Autism Society Western New York

Mindfulness Stress Reduction 2021 Series via Zoom
2021-10-28 19:00 - 19:45 (America/New_York)
GOT STRESS? We Can Help!
This ongoing series is an opportunity for parents, caregivers, and youth with disabilities across New York State to meet virtually and learn how mindfulness can help with change and planning for the future. Join us to learn strategies and techniques to reduce stress and for a chance to connect with other youth and their families. Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to whatever is happening in our lives, both inside and out.
Mindfulness Stress Reduction Series sessions every 2 weeks from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Register once and use the same link for every session!
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/mindfulness-stress-reduction-series-17/

Flip It
2021-10-30 09:00 - 17:00
FLIP IT’s four simple steps transform challenging behavior using a simple, kind and strength-based process.
Teachers and parents can help children from infancy to teenage years learn about their feelings and gain self-control by using the following mnemonic:
Feelings
Limits
Inquiries
Prompts
Research Supports FLIP IT!
The Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs at Miami University recently published an evaluation of the FLIP IT strategy. The study found that child protective factors increased and parent-child relationships improved steadily across a six-month period after parents learned this simple and effective strategy for transforming challenging behavior.
REGISTER TODAY!
Cost: $85 Per Participant
Includes 8 hours of ONLINE training, Flip IT book and access to private Facebook group for ongoing support.
Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | Call: 716.332.4170
www.parentnetworkwny.org/events
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/flip-it/

Sensational Fun Halloween Party
2021-10-30 14:00 - 16:00 | The Hub, 4999 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY, 14075, United States
Join the Sensational Fun team for a Halloween Party on October 30th 2pm-4pm!

Dress up in your favorite costumes (or not!) (We will be dressed in ours!)
Halloween-based activities and crafts
Halloween Treats (allergy free as needed)
A “not so scary” Haunted House!
Halloween-themed music, some Monster Mashing, & a Halloween Parade!
Gym with Ghoulish Gross Motor activities!
An extra calming room

***Please note we will only be serving SNACKS (allergy free as needed) at this event!**
LOCATION: The Hub, 4999 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg
(Banquet area, 2 rooms for activities, and a room for calming and a big gym for lots of running!)
COST: $12 per person
***ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY! Sign up at link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4bada92dabf85-sensational1 and you will then receive an invoice to pay for tickets through email. (Please pay this as soon as you receive it to guarantee your spot!)
We will be following guidelines for continued safety.
-Please take temps and make sure no one has any symptoms before you leave your house! It’s truly our biggest fear to have to turn any of you away!
-When you arrive, come to the GYM door on the side of the Hub (look for sign and balloons!) Someone will be taking touch less temperatures and screening for symptoms.
– Everyone will sanitize at the check in table (and throughout as needed)
-Masks are required by all over 2 years old. You may remove them at your table!
Children who cannot wear a mask due to sensory issues will be given exception. Parents please be mindful of social distancing!

Northtowns Family/Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
2021-11-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-11-15 18:30 - 20:00
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!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99541728957?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 995 4172 8957 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Teaching to Successful Outcomes: Supporting Children with Autism at Home, School, and Community - Virtual
2021-11-02 08:30 - 15:30
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. The 4 A’s of Autism: Awareness, Acceptance, Appreciation, and Action as a Pathway to Leading a Fulfilling and Productive Life presented by Stephen Shore, Ed.D, Aldephi University. An autobiographical structure combining experiences of people on the autism spectrum, in making fulfilling and productive lives for autistic individuals the rule rather than the exception will be used to charge participants to reframe their thinking away from deficit, disorder, and deficit towards seeking abilities based on individual strengths. The session ends with generalizing focus on strengths-based thinking to the rest of humanity – and finally, to the audience themselves.
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Help Me Help You! Supporting Teachers and Paraprofessional Teams to Implement Function-Based Challenging Behavior Interventions presented by Mandy Rispoli, PhD, BCBA-D, Purdue University. The purpose of this session is to share a practice-based coaching model for supporting school personnel and caregivers to assess, prevent, and address challenging behavior. Dr. Rispoli will share the latest research for providing effective, efficient, and personalized supports to school teams. In particular, this session will explore the teachers-as-coaches for paraprofessionals to implement function-based behavioral interventions in schools. This active session includes active discussion, sharing of resources, and envisioning the future of coaching.
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Social Skills Success on the Spectrum: Valuable Tips and Lessons to Help Your Child Connect and Communicate presented by Victoria Boone, The Hamilton Center.
1:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Keynote Presentation: Supporting Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder presented by Julie Wolf, PhD, Yale School of Medicine. Siblings of individuals with ASD have a unique lived experience and play an important role in the lives of their siblings. This training will review the literature pertaining to the sibling relationship, will review the experiences and needs of siblings, and will provide strategies for supporting siblings.
FREE REGISTRATION: https://nysrcasd.org/events/934/registrations/new
Continuing Education Information
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 up to 5.5 CTLE hours are available for this conference. The total administration fee for CTLEs is $10 and is payable at time of registration.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board:

Help Me Help You! Supporting Teachers and Paraprofessional Teams to Implement Function-Based Challenging Behavior Interventions
Social Skills Success on the Spectrum: Valuable Tips and Lessons To Help Your Child Connect and Communicate

BACB CEUs are available for the following sessions:
BACB CEUs are being administered by a third party service provider. If you check the box upon
registration for these sessions indicating that you are interested in receiving BACB CEUs, an email will
be sent to you AFTER the conference with a form to download and complete. The cost is $10 per credit.
Certificate of Attendance:
There are no other CEUs being offered at this conference.
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all attendees.

Family/Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
2021-11-02 17:30 - 19:00
Are you a parent of a child with disabilities or 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 & other group members!
First Tuesday of the Month
5:30 pm to 7 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96127043675?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 961 2704 3675, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Special Education Mediation: Getting Positive Results - Webinar
2021-11-03 12:00 - 13:00
Conversations and decisions about special education supports for students can be challenging. When disagreements arise or escalate, mediation can help. Mediators are specially trained to serve as impartial facilitators, helping sides work out differences in a collaborative way.
Join Starbridge and Donna Durbin, Director of Monroe County Programs for the Center for Dispute Settlement, as we talk about why and when families and professionals should consider mediation.
Registration
Registration is required. To register, use this link – https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3883214901998264079

Behavioral Support – Beyond Early Intervention - Webinar
2021-11-03 13:00 - 14:00
Tune in to hear Melissa Olive, Ph.D., BCBA-D describe the components of a quality behavioral support program beyond the early years.
About the Speaker

Missy Olive PhD, BCBA-D’s brother, Mac, is the foundation of her mission for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). In her early teens Missy, along with her 3 other brothers, traveled with her Mom and Mac to his ABA therapy. She credits her pursuit of helping children to working with her family to help Mac complete his ABA homework. Her mother’s legacy remains a strong influence because of her determination to make life better for her brother. Missy joined Cultivate in December of 2020 after founding and nurturing her business, Applied Behavioral Strategies, which Cultivate acquired. As the Chief Clinical Officer, she ensures that all Cultivate clients receive exemplary clinical services. In conjunction with the Corporate Clinical Team Missy will assist in the development and implementation of our Outcomes Project, Clinical Risk Mitigation, Clinical Ethical Concerns, and Clinical Staff Training.

Free certificates of participation are available upon successful completion of a brief knowledge quiz after the webinar. The quiz will be added to this page once the event has concluded.
Register: https://www.autism.org/aba-beyond-early-intervention/

What is Self Direction? via Zoom
2021-11-03 18:00 - 20:00
What is Self-Direction? Self-direction gives you flexibility to choose the mix of supports and services that are right for you so you can live the life you want. With self-direction, YOU choose your services, the staff and organizations that provide them, and a schedule that works best for YOU.
Each person is unique. Self-direction empowers people to design supports based on their unique strengths and needs. It gives you more control over the funding used to buy your services. Join us to have your questions about Self Direction answered.
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/what-is-self-direction-2/
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
call: 716.332.4170

OPWDD Front Door Information Session via WebEx
2021-11-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-11-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-15 16:00 - 18:00
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.
Register: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/information-sessions. Registration for a session is required. Once you have found the date and time that works best for you, please click the link to register for the session.
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 or Spanish, including American Sign Language (ASL), please contact your local Front Door Office. Front Door contact numbers may be found on the OPWDD website: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us#access-services-through-front-door

Region 1 Self-Direction Information Session
2021-11-04 16:00 - 18:00
“Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, hobbies and favorite activities. Having a choice is what Self-Direction is all about. You will get to pick your own activities, staff and schedule when you self-direct.
“Self-Direction may be right for you if you can make your own decisions (or have someone to help you do so) and if you want more responsibility, flexible supports and services. Anyone who is eligible for OPWDD services and enrolled in the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver can choose to self-direct their services.
“Although the process may seem complicated at first, you will get help at every step. First, you can attend a Self-Direction information session at a nearby Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO). You will meet with a team of people whom you choose, (your Circle of Support) and they will help you select your services and put together a budget. Your Circle of Support can include family and close friends, your Care Manager, a Support Broker and staff who know you well. You will talk about what you want from life and make it a reality.
“Self-Direction is flexible. You can change things in your plan when you want something different. You can always switch back to a more traditional model of supports if Self-Direction doesn’t suit you.”
(The above description was taken from http://opwdd.ny.gov/types-services/self-direction.)
NOTE: At this time, meetings are conducted virtually.
Attendance is taken using the email address logging in for the session. People cannot receive credit just by calling in.
**People who are unable to access a WebEx session should contact their SD Liaison for a phone session.
Registration is required. Register through WebEx link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7fdd90b5647027617dd6de85ea02b06a

Educator's Hour: The Impact of Culture on Family Engagement via Zoom
2021-11-05 15:00 - 16:00
The Impact of Culture on Family Engagement
Explore how culture impacts family and caregiver engagement as well as specific tips to make all students/families/caregivers feel welcomed! CTLE credits available.
REGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT!
Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
Call: 716.332.4170
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/the-impact-of-culture-on-family-engagement/

Transition for Families Regional Training SA via Zoom
2021-11-05 15:00 - 16:30
Is your high schooler with disabilities getting ready to transition to adulthood?
Learn how to:

Assess the teen’s strengths, interests and needs
Establish measurable goals for the future
Identify appropriate transition services and coordinated activities
Work with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) to get your teenager ready for adulthood

REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/transition-for-families-regional-training-sa/
Questions: email: info@parentnetworkwny.org or call: 716.332.4170

“Educating Students Across the Lifespan: Preparation for Life”, presented by Dr. Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D
2021-11-06 08:30 - 12:45
On Saturday, November 6, 2021 Autism Services, Inc. and the Autism Society Western New York are pleased to present our virtual workshop, “Educating Students Across the Lifespan: Preparation for Life”, presented by Dr. Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D. Dr. Cathy Pratt is the Director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism located at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University’s Center for Excellence in Disabilities.
The ultimate goal of any educational program should be preparation for life after school. Despite our best efforts, the unemployment rate for our individuals on the spectrum remains high. Students who have behavior or mental health challenges have greater risks and outcomes. This workshop will provide practical and immediately useful information that individuals with ASD, parents/caregivers, teachers, SLPs, OTs/OTAs, PTs/PTAs, mental health professionals, and administrators can implement today to help create a brighter future.
In addition, this workshop will:

Highlight characteristics associated with ASD and co-occurring mental health issues;
Describe strategies involved in assessing and programming for behavior differences;
Describe a range of evidence-based strategies (i.e. reinforcement, video self-modeling, visual supports, and prompting and modeling); and
Describe accommodations that may assist the individual in post school settings.

In addition, we are pleased to announce that we will be offering ASHA CEU credit through the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Western New York (SHAWNY), and New York State Education Department Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy State Board Approved Continuing Competency Hours for OTs/COTAs/PTs/PTAs through Associated Physical and Occupational Therapists, PLLC (APOT)! Both SHAWNY and APOT are co-sponsors of this workshop.
Cost and CEU credit information

Registration Category
Price
(Registration Deadline is 11/3/21)
Continuing Education Credits Available

Parent/Individual with ASD
$10.00 per person
n/a

Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists
$30.00 per person
.35 ASHA CEUs

OTs and COTAs
$30.00 per person
3.0 NYS Continuing Competency Hours for OTs/OTAs

PTs and PTAs
$30.00 per person
.3 NYS Approved PT Board Continuing Competency Hours

Other Professionals/ Paraprofessionals/Students
$20.00 per person
No CEUs awarded

Online registration is now available at https://autism-services-inc.org/resources/semi-annual-workshops/. Please note that as this is a virtual event there will be no mail-in registration. The deadline to register is November 3, 2021. No refunds after October 27, 2021.

"Ron's Gone Wrong" movie - Sensory Friendly Film at Flix Stadium 10 in Lancaster, NY
2021-11-06 10:00 - 11:46 | Flix Stadium 10, 4901 Transit Road, Lancaster, NY, 14043, United States
Flix Stadium 10 in Lancaster, NY Announces Sensory Friendly Family Film Series
Flix Stadium 10 sensory friendly family film series slated to run the first 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.
Upcoming movie: 11/6: Ron’s Gone Wrong – The story of the wonderful walking, talking, digitally connected bot that sweeps the world becoming every kid’s new best friend. But when an eleven-year-old boy ends up with one that doesn’t work, his attempts to teach it become a hilarious, heart-warming exploration of what real friendship means in a world of algorithms and social media.
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:
Tracy Janis, General Manager
Flix Stadium 10
tracy@dipsontheatres.com
716-668-1888
4901 Transit Road
Lancaster, NY 14043
www.dipsontheatres.com

Webinar: A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
2021-11-09 10:00 - 11:30
Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria and the eligibility determination process. The training includes an overview of Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Family Support Services. Contact Tina Beauparlant at 516-381-4350 with any questions.
Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3719300802752359692

Parent's Guide to Special Education (formerly Parent Member) via Zoom
2021-11-09 18:00 - 19:30
FREE WORKSHOP
2 Parts: Online Training and Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Learn about the Special Education Process and the Individualized Education Plan!

Gain understanding about procedures, NYS regulations, and strategies to promote a parent’s understanding and participation in an Individualized Education Plan (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.

Part 1 – Online videos & activities
Complete at least 1 day prior to Live Zoom Session
Part 2 – Live Zoom Session
November 9th
6 – 7:30 pm
CTLE Credits Available
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD Albany) Live Stream Seminars
2021-11-10 09:00 - 14:15
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD Albany) is offering three live stream seminars that are directed towards school professionals, community professionals, and parents, who live or work with individuals on the autism spectrum. These sessions will not be recorded. These seminars AT NO COST to participants living in New York State through a grant from the New York State Education Department. Registration is required to attend. Choose the sessions you would like to attend when you fill out your registration entry.
Seminar One – 9:00am-10:15am
Hidden in Plain Sight: Unmasking Anxiety in ASD
Although anxiety is not considered a core feature of ASD, approximately 40% of young people with ASD have clinically elevated levels of anxiety. It is particularly important to recognize and treat anxiety in ASD since it has a great impact on the course and the core aspects of the disorder, exacerbating social withdrawal as well as repetitive behaviors (Hollander, 2018). This training will look at how anxiety can manifest in individuals with ASD and how to treat these symptoms through a cognitive behavioral approach.
Seminar Two – 11:00am-12:15pm
Returning to the Classroom: Implementing Structure to Support Students with ASD
As many schools make plans to shift from distance learning to in-person instruction, families, students and educators face an adjustment period. That’s especially true for students with autism spectrum disorder, because transitions can be particularly stressful and challenging for them. Establishing a new school routine is also really important. Setting a schedule and daily expectations is key to helping kids feel safe and secure at school. Students must be comfortable in order to re-engage and connect, and that will enable them to be ready to learn (Schetter, 2021). This training will examine ways in which teachers and other school personnel can establish structure within the classroom and throughout the day to support students with ASD as they return to in-person learning.
Seminar Three – 1:00pm-2:15pm
Understanding and Reducing Challenging Behaviors through Functional Communication Training
Participants will be introduced to ways in which they can better understand challenging behaviors and effective strategies to teach more appropriate skills. They will be guided through an evidence-based procedure called Functional Communication Training (FCT) that has been used successfully to reduce challenging behavior in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
The live stream seminars (three seminars per date) are available on the following dates:
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Continuing Education Credits
CARD Albany is an approved provider for the following continuing education credits:
School Psychologists (NASP)
Social Workers (LMSW & LCSW)
Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
General certificates of attendance will be provided for all participants.
Each session is eligible for 1.25 contact hours. There is a $5.00 processing fee per session for each CEU selected. Please visit our website for more information about CEU offerings. CEUs can be selected during registration and payment can be submitted online with a credit card.
Register: https://www.albany.edu/autism/training-and-learning/training-opportunities/professional-development-and-parent-seminar

What Happens After Early Intervention? via Zoom
2021-11-10 11:00 - 12:30
In this workshop you will learn:
• How to get ready for your child’s transition to Pre-K.
• The transition from Early Intervention (EI) to working with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).
• Information on timelines, processes & commonly used vocabulary to help you better understand the transition process.
• How to make informed decisions to benefit your child.
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/what-happens-after-early-intervention-3/
Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org or call: 716.332.4170

WEBINAR: Health Care Notebook Overview
2021-11-10 12:00 - 13:00
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center as she presents a webinar on the Health Care Notebook.
Participants will learn how a HCN can assist in organizing medical records. They will be given tips on how the notebook can assist with advocacy, save time, reduce stress and utilize the information within the notebook in the event of an emergency.
If you have question’s contact: Tina Beauparlant Phone: (518) 381-4350
Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8975911968721099790

Live Webinar on November 10: A Parent’s Guide to Problem-Solving School Behavior Struggles
2021-11-10 13:00 - 14:30
You get a phone call from the school that your child is having behavior issues in the classroom. Now what? Interfering school behavior problems create academic, social, and emotional gaps in a learner’s progress. If left unaddressed, behavior struggles can lead to social isolation, a loss of instructional time, decreased self-esteem and academic under-achievement.
However, parents and educators should know that positive behavior change is possible through proactive collaboration, planning, and monitoring. This webinar will walk parents through steps to take from the very first phone call about their child’s behaviors to the implementation of individualized strategies. Rather than rush to find a solution or rely on others to solve the problem, parents can take the lead in gathering information, developing strategies, and leading the school team toward more effective action.
In this webinar, you will learn to:

Communicate and collaborate with the school
Structure questions to gain relevant information from the school team
Identify and describe four areas to consider for interventions
Structure and monitor a behavior action plan
Identify the need for further assessment and formalized plans (and how to get those in place)
Gain comfort and confidence in leading your child’s behavior program

Not available November 10? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.
Meet the Expert Speaker:
Rachel Schwartz, Ph.D., BCBA-D, has worked internationally creating and supervising programs for individuals with disabilities. Her work as a consultant and trainer includes teaching behavior analytic strategies and exploring issues related to sexual education and quality of life. Dr. Schwartz has published original research on these topics in special education journals as well as presented at national, state, and local conferences. Through her organization, Behavior Goals, Dr. Schwartz taps into more than 15 years of experience working in special education to empower students, families, and professionals.
Have a question for our expert? There will be an opportunity to post questions for the presenter during the live webinar.
Click here to REGISTER

Webinar: Education Records Organizer
2021-11-10 17:30 - 18:45
Please join Dodie Daniels, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Education Records Organizer. This workshop is where parents, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504 and 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.
Contact Tina Beauparlant with questions, 518-381-4350.
Webinar registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8682175233048660491

Bullying & Promoting Well-Being for Students with Disabilities via Zoom
2021-11-10 18:00 - 19:30
Bullying & Promoting Well-Being for Students with Disabilities and/or Mental Health Challenges
In this workshop, parents, caregivers, or educators of children with disabilities learn to recognize the signs of a bullying situation and how to talk to a child.
Learn about the supports and services that can be built into the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to promote social growth and well-being.
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/bullying-promoting-well-being-for-students-with-disabilities-2/
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
call: 716.332.4170

Mindfulness Stress Reduction 2021 Series via Zoom
2021-11-11 19:00 - 19:45
GOT STRESS? We Can Help!
This ongoing series is an opportunity for parents, caregivers, and youth with disabilities across New York State to meet virtually and learn how mindfulness can help with change and planning for the future. Join us to learn strategies and techniques to reduce stress and for a chance to connect with other youth and their families. Mindfulness is a way of paying attention to whatever is happening in our lives, both inside and out.
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/mindfulness-stress-reduction-series-18/

Au-Some Evenings at Explore & More Children's Museum
2021-11-12 08:00 - 19:30 | Explore & More – The Ralph C Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Au-Some Evenings, second Friday of every month, give children with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment. Families will have access to the museum space and play zones, including the cafe. Featured activities include a music center, therapy dogs, art projects and gross motor activities. Explore & More will also have a social narrative about the new museum and its play zones, quiet kits, as well as calming sensory friendly spaces in the museum.
To register for Au-Some Evening please email accessibility@exploreandmore.org or call (716)655-5131 ext. 3.
Au-Some Evenings are brought to us through the generous support of Mother Cabrini Health Foundation and the Maria Love Convalescent Fund.

Webinar: Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs
2021-11-15 12:00 - 13:30
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Program Manager / Education Specialist for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents. At the same time, parenting a child with special needs requires energy, focus, and enthusiasm to be effective in our role. The better off we are emotionally and physically, the better off our families will be. Join us for this webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress. Contact Maryalice Fegeley at 716-427-5140 with any questions.
Online Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7378926299808742924

Student Directed IEPs for Families via Zoom
2021-11-16 17:00 - 18:30
GET INVOLVED!
Understanding Student-Led IEPs and CSE Meetings
• Is your child’s voice heard at their meetings?
• Did they help create a goal for their IEP?
• Learn more about working with the school district to help your child learn how to advocate for themselves.
REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/student-directed-ieps-for-families/
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170
www.parentnetworkwny.org/events
