por favor haga clic en el enlace para registrarse para la sesión. Si usted está viendo una copia impresa de este folleto\, puede registrarse en el sitio web con el enlace mencionado con anterioridad o comunicarse con el contacto indicado debajo para la sesión a la cual desea asistir. \nTodas las Oficinas Regionales ofrecen servicios de traducción para el idioma que se adapte mejor a sus necesidades. Si necesita una sesión en otro idioma que no sea inglés o español\, incluyendo el lenguaje de señas estadounidense (ASL)\, por favor póngase en contacto con su oficina local de Front Door. Los números de contacto de Front Door se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de la OPWDD aquí: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door. \nRegister here. \nIf you need assistance\, contact Miriam Nieto at 718-430-0806 or Miriam.X.Nieto@opwdd.ny.gov.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/asista-a-una-sesion-informativa-de-front-door-para-obtener-informacion-sobre-los-apoyos-y-servicios/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230329T185448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T185648Z
UID:7682-1683810000-1683817200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx/online
DESCRIPTION:All Region 1 Self-Direction Information sessions are WebEx/online format and attendance is taken using the person’s email address.  This WebEx (if attended in its entirety) satisfies the requirement for attending a Self-Direction information session. \nAttendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance\, please call your SD Liaison.\n**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session. \nRegistration is required.  Register here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/7682/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230421T192520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T204835Z
UID:7797-1683831600-1683835200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Parent to Parent of NYS-Residential Placement Online Discussion Group- Parents who have a child or adult in a Residential placement
DESCRIPTION:For families with children and adults of all ages that currently have children in residential school or a group home. Come join us for an hour of support and conversation. \nREGISTER
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/parent-to-parent-of-nys-residential-placement-online-discussion-group-parents-who-have-a-child-or-adult-in-a-residential-placement/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230316T001252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T001252Z
UID:7545-1683903600-1683909000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What Families and Caregivers Need To Know About NYSAA via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:What Families and Caregivers Need to Know About NYSAA \nParticipants will learn: \n\nThe criteria for NYSAA eligibility\nThe type of assessments used to measure a NYSAA student’s performance and how often\nHow a NYSAA determination affects graduation options and plans for life after high school\n\n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER. \nFREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-families-and-caregivers-need-to-know-about-nysaa-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230430T211700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T211819Z
UID:7841-1684166400-1684168200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The Collaborative Community Mission Central Auditory Processing Group
DESCRIPTION:The Collaborative Community Mission Central Auditory Processing Group – Free Enrichment for Upper Elementary and Middle School Students \nMondays\, May 15 and May 22 from 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nLocation:  Angola Library Meeting Room\, 34 N. Main Street\, Angola\, NY  14006 \nInstructor:  Jessica Sills\, MS\, CCC-SLP/L \nGeared toward upper elementary and middle school students. This class will focus on training the brain to make sense of what is heard\, to improve listening and comprehension skills. Strategies will be learned and practiced: rehearsal\, chunking\, visualization\, & association. \nRSVP \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/7841/2023-05-15/
LOCATION:Angola Public Library\, 34 N. Main St.\, Angola\, NY\, 14006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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GEO:42.6390461;-79.0279761
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230430T212418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T213425Z
UID:7849-1684168200-1684170000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:The Collaborative Community Mission Social Skills Group
DESCRIPTION:The Collaborative Community Mission Social Skills Group \nMondays\, May 15 and May 22 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nLocation:  Angola Public Library Meeting Room\, 34 N. Main Street\, Angola\, NY  14006 \nInstructor:  Jessica Sills\, MS\, CCC-SLP/L \nGeared toward upper elementary and middle school students. This class will focus on emotional well-being\, coping strategies\, & improving communication skills for social interactions with peers and adults. Taught through explicit instruction\, role play\, & carry-over tasks. \nRSVP
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-collaborative-community-mission-social-skills-group/2023-05-15/
LOCATION:Angola Public Library\, 34 N. Main St.\, Angola\, NY\, 14006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Collaborative%20Community%20Mission":MAILTO:collabcomm.mission@gmail.com
GEO:42.6390461;-79.0279761
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230111T200141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T200141Z
UID:7270-1684238400-1684242000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Chautauqua County Family & Caregiver Support Group Via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Receive Support – Connect with Others – Express Yourself \nFree Support for parents\, family members and caregivers of children with special needs. \nMEET THE HOSTS \nMarcia Restivo\, 23 years of experience working with special needs families \nLaurie Reynolds\, parent of child with special needs \nREGISTER ONCE FOR MONTHLY EMAIL REMINDERS AND ZOOM MEETING LINKS!  REGISTER \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/chautauqua-county-family-caregiver-support-group-via-zoom-20/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230421T192916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T192916Z
UID:7799-1684260000-1684267200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Namita Modasra\, Education Advocate for this training on Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)\, a federal law\, requires certain information to be included in the IEP but doesn’t specify say how the IEP should look. Because states and local school systems may include additional information\, forms differ from state to state and may vary between school systems within a state. The IEP\, Individualized Education Program\, is a written document that’s developed for each public-school child who is eligible for special education. The IEP is created through a team effort and reviewed at least once a year. \nThis training will teach you how to read the IEP so you can understand what should and can be in the IEP. If you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Member or guardian\, then this training is for you!
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/lets-take-a-crash-course-on-understanding-how-to-read-an-iep-webinar-6/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230320T171412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T171412Z
UID:7620-1684328400-1684332000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Uncovering the Connection Between Autism and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: \nEmily Casanova\, PhD\, is an assistant professor in the Neuroscience program and the Department of Psychological Sciences at Loyola University\, New Orleans\, in the fall of 2022. Throughout her training and early career\, Dr. Casanova’s research has been focused on the study of autism from various perspectives\, including investigation of its overlap with hereditary connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and fragile X premutation\, as well as the investigation of major effect autism susceptibility genes and their evolution. Related to the study of autism gene evolution\, Dr. Casanova has also been investigating a large group of developmental regulatory genes\, their roles in metazoan evolution\, and how they relate to evolutionary theories such as Punctuated Equilibria. Dr. Casanova enjoys collecting antiques\, traveling to other countries\, knitting\, collecting fossils\, spending time with her family (both the two-legged and furry varieties)\, and a good strong cuppa tea! She also blogs on Science Over a Cuppa: https://scienceoveracuppa.com \nRosie Head is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in human development and family sciences with a concentration in early childhood and is currently a clinical intern at The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development. After completing her degree\, she will attend graduate school to receive her clinical doctorate in occupational therapy. Rosie received a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome after genetic testing and is passionate about spreading awareness\, especially within the ASD community where rates of occurrence seem to be higher than the rest of the population. \nREGISTER here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/uncovering-the-connection-between-autism-and-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132427
CREATED:20230328T220157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T220157Z
UID:7658-1684346400-1684351800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Gain understanding of the NYS graduation requirements. \nKey areas being discussed: \n\ncredit requirements\nmultiple pathways to graduation\nsafety nets for students with disabilities\nappeal process\nexiting credentials available to students\n\n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER here for this FREE event! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/graduation-options-for-students-with-disabilities-via-zoom-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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