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SUMMARY:How Games Can Help Teach Social Skills - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Playing games is a key part of child development. Children with autism often have difficulty forming peer relationships\, but fostering game skills may serve as a lifelong bridge to engaging with peers. \nSPEAKER \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 HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/how-games-can-help-teach-social-skills-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction: A Guide For Families And Caregivers (In-person event)
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION (SDI)? \n\nLearn how teachers use SDI to meet the needs of your child with disabilities in the classroom\nExamine what SDI looks like in the IEP\nUnderstand your value as an engaged meaningful partner in the special education process of your child\n\nThis is an IN-PERSON event. \nLocation: Olean City School – PLC Building\, 402 North 7th Street\, Olean\, NY 14760  Parking is available on Reed Street side of the building. \nREGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/specially-designed-instruction-a-guide-for-families-and-caregivers-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Olean City School – PLC Building\, 402 North 7th Street\, Olean\, NY\, 14760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Office For People With Developmental Disabilities Open House
DESCRIPTION:Find help for your learning and physical challenges.  Join Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) for an Open House. \nLearn about developmental disability services.  Connect with people who can help.  Get support for yourself and your loved one.  Gain independence. \nChildren’s activities available. \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities-open-house/
LOCATION:Office for People with Developmental Disabilities\, 1021 Broadway St.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events in WNY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Namita Modasra\, Education Advocate for this training on Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read your child’s IEP. \nDoes your child have an IEP (Individualized Education Program)? We’ll walk through the different sections of the IEP\, and discuss how to advocate for supports to make sure the IEP reflects your child’s abilities and needs. 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. This 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! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/lets-take-a-crash-course-on-understanding-how-to-read-an-iep-webinar-11/2024-03-21/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T141500
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SUMMARY:CARD-Albany Annual Spring Conference - livestream March 22\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:CARD – Albany Annual Spring Conference March 22\, 2024 \nThe conference consists of three livestream sessions. Registration is available for each session. \nNOTE:  The sessions will not be recorded\, so there is no way to view the information at a later time. \nSESSION ONE (KEYNOTE): 8:30am-10:00am \nBeyond Inclusion: Creating Communities of Belonging for Students with Disabilities \nPresenter: Erik Carter\, Ph.D. \nObjectives:\nFollowing participation in this session\, participants will be able to:\n1.    Describe key dimensions of belonging identified as important by students with disabilities and their families.\n2.    Tell how advancing belonging can enhance the education of students with disabilities and their learning communities.\n3.    List examples of practices and postures that promote the experience of belonging in schools. \n1.5 contact hours available for CTLE\, NYS LMHC\, NASP\, NYS Psychologists and NYS SW\n  \nSESSION TWO: 10:30am-11:45am \nUnstuck and On Target: Improving Executive Function\, On-Task and Flexible Behavior in Students from Pre-K Through High School \nPresenter: Lauren Kenworthy\, Ph.D. \nObjectives:\nFollowing participation in this seminar\, participants will be able to:\n1.    Identify executive functioning weaknesses in children\, distinguish among different executive functioning skills and how they relate to social skills and emotion regulation in autism.\n2.    Apply specific techniques to support improvement in executive functioning at home or at school.\n3.    Identify specific scripts or vocabulary and when to use them to increase executive function skills. \n1.25 contact hours available for CTLE\, NYS LMHC\, NASP\, NYS Psychologists and NYS SW \n  \nSESSION THREE: 1:00pm-2:15pm \nGuiding Growth: Practical Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors and Fostering Adaptive Skills in Children with Autism \nPresenter: Stephanie Fox\, Ph.D. \nObjectives:\nFollowing participation in this seminar\, participants will be able to:\n1.    Identify three common behavior challenges and place them in a functional framework (i.e.\, the A-B-Cs of behavior).\n2.    List three new strategies for managing challenging behaviors and building adaptive/prosocial skills.\n3.    Demonstrate how to create a tailored reinforcement plan using unique interest areas. \n1.25 contact hours available for CTLE\, NYS LMHC\, NASP\, NYS Psychologists and NYS SW \n  \n\nDownload Flyer\nDownload session descriptions\, objectives\, financial disclosure statements\, and presenter bios\n\nRegistration Information\nRegistration is required. Each participant must use their individual email address to register and log-in. After you register\, you will automatically receive a confirmation email with your Zoom links. Do not share your Zoom links with others as they are specific to each registrant. If you share your link with others\, you will not receive a certificate of attendance. \nREGISTRATION LINK \nCredit/Debit card payment and purchase orders are accepted on the registration form. Please make PO/check payable to: \nThe Research Foundation for SUNY \nc/o Center for Autism and Related Disabilities \n1535 Western Avenue \nAlbany\, NY  12203 \n  \nRegistration Fees: \nNYS Resident: $ 25 \nOut-of-State Resident: $ 40 \n  \nRequests for accommodations may be sent to card@albany.edu or call 518-442-2574. \nCancellation Policy: Cancellation must be made 24 hours before the start of the conference to receive a refund. Please send cancellation request to card@albany.edu. \n\nContinuing Education Available (included in registration fee): \nEach organization/entity uses their own calculation to determine the number of CEUs based on contact hours. As with all continuing education\, the attendee should  verify CEU requirements by their professional organization and/or state licensure board. \nPLEASE NOTE:  Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must attend the entire session to receive credit. Late arrival due to difficulties you may have logging into Zoom may not be used as an excuse for partial attendance. Please attempt to log in a few minutes early to allow for any possible technical issues. \nCONTINUING TEACHER AND LEADER EDUCATION: CARD Albany 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. \nSCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS: CARD Albany is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. CARD maintains responsibility for the program. \nLICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS: University at Albany\, SUNY\, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0194. \nNEW YORK STATE SOCIAL WORKERS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities\, SW CPE\, is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed master social workers # 0292. \nNEW YORK STATE PSYCHOLOGISTS: Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists in NYS #PSY-0083. \nPLEASE NOTE: NYSCARD- Albany is not offering ASHA CEUs for this conference. They are working to get a new cooperative agreement in place for future conferences.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/card-albany-annual-spring-conference-livestream-march-22-2024/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Effective Communication For Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Effective Communication for Professionals \nFamilies that are supporting students with IEPs and 504 Plans need a unique level of communication from schools and providers\, which may be due to medication\, behavior\, or more scrutiny for academic progress. \nThis workshop will help providers learn about navigating those levels of communication\, how to increase communication from the beginning of the school year\, and continue it throughout. \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/effective-communication-for-professionals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T103000
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UID:8913-1711530000-1711535400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:CPSE To CSE For Parents- webinar
DESCRIPTION:Guardians and family members will understand the timeline vocabulary and process for the transition from Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) to School Age Committee on Special Education (CSE). \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/cpse-to-cse-for-parents-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
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SUMMARY:How To Have Difficult Conversations via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Communication is important in all aspects of your life. We communicate with our coworkers\, families\, friends\, other professionals\, and even people we do not always get along with. Effective communication can help to foster a good relationship between you and the people in your life\, which\, in turn can help you achieve your goals and make life a little less stressful. \nJoin Parent Network staff to learn more about how to have difficult conversations to facilitate change and growth! \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T203000
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UID:8945-1712170800-1712176200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Genetics 101: Genetics & Advocacy. Challenging the Myths and Considering the Benefits of Genetics Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Parent to Parent of NYS: Genetics 101: Genetics & Advocacy. Challenging the Myths and Considering the Benefits of Genetics Counseling\n● Discuss with Experts in the field of Genetics\, from different perspectives\, and have honest conversations about Genetics; understanding it\, sharing its benefits\, and talking about the myths surrounding it\, in order to help us as parents to make more informed decisions about the role of genetics in our children’s healthcare. \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/genetics-101-genetics-advocacy-challenging-the-myths-and-considering-the-benefits-of-genetics-counseling/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20240116T232512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T232512Z
UID:8772-1712601000-1712604600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit.
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides an overview of the parent’s perspective when planning for a child’s developmental evaluation. This webinar will not be looking at specific tests or types of evaluations. Instead\, we want to share some tips and potential suggestions that we have learned based on our own personal experiences when our children were evaluated. We hope that this provides you with information and ideas when planning for your own child’s evaluation. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/when-you-are-considering-a-developmental-evaluation-for-your-child-a-parents-perspective-to-assist-your-visit/2024-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T190000
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CREATED:20240313T163346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T163346Z
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SUMMARY:Parent And Family Engagement Within The FBA And BIP Process via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Parent and Family Engagement within the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Process  \nFamilies\, Caregivers\, and Guardians\, will understand the definition of an FBA/BIP\, when it is needed\, and how it is conducted/developed and the role they play as part of the various teams. Participants will understand the FBA/BIP process and guidance in how the NYS Regulations and CPSE/CSE Committee are part of the process. \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/parent-and-family-engagement-within-the-fba-and-bip-process-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T194500
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20231113T192612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T192019Z
UID:8474-1712687400-1712691900@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Section 504\, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Namita Modasra\, Education Advocate\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents a webinar on Section 504\, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools. This 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. If you are a parent\, grandparent\,guardian\,professional or just interested in this topic then this training is for you! \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/section-504-students-with-disabilities-in-public-private-schools-webinar-7/2024-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20240404T154633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T154633Z
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SUMMARY:Growing with Others - Neurodivergent Social Group for high school students
DESCRIPTION:Neurodivergent social group for high school students meets 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nCommunity Connection – Connect with other high school students and build positive relationships. \nDevelop New Skills – Opportunities to develop skills such as self-awareness\, social wellness\, coping with stress\, and more! \nFeel Supported – Discuss feelings\, ideas\, interests\, and goals in a safe and supportive environment. \nFACILITATOR \nPatty McCalister\, LMHC is a licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years in the Human Services fields\, working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Patty McCalister at patriciamccalisterlmhc@gmail.com or 716-345-5450. \nLOCATION \nNorth Tonawanda High School Library\, 405 Meadow Drive\, North Tonawanda\, NY  14120
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/growing-with-others-neurodivergent-social-group-for-high-school-students/2024-04-09/
LOCATION:North Tonawanda High School Library\, 405 Meadow Drive\, North Tonawanda\, NY 14120\, NY\, 14120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T141500
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SUMMARY:Autism & Aging – Cognition and Well-being (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to this presentation by Hilde Geurts\, Ph.D. on research investigating autism\, age-related cognition\, and well-being. \nThis is a joint presentation by ARI and The World Autism Organisation. \nThe speaker:  Hilde Geurts\, Ph.D.\, is currently a professor in clinical neuropsychology and head of the section Brain & Cogntion at the Department of Psychology of the University of Amsterdam. Dr. Geurts studies autism and ADHD. Her starting point is the neurodiversity perspective\, and she focuses on cognition (especially cognitive control/executive functioning)\, inter & intra individual variability\, quality of life as well as interventions across the life span. \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/autism-aging-cognition-and-well-being-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20240313T165341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T165811Z
UID:8920-1712772000-1712779200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Neurodiversity – Strategies For Success In The Classroom And Beyond (In-person event)
DESCRIPTION:This FREE workshop is presented by: The Early Childhood Inclusion Committee of DDAWNY \nPRESENTERS: \n\nAdriana Ragland \, LMSW – Founder of Neurdiversity Network of WNY AND\nLori Ciesielski – Occupational Therapist at Liberty POST\n\nTOPICS: \n\n\nEmbracing and Understanding Neurodiversity: General Overview\n\n\nStrategies for Support and Inclusion\n\n\nNeurodiversity Matters: Building Inclusive and Safe Learning Environments\n\n\nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/navigating-neurodiversity-strategies-for-success-in-the-classroom-and-beyond-in-person-event/
LOCATION:ARC Erie County\, 777 Maryvale Dr.\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T180428Z
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SUMMARY:How To Protect My Child’s Future Through Guardianship\, Wills & Trusts via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Planning for the future is especially important when you have a child with a disability. \nThis workshop provides parents or caregivers with an overview of things to think about: guardianship\, wills\, and trusts. The workshop will help you to understand your options as you begin to think about plans for your special needs child. \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/how-to-protect-my-childs-future-through-guardianship-wills-trusts-via-zoom-7/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T200000
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SUMMARY:Education Records Organizer via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/education-records-organizer-via-zoom-3/2024-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T181030Z
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SUMMARY:EI To CPSE Transition For Parents via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:In this training families and caregivers will learn about the role of the Early Intervention Program\, Committee on Preschool Special Education and the important role of parents in the transition process. \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/ei-to-cpse-transition-for-parents-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20231206T180328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T180623Z
UID:8565-1712860200-1712865600@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 \nREGISTER ONCE FOR MONTHLY EMAIL REMINDERS AND ZOOM MEETING LINKS! \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-29/2024-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20231206T170118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T170118Z
UID:8550-1712862000-1712865600@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 here.
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-2/2024-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20240119T191352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T191352Z
UID:8839-1712943000-1712950200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Au-Some Evenings at Explore & More - The Ralph C Wilson Jr. Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, Au-Some Evenings give children with autism and sensory processing needs\, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. In addition to a fun night of play with access to the museum space and exhibits\, we have special programming for families! The evening features themed Art Studio projects\, sensory exploration in our Tinkering Tank\, therapy animals from the SPCA and student volunteers from SUNY Buffalo State’s Exceptional Education program. Parent outreach materials including links for social stories\, child development resources and play tips are always available. We even provide small giveaways or snacks in the lobby\, at the end of the night to help with the transition of leaving the museum. We look forward to having you join us! \nTo register for the next Au-Some Evening please complete the form\, here!\n\n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to the Exceptional Education department from SUNY Buffalo State for providing volunteers who help support children and families develop language skills\, promote social interactions\, and facilitate learning through play. Au-Some Evenings was created in 2012 and presented in partnership with: Kathy Doody\, Professor in Exceptional Education\, and Jana Mertz\, The Arc Erie County. \n\n\n\n\nClick here to download our Au-Some Evening flyer!\n\n\nQuestions? Email accessibility@exploreandmore.org.\nSPACE IS LIMITED!
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/au-some-evenings-at-explore-more-the-ralph-c-wilson-jr-childrens-museum-2/2024-04-12/
LOCATION:Explore & More – The Ralph C Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum\, 130 Main Street\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events in WNY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
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UID:8929-1713202200-1713211200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Power2Relate (Formerly Nurtured Heart Approach)  Four Week Series
DESCRIPTION:Power2Relate – Building Upon The Nurtured Heart Approach \n\nAre you feeling powerless in relating to and managing your children’s behavior?\nDo you want to feel more connection to your loved ones?\nAre your experiencing a sense of Thriving in Life?\n\nThis course will help answer these questions! \nPOWER2RELATE is a dynamic practice that unleashes your natural ability to be and feel connected. By bringing together rational emotional\, positive psychology and behavioral evidence-based practices\, our goal is to support you to thrive and empower yourself\, your family\, and others. Language is the vehicle of change. Thus\, we build upon the Nurtured Heart Approach\, which is a language-based approach that helps you regain power and rebuild the love you want in your home. \nYou will begin to learn and discover: \n\nHow to integrate 6 sources of Power\, providing a life-long shift in how you relate to the challenges you face.\nThe Behavioral Key to why your current parenting methods are not producing the results you wish.\nThe emotional foundations which may be keeping you from experiencing the connections and success you desire.\n\nThis approach is valid for all ages and types of relationships. It is effective for behaviorally and emotionally challenged children (ADHD\, ODD\, ASD\, Attachment\, etc.) as well as typically developing children. You will leave this series with clear techniques and strategies to face the emotional & behavioral challenges that brought you in. \nWHEN \nMonday\, April 15 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nMonday\, April 22 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nMonday\, May 13 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nMonday\, May 20 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nWHERE \nClarence Public Library\, 3 Town Place\, Clarence\, NY  14031 \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/power2relate-formerly-nurtured-heart-approach-four-week-series/
LOCATION:Clarence Public Library\, 3 Town Place\, Clarence\, NY\, 14031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
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UID:8872-1713351600-1713357000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Tina Beauparlant for this in-depth presentation on Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities. This training will take you through the NYS Special Education Regulations step by step. Parents will learn the role they play on the CSE\, learn the chain of command regarding the CSE\, learn how to request information regarding your child’s IEP and gain an understanding how to communicate with your child’s teachers & administrators. After this webinar parents will have more knowledge about the educational laws to advocate for their child/children. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/understanding-the-regulations-of-the-commissioner-of-education-part-200-students-with-disabilities-webinar-9/2024-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20231114T190221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T190221Z
UID:8516-1713358800-1713362400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Autism and Sleep – Research Updates (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Learn research updates on co-occurring sleep disturbances and autism. \nSPEAKER \nDara S. Manoach\, PhD\, Paul B. and Sandra M. Edgerley MGH Research Scholar 2019-2024 is a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She is a neuropsychologist who received her Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard University. She completed a clinical psychology internship at McLean Hospital and a fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the Behavioral Neurology Unit of Beth Israel Hospital. She is in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and is a Faculty Associate at the Lurie Center for Autism. She is based at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging where she directs the Sleep\, Cognition\, and Neuropsychiatry (SCAN) Lab. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/autism-and-sleep-research-updates-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20240313T192114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T192114Z
UID:8935-1713375000-1713380400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Effective and Collaborative Implementation of Family Engagement Resources via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Participants will: \n\nExplore meaningful and equitable training resources/tools to support effective family engagement and communication.\nExplore the use of critical thinking skills to deepen connection and understanding of the resources to support equitable family engagement.\n\n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/effective-and-collaborative-implementation-of-family-engagement-resources-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20231219T191023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T191305Z
UID:8645-1713380400-1713384000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Parent to Parent of NYS- Upstate Parent Group: For families residing in Western New York\, Central New York\, Northern New York:
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent navigating the unique journey of raising a child with special needs? Join Parent to Parent of NYS for their monthly Online Parent Group. Parent to Parent of NYS is dedicated to creating a warm and inclusive environment where parents of children and adults with special needs can connect and support each other. If you’re a parent or caregiver navigating the journey of raising a someone with special needs\, we invite you to join. \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/parent-to-parent-of-nys-upstate-parent-group-for-families-residing-in-western-new-york-central-new-york-northern-new-york/2024-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20240313T193145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T180548Z
UID:8937-1713380400-1713384000@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:What Is a NY ABLE Account? via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The NY ABLE Program is a tax-advantaged savings program for individuals with disabilities and their families to save for their current or long term needs while maintaining their ability to benefit from federal benefits programs such as SSI\, SSDI and Medicaid. \nOur program offers multiple investment options including a checking account and debit card option allowing individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and have quick and easy access to their own money. \nPresenter: Jenna McClosky\, Outreach Coordinator NY ABLE and 529 College Savings Program\, Office of the State Comptroller \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyera
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-is-a-ny-able-account-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20231219T192611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T192845Z
UID:8658-1713380400-1713385800@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Parent to Parent of NYS- Black\, Indigenous\, Person of Color (BIPOC) virtual Parent Group and learning series
DESCRIPTION:Are you a BIPOC Parent of a child with special needs of any age? (BIPOC – Black\, Indigenous\, Person of Color) Like you\, I understand the realities of parenting our children with special needs while walking that tightrope of living on the margins struggling to be seen! Let’s address the high pressure reality on us as BIPOC parents so we may begin to re-energize ourselves\, re-focus on what’s most important\, and re-up our enthusiasm to increase our effectiveness in our roles. As we share our paths forward together\, the better off we will be for our journey ahead\, emotionally and physically\, and the better off our families will be. Join me\, Melanie Baker\, for an honest conversation as we consider where we have been\, where we are now\, so that we may see our way forward. \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/parent-to-parent-of-nys-black-indigenous-person-of-color-bipoc-virtual-parent-group-and-learning-series/2024-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20240313T194756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T194756Z
UID:8939-1713434400-1713441600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Explicit Vocabulary For Parents
DESCRIPTION:Children learn and develop vocabulary best when the discovery of new words and their meaning is introduced both at home and in school. \nThrough this training\, families and education professionals will learn about the importance of vocabulary instruction in language development and reading skills for elementary school grades. \nParticipants will leave with a set of practical tips\, strategies\, and resources that help foster a natural curiosity about unfamiliar words\, and how to encourage vocabulary development in a child’s daily life experiences and interactions. \n*Certificate of completion available upon request*  \nREGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT! \nCall: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/explicit-vocabulary-for-parents/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T170934
CREATED:20231219T194617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T194705Z
UID:8670-1713438000-1713445200@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Is Guardianship the Only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Come join Michele Juda\, Ex. Director Parent to Parent of NYS\, Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager / Education Specialist as we explore: Is Guardianship the Only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives.\nLet’s face it nothing keeps parents up at night more than thinking about who will care for our child/children when we are no longer able to care for them.  This workshop will increase the knowledge of families of individuals with disabilities about the options besides legal guardianship for adults with disabilities.  If your adult child does not need full guardianship\, there are other options that we will explore in this presentation.  We will also discuss guardianship and the legal requirements. \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/is-guardianship-the-only-option-an-overview-of-guardianship-and-the-many-alternatives/2024-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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