Autism Society Western New York

Professional Development and Parent Seminars Buffalo
2015-11-17 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Adams Mark Buffalo, 120 Church Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) Conference
You must register and print out your own handouts.

Seminar I: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Checked Out and Disengaged? Research-based Practices for Increasing Attention and Motivation in Students with ASD
Evidence suggests that many individuals with ASD have differences in attention and motivation which impact classroom engagement success. This seminar will discuss evidence-based interventions to support students’ increased and sustained attention to academic material, as well as strategies to enhance motivation in students with ASD. Participants will learn components of antecedent and reinforcement-based strategies that can be implemented in classroom settings.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. On Your Own
Seminar II: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Learning Better Ways to Cope: Teaching Students with ASD to Recognize and Manage Their Emotions
Individuasl with ASD often struggle with regulating their emotions and coping with the demands of the school environment. This seminar wil provide an overview of theories as to why students become overwhelmed, as well as discussion of evidence-based approaches to increase students’ abilities to recognize and communicate their emotional experiences. Participants will learn practical strategies to teach coping skills to students with ASD.

These seminars are offered AT NO COST to participants living in New York State through a grant from the new York State Education Department. Refreshments will not be provided. Participants may attend both seminars or choose to attend only one of the seminars. Seating is limited. Due to space limitations, preregistration is REQUIRED for this event.
To register, visit http://www.albany.edu/autism/pdps.php and submit the online form or print it out and fax it to (518)442-4834. Registration will not be taken by phone.
Handouts will not be provided at the training, but are available on the CARD Albany website: http://www.albany.edu/autism/handouts_pdps.php. It is highly recommended that attendees print handouts and bring them to the seminars.

Links :
CARD Albany Fall 2015 conference registration

CARD Albany Fall 2015 conference handouts

Lobbying 101 and Organizing to Fight for Your Rights
2015-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Golden Palace Hotel, 6615 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY, 14221, United States
Primer on Vaccination Rights

Please join us at a series of Lobbying 101 sessions across New York to learn what you can do to fight the unprecedented assault on your right to decide what is injected in your children’s bodies. The Buffalo area meeting will not only inform you, but will also connect you with a team of fellow constituents to take your concerns directly into the office of your legislators. They need to hear from you.
The session will be guided by John Gilmore of the Autism Action Network and Rita Palma of My Kids My choice, both have more than ten years of legislative experiences fighting to protect our rights here in New York.
Please know who your State Senator and Assembly member are. You can look them up at http://capwiz.com/a-champ/dbg/officials/

RSVP to alisonbcummings@gmail.com
If you would like to help organize a session of Lobbying 101 in your area, please contact John Gilmore at jgilmore@autismactionnetwork.org or Rital Palma at ritapalma@mykidsmychoice.org.

30th Annual College Night for Students with Disabilities at Canisius College's Science Hall Atrium
2015-11-14 08:45 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Canisius College – Science Hall Atrium, Main Street and Jefferson Street (corner), Buffalo, NY, 14208, United States
WNY Collegiate Consortium and Disability Advocates

Session will include
Legal changes from high school to college for students with disabilities
Current college students using services will share their experiences.
Visit the Student Zone and get hands on experience with various assistive technologies.
Meet representatives from several Western New York area colleges and ask them about what is unique about their school and about providing accommodations.

Who should attend? Parents and Students; School Psychologists and Social Workers; and School Guidance Counselors.
Register online at https://buffalostate.wufoo.com/forms/30th-annual-college-night-registration2015/

Links :
30th Annual College Night

30th Annal College Night Map of Canisius College

Managing Anxiety and School Avoidance
2015-11-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Erie 1 BOCES Education Campus Room A-1 (Live location. Space is limited.), 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY, United States
Presented by Western New York Special Education Task Force

Participants will learn:
The impact of anxiety on students with disabilities
How to identify risk factors and reduce and prevent school anxiety
Effective intervention strategies for parents and educators
Strategies for reintegrating students back into the school setting.
Speakers:
Cecilia G. golden, Ph.D., Executive Director of Education Hillside Children’s Center
Ann Nowak, MS, LMHC, coordinator, Sweet Home Family Support Center, Chairperson for the WNY Family Support Center Coalition
Karen Decker, LCWR, Kalediah Health System, The Children’s Psychiatry Department
Christina Rosengren, LMWR, School Social Worker, Salamanca City Central School District

RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/WafkEunKOr or call Peg at 716-332-4170. Deadline to register is November 6, 2015.
Satellite Locations:
CA BOCES Training Rooms A-B, 1825 Windfall Rd, Olean, NY 14760
Erie 2 BOCES-Hewes, 2615 N. Maple St., Ashville, NY 14710
Orleans-Niagara BOCES, 4124 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, NY 14132

Understanding Special Education
2015-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Pioneer Central High School, 12145, Yorkshire, NY, 14173, United States
Parent Network of WNY Workshop

What is special education and where do you start? Participants will learn the steps in the special education process and learn what to expect at meetings of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) (Preschool-CPSE). Families will learn to be an active part of the process and walk away with resources for the future.

RSVP by phone or online:
(716) 332-4170 phone; 1-866-277-4762 toll free; www.parentnetworkwny.org
