WNYRCASD Virtual Conference - Expanding Supports to Children with Autism Who Demonstrate Problem Behavior
2024-03-19 08:20 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
WNYRCASD Annual Conference
The WNYRCASD Annual Conference includes presentations by experts in the field of autism spectrum disorder on evidence-based interventions and practices shown to improve educational outcomes.

Virtual Conference – Expanding Supports to Children with Autism Who Demonstrate Problem Behavior

March 19, 2024 (8:20 am – 2:00 pm)
Registration: $25
Continuing Education Units Available: $15
Sponsored by The Summit Center and the Western New York Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
View the flyer here.

To register for the conference, visit https://nysrcasd.org/events/1212/registrations/new
This conference is sponsored by the WNY Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and The Summit Center for teachers, therapists, other helping professionals, and parents. The field has made considerable progress in the effective treatment of children with autism and behavior problems that interfere with school functioning. Nevertheless, there are examples of unsuccessful intervention efforts, particularly with children with comorbid conditions or significant social and pragmatic communication impairments. In addition, there have been some criticisms that interventions are challenging to implement in a school setting and may lack an expression of compassion. This conference will provide participants with a broader perspective of essential elements of effective and compassionate interventions for children who present developmental and behavioral challenges.
Download flyer for additional information including presenter bios, abstract, learning objectives, and speaker disclosures.
Presentation 1: 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Supporting Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Co-Occurring Mental Health Diagnoses (and Their Teams)
Presented by Katherine Bellone Mount, Ph.D., BCBA, ABPP
Associate Professor, Center for Autism Care, University of Texas Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Presentation 2: 10:15 – 11:45 AM
Practical Applications of Compassion-focused Care for Clients Experiencing Harmful or Dangerous Behaviors
Presented by Kristine A. Rodriguez, M.A., BCBA
Chief Clinical Officer, Autism Learning Partners, Monrovia, CA
Presentation 3: 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Communicative Alternatives to Challenging Behavior
Presented by Jill E. Senner, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, and Matthew R. Baud, MS, CCC-SLP
Technology and Language Center, PC, Evanston, IL
ASHA, BCBA, CTLE, OT/OTA, PT/PTA, PSY (Pending) CEUs will be available for a fee of $15.00 each. Please see flyer for additional details.
Please call 716-629-3417 or email wnyrcasd@thesummitcenter.org with any questions.

Williamsville Central School District Agency Fair (In person event)
2024-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Williamsville North High School, 1595 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, 14221, United States
A great opportunity to learn more about activities, programs and events available for young adults with disabilities both while in school and after high school.
You will be able to speak to agencies and organizations about:

Recreational programs
Respite
Housing
Dayhab without walls
Pre-Voc
College programs for
individuals with
intellectual disabilities

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Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information For Families Of Students With Disabilities - via Zoom
2024-03-20 10:00 - 12:00
Families/caregivers will understand the essential elements and implications of NYSAA participation
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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How Games Can Help Teach Social Skills - webinar
2024-03-20 13:00 - 14:00
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.
SPEAKER
Gray 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.”
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Specially Designed Instruction: A Guide For Families And Caregivers (In-person event)
2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Olean City School – PLC Building, 402 North 7th Street, Olean, NY, 14760, United States
WHAT IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION (SDI)?

Learn how teachers use SDI to meet the needs of your child with disabilities in the classroom
Examine what SDI looks like in the IEP
Understand your value as an engaged meaningful partner in the special education process of your child

This is an IN-PERSON event.
Location: Olean City School – PLC Building, 402 North 7th Street, Olean, NY 14760 Parking is available on Reed Street side of the building.
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Office For People With Developmental Disabilities Open House
2024-03-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, 1021 Broadway St., Buffalo, NY, 14212, United States
Find help for your learning and physical challenges. Join Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) for an Open House.
Learn about developmental disability services. Connect with people who can help. Get support for yourself and your loved one. Gain independence.
Children’s activities available.

Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP - webinar
2024-03-21 18:00 - 20:00
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.
Does 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!
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CARD-Albany Annual Spring Conference - livestream March 22, 2024
2024-03-22 08:30 - 14:15
CARD – Albany Annual Spring Conference March 22, 2024
The conference consists of three livestream sessions. Registration is available for each session.
NOTE: The sessions will not be recorded, so there is no way to view the information at a later time.
SESSION ONE (KEYNOTE): 8:30am-10:00am
Beyond Inclusion: Creating Communities of Belonging for Students with Disabilities
Presenter: Erik Carter, Ph.D.
Objectives:
Following participation in this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe key dimensions of belonging identified as important by students with disabilities and their families.
2. Tell how advancing belonging can enhance the education of students with disabilities and their learning communities.
3. List examples of practices and postures that promote the experience of belonging in schools.
1.5 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS Psychologists and NYS SW

SESSION TWO: 10:30am-11:45am
Unstuck and On Target: Improving Executive Function, On-Task and Flexible Behavior in Students from Pre-K Through High School
Presenter: Lauren Kenworthy, Ph.D.
Objectives:
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify executive functioning weaknesses in children, distinguish among different executive functioning skills and how they relate to social skills and emotion regulation in autism.
2. Apply specific techniques to support improvement in executive functioning at home or at school.
3. Identify specific scripts or vocabulary and when to use them to increase executive function skills.
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS Psychologists and NYS SW

SESSION THREE: 1:00pm-2:15pm
Guiding Growth: Practical Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors and Fostering Adaptive Skills in Children with Autism
Presenter: Stephanie Fox, Ph.D.
Objectives:
Following participation in this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify three common behavior challenges and place them in a functional framework (i.e., the A-B-Cs of behavior).
2. List three new strategies for managing challenging behaviors and building adaptive/prosocial skills.
3. Demonstrate how to create a tailored reinforcement plan using unique interest areas.
1.25 contact hours available for CTLE, NYS LMHC, NASP, NYS Psychologists and NYS SW

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Download session descriptions, objectives, financial disclosure statements, and presenter bios

Registration Information
Registration 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.
REGISTRATION LINK
Credit/Debit card payment and purchase orders are accepted on the registration form. Please make PO/check payable to:
The Research Foundation for SUNY
c/o Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
1535 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203

Registration Fees:
NYS Resident: $ 25
Out-of-State Resident: $ 40

Requests for accommodations may be sent to card@albany.edu or call 518-442-2574.
Cancellation 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.

Continuing Education Available (included in registration fee):
Each 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.
PLEASE 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.
CONTINUING 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.
SCHOOL 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.
LICENSED 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.
NEW 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.
NEW 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.
PLEASE 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.

Effective Communication For Professionals
2024-03-22 12:00 - 12:45
Effective Communication for Professionals
Families 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.
This 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.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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CPSE To CSE For Parents- webinar
2024-03-27 09:00 - 10:30
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).
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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How To Have Difficult Conversations via Zoom
2024-04-03 19:00 - 20:00
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.
Join Parent Network staff to learn more about how to have difficult conversations to facilitate change and growth!
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Genetics 101: Genetics & Advocacy. Challenging the Myths and Considering the Benefits of Genetics Counseling
2024-04-03 19:00 - 20:30
Parent to Parent of NYS: Genetics 101: Genetics & Advocacy. Challenging the Myths and Considering the Benefits of Genetics Counseling
● 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.
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Parent And Family Engagement Within The FBA And BIP Process via Zoom
2024-04-09 17:00 - 19:00
Parent and Family Engagement within the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Process
Families, 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.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Growing with Others - Neurodivergent Social Group for high school students
2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | North Tonawanda High School Library, 405 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, NY, 14120, United States
Neurodivergent social group for high school students meets 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Community Connection – Connect with other high school students and build positive relationships.
Develop New Skills – Opportunities to develop skills such as self-awareness, social wellness, coping with stress, and more!
Feel Supported – Discuss feelings, ideas, interests, and goals in a safe and supportive environment.
FACILITATOR
Patty 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Patty McCalister at patriciamccalisterlmhc@gmail.com or 716-345-5450.
LOCATION
North Tonawanda High School Library, 405 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Autism & Aging – Cognition and Well-being (webinar)
2024-04-10 13:00 - 14:15
Tune in to this presentation by Hilde Geurts, Ph.D. on research investigating autism, age-related cognition, and well-being.
This is a joint presentation by ARI and The World Autism Organisation.
The 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.
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Navigating Neurodiversity – Strategies For Success In The Classroom And Beyond (In-person event)
2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | ARC Erie County, 777 Maryvale Dr., Buffalo, NY, 14225, United States
This FREE workshop is presented by: The Early Childhood Inclusion Committee of DDAWNY
PRESENTERS:

Adriana Ragland , LMSW – Founder of Neurdiversity Network of WNY AND
Lori Ciesielski – Occupational Therapist at Liberty POST

TOPICS:

Embracing and Understanding Neurodiversity: General Overview

Strategies for Support and Inclusion

Neurodiversity Matters: Building Inclusive and Safe Learning Environments

REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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How To Protect My Child’s Future Through Guardianship, Wills & Trusts via Zoom
2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:00
Planning for the future is especially important when you have a child with a disability.
This 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.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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EI To CPSE Transition For Parents via Zoom
2024-04-11 14:00 - 16:00
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.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Power2Relate (Formerly Nurtured Heart Approach) Four Week Series
2024-04-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Clarence Public Library, 3 Town Place, Clarence, NY, 14031, United States
Power2Relate – Building Upon The Nurtured Heart Approach

Are you feeling powerless in relating to and managing your children’s behavior?
Do you want to feel more connection to your loved ones?
Are your experiencing a sense of Thriving in Life?

This course will help answer these questions!
POWER2RELATE 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.
You will begin to learn and discover:

How to integrate 6 sources of Power, providing a life-long shift in how you relate to the challenges you face.
The Behavioral Key to why your current parenting methods are not producing the results you wish.
The emotional foundations which may be keeping you from experiencing the connections and success you desire.

This 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.
WHEN
Monday, April 15 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, April 22 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, May 13 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, May 20 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE
Clarence Public Library, 3 Town Place, Clarence, NY 14031
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Understanding the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - webinar
2024-04-17 11:00 - 12:30
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.
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Autism and Sleep – Research Updates (webinar)
2024-04-17 13:00 - 14:00
Learn research updates on co-occurring sleep disturbances and autism.
SPEAKER
Dara 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.
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Effective and Collaborative Implementation of Family Engagement Resources via Zoom
2024-04-17 17:30 - 19:00
Participants will:

Explore meaningful and equitable training resources/tools to support effective family engagement and communication.
Explore the use of critical thinking skills to deepen connection and understanding of the resources to support equitable family engagement.

*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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What Is a NY ABLE Account? via Zoom
2024-04-17 19:00 - 20:00
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.
Our 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.
Presenter: Jenna McClosky, Outreach Coordinator NY ABLE and 529 College Savings Program, Office of the State Comptroller
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Explicit Vocabulary For Parents
2024-04-18 10:00 - 12:00
Children learn and develop vocabulary best when the discovery of new words and their meaning is introduced both at home and in school.
Through this training, families and education professionals will learn about the importance of vocabulary instruction in language development and reading skills for elementary school grades.
Participants 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.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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White Matter Development and Language in Autism - webinar
2024-04-24 13:00 - 14:15
Learn about emerging research on white matter development and language abilities during infancy in autism.
The speaker:

Tyler McFayden, PhD, is a NICHD T32 Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Prior to her T32 position, she received her bachelor’s in science from Davidson College and PhD in Developmental and Clinical Psychology from Virginia Tech. She completed her APA-accredited internship at UNC’s Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities. Dr. McFayden currently works with Dr. Clare Harrop (Health Sciences) and Dr. Mike O’Shea (Pediatrics), researching social communication profiles of autistic youth and sex differences in neurodevelopmental trajectories. Dr. McFayden also works closely with Dr. Jessica Girault, PhD, a member of the IBIS group at UNC, studying neuro-behavior relations in high-likelihood infant samples. The April presentation will feature results and discussions from their recent paper highlighting a novel white matter-language connection in the right arcuate fasciculus in infants who later are diagnosed with autism at 24 months.
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Supporting Your Child In Work-Based Learning (WBL) Experiences via Zoom
2024-04-29 18:00 - 19:30
Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences are a way for students to develop skills and knowledge in the world of work.
Join us and gain foundational information of WBL, program options, who are the partners in WBL, and increase career awareness in home and community
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Self Directed Budgets… What Do We Do With Those?! via Zoom
2024-05-01 18:30 - 20:00
Have you been wondering about Self-Directed Services?
Come learn the basics of self-directed services that are an option for families with OPWDD. This will include a discussion about what types of supports and services can be included in a self-direction budget.
Presenter: Bonnie Doyle
Bonnie Doyle has worked with Parent Network since 2021 as a Family Support Specialist; she is passionate about supporting families to secure all the benefits and services to help them reach their goals. In 2022 Bonnie became in independent broker for individuals who want to self-direct their OPWDD services. Bonnie is a NYS credentialed Peer Support Specialist as well as a NYS credentialed Family Peer Advocate; she is also the parent of a child with multiple diagnoses including ADHD and anxiety.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Abuse prevention for people with disabilities.
2024-05-01 19:00 - 20:30
Parent to Parent of NYS is offering a special presentation: Individuals with disabilities experience violence and abuse at an alarmingly high rate. The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) and NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) invite you to join a conversation about abuse prevention for people with disabilities.
This webinar will offer the opportunity for an open discussion about barriers to accessing services and to identify training/resource needs for all.
Register here.

Special Education 101: A Parent Member
2024-05-03 15:00 - 16:00
Learn about the Special Education Process and the Individualized Education Program!

Gain understanding about procedures, NYS regulations, and strategies to promote a parent’s understanding and participation in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.
This course is required to receive a Parent Member Certificate to support a parent of a child with a disability in an IEP meeting.

*Please note that this is a 2-part training! Part 1 must be completed online in order to receive the zoom link for this session.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER HERE! FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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GO, DOG. GO! - A Sensory-Friendly Performance at Theatre of Youth
2024-05-05 10:00 - 11:10 | Theatre of Youth, Buffalo, New York
GO, DOG. GO! – P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book comes to life on stage in an exploration of movement, color and space. The dogs delve into life with gusto, creating a visual spectacle for the audience to feast upon. A big and little musical world of doggy fun. Like a pop-up book that comes to life – and never stops.
Theatre of Youth (TOY) welcomes you to enjoy a performance in a sensory-friendly environment. Your children can sit where they are most comfortable and move around as they need, all while enjoying the magic of live theatre. These tickets are made available for children and families who desire a sensory-friendly environment.
This performance incorporates special modifications to accommodate audiences with sensory needs, including, changes to the performance:
?Increased lighting in the seating area and house throughout the performance.
?Lower sound levels.
?Lowered seating capacities to allow for more space and movement between patrons.
*Dates and titles subject to change.
Ticket Code to Order: SENSORY23
SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE on Sunday, May 5 at 10AM
Purchase tickets here.
