Autism Society Western New York

Parent and Family Engagement within the FBA and BIP Process via Zoom
2024-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Parent and Family Engagement within the FBA and 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.

REGISTER HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Chautauqua County Family & Caregiver Support Group via Zoom
2024-12-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-01-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-12 18:30 - 20:00
Receive Support – Connect with Others – Express Yourself
Free Support for parents, family members and caregivers of children with special needs
REGISTER ONCE FOR MONTHLY EMAIL REMINDERS AND ZOOM MEETING LINKS!
REGISTER HERE!
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
2024-12-12 19:00 - 20:00
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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Au-Some Evenings at Explore & More – The Ralph C Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum
2024-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Explore & More – The Ralph C Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Au-Some Evenings give children with autism and sensory processing needs, their friends and family an opportunity to play and learn together in an understanding and supportive environment.
In addition to a fun night of play with access to the museum space and exhibits, we have special programming for families!
The evening features themed Art Studio projects, sensory exploration in our Tinkering Tank, therapy animals from the SPCA and student volunteers from SUNY Buffalo State’s Exceptional Education program.
Parent outreach materials including links for social stories, child development resources and play tips are always available. We even provide small giveaways or snacks in the lobby at the end of the night to help with the transition of leaving the museum.

Free. Registration Required.

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Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide
2024-12-16 18:30 - 19:45
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar: Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide Let’s explore what the IEP team needs to consider, supplemental aids, services and program modifications for all students with disabilities. A key question for the IEP team is to consider whether the student with a disability does or does not require one-to-one support to make meaningful progress toward annual goals in the IEP in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
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PADRE A PADRE DE NYS via Zoom
2024-12-16 19:00 - 20:30
Les invitamos a ser parte de nuestra siguiente reunión de Cuidadores vía Zoom. Parent to Parent of NYS está ofreciendo reuniones GRATUITAS de padres y/o cuidadores de seres queridos con necesidades especiales y/o médicamente frágiles. Estamos aquí para usted. Venga a compartir con nosotros en una reunión informal donde compartiremos información, recursos y encontrará el apoyo que necesita mientras cría a un ser querido con necesidades especiales y/o médicamente frágiles, sin importar la edad de la persona.
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ADHD/Learning Differences Support Group via Zoom
2024-12-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-01-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-02-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-17 18:30 - 20:00
ADHD/Learning Differences Support Group
Third Tuesday of the Month!
Are you a parent of a child with ADHD or do you suspect they have a learning difference?
We will be sharing experiences, discussing strategies and providing support.
Discuss topics such as:

Special Education
ADHD, Learning Disabilities,
and more!

ONE TIME REGISTRATION! FREE SUPPORT GROUP TO ATTEND! REGISTER HERE!
Call: 716-332-4170 | Email: info@parentnetworkwny.org
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Parents CONSIDERING a Residential Placement Discussion Group
2024-12-17 19:00 - 20:00
Are you considering residential placement for your family member? Parent to Parent NYS is hosting this group for families with children and adults of all ages who are considering placement in a residential school or a group home.
Register here.

Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs via Zoom
2024-12-17 19:00 - 20:00
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.
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Parent Group for Parents of Older Children with developmental or physical disabilities 21 and older (via Zoom)
2024-12-18 19:00 - 20:00
Transitioning to adulthood isn’t easy for our kids, or us! Connect with other parents who understand the joys and struggles of raising older children with special needs. Share experiences, advice, and encouragement in a welcoming environment. This group is specifically for parents of children 21 and older.
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Statewide - Virtual Special Education Parent Chat Group via Zoom
2024-12-19 18:30 - 20:00
Come join us for our Special Education chat group. As a parent’s of children with special needs, we know firsthand how hard it is to advocate for our children in school. Sometimes we feel helpless, exhausted, and lonely and let’s face it advocating for our kids is complicated! If you’re a parent, grandparent, caregiver of a child with special needs, and struggling with special education school related issues. Come join us for an opportunity to share what’s happening while engaging in great conversation, sharing your knowledge, ideas and resources with other parents in the community who are dealing with the same issues. All from the comfort of your own home.
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Parent to Parent of NYS- Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) virtual Parent Group via Zoom
2024-12-19 19:00 - 20:00
Are you a Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) AND a parent or caretaker of a loved one with special needs 21 years old and under? Let’s come together as a group to learn, share our experiences, resources and empower each other in this safe and confidential space.
REGISTER HERE!

Flix Stadium 10 Sensory Friendly Family Film – Mufasa: The Lion King
2025-01-04 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Po is set to become the new spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, but before he can do that, he must find a successor to become the new Dragon Warrior. He appears to find one in Zhen, a fox with plenty of promising abilities but who doesn’t quite like the idea of Po training her.
Admission is $10.00 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)

Flix Stadium 10 Sensory Friendly Family Film – Dog Man
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
Dog Man
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Po is set to become the new spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace, but before he can do that, he must find a successor to become the new Dragon Warrior. He appears to find one in Zhen, a fox with plenty of promising abilities but who doesn’t quite like the idea of Po training her.
Admission is $10.00 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)
