Autism Society Western New York

The Collaborative Community Mission Social Skills Group
2023-05-15 16:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Angola Public Library, 34 N. Main St., Angola, NY, 14006, United States
The Collaborative Community Mission Social Skills Group
Mondays, May 15 and May 22 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Angola Public Library Meeting Room, 34 N. Main Street, Angola, NY 14006
Instructor: Jessica Sills, MS, CCC-SLP/L
Geared 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.
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The Collaborative Community Mission Central Auditory Processing Group
2023-05-15 16:00 - 16:30 | Angola Public Library, 34 N. Main St., Angola, NY, 14006, United States
The Collaborative Community Mission Central Auditory Processing Group – Free Enrichment for Upper Elementary and Middle School Students
Mondays, May 15 and May 22 from 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Angola Library Meeting Room, 34 N. Main Street, Angola, NY 14006
Instructor: Jessica Sills, MS, CCC-SLP/L
Geared 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.
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What Families and Caregivers Need To Know About NYSAA via Zoom
2023-05-12 15:00 - 16:30 | NY
What Families and Caregivers Need to Know About NYSAA
Participants will learn:

The criteria for NYSAA eligibility
The type of assessments used to measure a NYSAA student’s performance and how often
How a NYSAA determination affects graduation options and plans for life after high school

*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER.
FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Parent to Parent of NYS-Residential Placement Online Discussion Group- Parents who have a child or adult in a Residential placement
2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
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.
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Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session via WebEx/online
2023-05-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
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.
Attendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. If you have any additional questions regarding attendance, please call your SD Liaison.
**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session.
Registration is required. Register here.

ASISTA A UNA SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE FRONT DOOR PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LOS APOYOS Y SERVICIOS
2023-05-10 16:00 - 18:00 | NY
ASISTA A UNA SESIÓN INFORMATIVA DE FRONT DOOR PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LOS APOYOS Y SERVICIOS
Las 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.
En la actualidad, todas las sesiones se están ofreciendo a distancia por WebEx. La duración de la sesión es de dos horas.
Las 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.
Para 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.
Todas 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.
Register here.
If you need assistance, contact Miriam Nieto at 718-430-0806 or Miriam.X.Nieto@opwdd.ny.gov.

Transitioning From Preschool (CPSE) To Kindergarten Special Education (CSE) via Zoom
2023-05-09 18:00 - 19:30 | NY
Transitioning from Preschool (CPSE) to Kindergarten Special Education (CSE)
You 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).
We will cover topics such as the transition process, timeline and commonly used terms.
*Certificate of completion available upon request*
REGISTER.
FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English) via WebEx/online
2023-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The 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.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required. Register here.
All 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
If you need assistance, contact Kendra Darrah at 518-536-3475 or Kendra.a.darrah@opwdd.ny.gov

The Link WNY’s Family & Caregiver Group via Zoom
2023-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | NY
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or do you suspect they have a disability?
Do you want to…
– Feel less overwhelmed?
– Feel a sense of belonging?

Get the support you need from Parent Network of WNY, Empower and other group members!
Discuss topics such as Special Education, Sensory Processing Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and more!
REGISTER ONCE FOR MONTHLY EMAIL REMINDERS AND ZOOM MEETING LINKS! REGISTER

Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
MEET THE HOSTS
Kim Newton, 20 years experience working with special needs families,
Nicole LaMonte-DeGolier, parent of child with special needs, and
Erin Reisdorf, Parent of child with special needs.
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Sensory Friendly Film Series: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 movie
2023-05-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Flix Stadium 10, 4901 Transit Road, Lancaster, NY, 14043, United States
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.
Dipson 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.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m.
In 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.
RUN TIME: 150 minutes
Admission 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.
Potential 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.
Contact: Larry Phillips, General Manager, Flix Stadium 10, Larry@dipsontheatres.com, 716-668-1888
4901 Transit Road Lancaster, NY 14043
Flix Stadium 10 – Sensory Friendly Family Film Series (dipsontheatres.com)

RCASD Old Westbury's FREE Online Autism Conference: Teaching to Successful Outcomes: Supporting Children with Autism in the Home, School & Community
2023-05-05 09:00 - 16:45 | NY
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.

“You’re Going to Love this Kid!”: Supporting Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom
Presenter: Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

In 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.

Social Thinking, Social Learning and Becoming a Social Detective
Presenter: Nancy Tarshis MA, MS CCC-SLP
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This 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.

Teaching Emotional Awareness and Regulation Strategies to Children with Autism
Presenter: Anton Shcherbakov Psy.D., BCBA
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Children 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.

Support for Challenges with Feeding and Toileting: From Assessment to Intervention
Presenter: Bianca Coleman Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA-D
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Many 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.

Rest Assured: Solutions for Childhood Sleep Problems
Presenter: Keira Moore Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

More 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.

Certificates of Attendance

A 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.

Continuing Education Information
CEUs (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.

Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLEs)
SUNY 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.

Behavior Analyst Certification Board
SUNY 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.

BACB CEUs are offered for the following sessions:
• Session 1: You’re Going to Love this Kid! Supporting Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom ($15, 1.5 credits)
• Session 3: Teaching Emotional Awareness and Regulation Strategies to Children with Autism, ($15, 1.5 credits)
• Session 4: Support for Challenges with Feeding and Toileting: From Assessment to Intervention ($15, 1.5 credits)
• Session 5: Rest Assured: Solutions for Childhood Sleep Problems ($15, 1.5 credits).

There are no other CEUs being offered at this conference.

Visit website for session descriptions, objectives, bios, and CEU information.

Registration 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.

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How Age – and Age of Diagnosis – Affect Quality of Life - webinar
2023-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
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.
THE 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.”
REGISTER: https://www.autism.org/age-and-diagnosis/

Section 504, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools - webinar
2023-05-02 11:30 - 13:00 | NY
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.
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, Family Member, or just interested in this topic, then this training is for you!
If you have a question, please call Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
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Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs - webinar
2023-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
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.
Powerful and intense feelings are natural and common responses to parenting a child with exceptional needs. This training will provide an overview of common emotions experienced by parents and discuss how by sharing and acknowledging these emotions parents can find the inner strength needed to face and embrace their role as a parent of a child with special needs.
REGISTER here.

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English) via WebEx/online
2023-05-01 09:00 - 11:00 | NY
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The 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.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required. Register here.
All 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
If you need assistance, contact Richard Labonte at 585-241-5842 or Richard.S.Labonte@opwdd.ny.gov.

BPO Exceptional Kids: Dan Brown Wild Symphony
2023-04-30 14:30 - 15:30 | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, 14201, United States
BPO Exceptional Kids: Dan Brown Wild Symphony
Dan 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!
Cost: $7.00 child/adult
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The program offers a number of benefits for Exceptional Kids families, including:

YouTube playlists to help patrons prepare and familiarize themselves with the music to be played at each concert,
inclusive pre-concert sensory activities provided by GiGi’s Playhouse Buffalo,
a designated quiet space for families (in the event that children need to take a break),
augmentative hearing devices,
noise-muffling headphones, and
large-font setlists of concert repertoire. and their families.

Awareness 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
For more information, and to get involved please contact the Education Department at (716) 242-7822 or email rpudlewski@bpo.org.
Visit BPO for Exceptional Kids.

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (Chinese) via WebEx/online
2023-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 | NY
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The 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.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required. Register here.
All 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
If 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

Fearlessly Different: An Autistic Actor's Journey to Broadway's Biggest Stage - television program
2023-04-26 20:00 - 20:30 | NY
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.

Mickey 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.

An 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.)

To 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.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE - LEARN ABOUT CAREERS WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
2023-04-26 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
MAKING A DIFFERENCE – LEARN ABOUT CAREERS WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH AUTISM
Presenter: Jan M. Downey, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHH, Director of Long Island Speech Language Services Eden II Programs

FREE! Register here.

Individuals 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.

Aquatic Therapy Programming for Individuals with Autism - webinar
2023-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
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.
Jennifer 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.
REGISTER here.

Parents Considering a Residential Placement Discussion Group via Zoom
2023-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
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.
REGISTER here.

FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION (English) via WebEx/online
2023-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | NY
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES
The 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.
All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
Registration for a session is required. Register here.
All 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
If you need assistance, contact Erin Caglioti at 631-416-3943 or erin.a.caglioti@opwdd.ny.gov

What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP via Zoom
2023-04-25 12:00 - 13:30 | NY
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
This 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Tina Beauparlant at (518) 381-4350.
REGISTER here.

Education Records Organizer via Zoom
2023-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
Please join Barb Hoffman, Regional Coordinator, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar.
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.
Please contact with any questions: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350.
REGISTER here.

SIBSHOP WNY - Saturday, April 22, 2023
2023-04-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Richard E. Winter Student Center, 98 Hughes Ave., Buffalo, NY, 14208, United States
When a child is diagnosed with a developmental disorder or serious chronic physical disorder, the entire family is affected.
WHAT ARE SIBSHOPS?
Sibshops 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.
Sibshops 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.
LOCATION: 2nd Floor—Richard E. Winter Student Center at 98 Hughes Ave. Buffalo, NY 14208—between Jefferson Avenue and Meech Street.
REGISTRATION: $20 per session https://www.sibshopwny.com/
QUESTIONS? Please contact: Susan Putnam, PhD or Sarah Vallo, LMHCP. Email: profputnam@gmail.com or lovallos@my.canisius.edu
Phone: (716) 714-9691

Supporting Students with Co-Occurring Mental Health and ASD - a virtual workshop
2023-04-22 08:30 - 12:45 | NY
The Autism Society Western New York and Autism Services, Inc. will host Dr. Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D as she presents “Supporting Students with Co-Occurring Mental Health and ASD”, a virtual workshop, on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Individuals on the autism spectrum are at an increased risk of co-occurring mental health conditions and even suicide. Both parents and teachers can play a role in supporting these children and adolescents. This presentation will focus on the following:

Potential mental health conditions and the warning signs of suicide,
Supports needed in classroom and home situations,
The impact of mental health conditions on behavior and how to assess,
Behavioral, educational, and other strategies that are the most beneficial,
The role and impact of trauma,
Classroom factors that can minimize trauma and maximize education,
Strategies for supporting emotional regulation for both parent/child and staff/students, and
Potential community supports.

This workshop is geared towards individuals with ASD, parents and professionals. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify classroom factors that can minimize trauma in students and maximize education.
List and describe a range of educational strategies.
List the signs for suicide and potential suicide ideation.
Discuss the role of emotional regulation for both staff and students.

PRICING AND CEUs
Parent/Individual with ASD $10.00 per person CEUs n/a
Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists $30.00 per person
.35 ASHA CEUs *ASHA CEUs are only awarded to ASHA members who are eligible and have paid the CE registry fee.
OTs and COTAs $30.00 per person
3.0 NYS Continuing Competency Hours for OTs/OTAs * Please note that these hours may be used towards completing AOTA continuing competency requirements, but are not offered through an AOTA approved provider.
PTs and PTAs $30.00 per person
.3 NYS Approved PT Board Continuing Education Hours Other
Professionals/ Paraprofessionals/Students $20.00 per person
No CEUs awarded.
BCBAs $30.00 per person.
3.5 Type ll BCBA Credits
Please note that all webinar materials (i.e. registration links, handouts, continuing education credit forms/survey links, etc.) will be e-mailed to attendees approximately 1-2 days prior to the workshop. If you have a PayPal account, the e-mail associated with that account will be used for all correspondence including Zoom links and all webinar materials. This is a live event and will be broadcast in Eastern Standard Time.
Individuals with ASD and Parent/Caregiver Scholarships based on financial need are available. Call 716-633-2275 to apply.
REGISTRATION
Please note that as this is a virtual event there will be no mail-in registration. The deadline to register is April 19, 2023. No refunds after April 12, 2023.

Front Door Info Session (English) via WebEx
2023-04-21 17:00 - 19:00 | NY
The Front Door Information Session will 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. All sessions are presently offered remotely by WebEx. The session length is two hours.
All 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.
Register here: https://meetny.webex.com/weblink/register/r369fa5e632f920fa470d35e0d0fd814e
If you need assistance, please contact Karen Francisco at 518-388-0431 or Karen.Francisco@opwdd.ny.gov

THE IMPORTANCE OF GENERALIZING SKILLS INTO THE HOME AND COMMUNITY THROUGH PARENT TRAINING
2023-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
THE IMPORTANCE OF GENERALIZING SKILLS INTO THE HOME AND COMMUNITY THROUGH PARENT TRAINING

Presenter: Nyla Baboolal-Fong, MS Ed, BCBA, LBA, Eden II Autism Outreach Center

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Parent training involves helping parents understand how to carry over skills taught at school to the home setting. This webinar will cover ways parents can help their children generalize skills from school to their home and community.

Coming to the Table - CSE Tips for Educators and Families of Children with Autism - Free webinar
2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:15 | NY
RCASD Old Westbury Autism Webinar – Coming to the Table – CSE Tips for Educators and Families of Children with Autism
Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
This free webinar will address tips for educators and families to prepare for and enhance the Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting process for students with autism. The webinar will address developing supportive Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with autism and tips for holding student-focused and family-friendly meetings. It will also provide concrete steps for families to prepare for CSE meetings and address some common misperceptions about the CSE process.
Certificate of Attendance: All attendees are asked to complete an evaluation after the webinar and will receive a certificate of attendance.
Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLEs): SUNY 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. At total of 1.25 CTLE hours are available for this webinar. The total administration fee for CTLEs is $10 and is payable at time of registration.
There are no other CEUs being offered at this webinar.
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