Autism Society Western New York

Bring a Friend, Make a Friend:A Social Group for Children with Autism
2016-02-06 09:30 - 23:00 UTC | We Rock the Spectrum, 6950 Erie Road, Derby, NY, 14047, United States
Pacific Child & Family Associates
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: We Rock the Spectrum
Address: 6950 Erie Road
Derby, NY 14047
Cost: Free
This social skills group* will be held the first Saturday of every month for 2016 from 9:30 AM-11:00AM.
Making friends can be hard for children with autism. Pacific Child & Family Associates know how important it is for your child to practice their emerging social skills. That is why they are partnering with We Rock the Spectrum for this new opportunity.
This is a social play group designed for children ages 16 and under with autism. Pacific Child & Family Associates team of staff will be there to facilitate play and ensure a fun morning is had by all!
Please join us and bring a friend.
Please follow the link below to register the number of children in attendance.
*Note, this is not a drop off event. Parents and caregivers are expected to stay and are welcome to socialize.
RSVP is required. See link below.
Links : Bring a Friend, Make a Friend Registration

MAXout Program
2016-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Canisius College, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14208, United States
Institute for Autism Research @ Canisius College
Time: Canisius College
Location: Canisius College
Address: 2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208
Cost: Free
The Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College is recruiting high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to participate in a clinical trial evaluating an outpatient social development program.
Eligibility:
Male and female children ages 7 -12 years, diagnosed with ASD
Cognitive and language skills near the average range, or in the average range or above.
Contact ASAP to be assigned to part of the February or August Program.
For further information: www.canisius.edu/iar
If interested, please contact (716) 888-2800 or iar@canisius.edu
Downloads : MAXout Program Flyer
Links : Institute for Autism Research (IAR)

MSC Informational Workshop
2016-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Services, Inc. Resource Center, 97 Main Street, Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
Presented by Aubrey Sedor, MSC Supervisor

This workshop will address the following issues:
Eligibility * Transition * Front Door Process * Future Planning * Employment * Self Advocacy * Independent Living

Please RSVP with Sara Spaulding at sspaulding@autism-services-inc.org or 716-992-0131.

Individualized Education Program (IEP)
2016-01-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Wayne A. Secord Therapeutic Preschool, 6395 Old Niagara Road, Lockport, NY, 14094, United States
Presented by Parent Network of WNY, the Early Childhood Direction Center, and New Directions Youth & Family Services

Every child receiving Special Education services has an Individualized Education Program (IEP). What is it and who writes it? What does individualized mean? In this workshop participants will learn about IEP components and receive tips and tools to become more involved in the planning process.

Childcare offered – please reserve by January 11, 2016. Please state age of child. No infants.
To register for this workshop, call or go online today (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762 toll free www.parentnetworkwny.org

Caring for the Caregiver: Nutrition for the Brain & Body to Make it Happen: Sleep, Food & Supplements
2016-01-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Autism Research Institute Online Education
This talk covers the importance of self-care for adult caregivers, and focuses on reasonable dietary and lifestyle choices and appropriate basic nutritional supplementation. We will talk briefly about all of the current dietary trends, what to believe, what is based in evidence and research, and how to make choices for yourself and your family amid all the noise. This talk will review the key components to success with the above strategies by focusing on two major components that wear us down – poor sleep habits and poor nutrition. It will review sleep hygiene and natural sleep support options, healthy dietary intake for all, and nutritional supplements to consider for acute support when needed.
