Region 1 FSS Advisory Council presents Elopement - Virtual Event
2020-10-08 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join the OPWDD Region 1 Family Support Services Advisory Council for a series of virtual events in lieu of their annual conference. Dates and topics are:

October 8 ~ Elopement, presented by Lawana Jones, President & CEO, CAS & CAT, The Autism Council of Rochester
October 22 ~ Behavior Support: What it is and how to access it, presented by Shannon Bianco
November 5 ~ Advocacy across Multiple Settings, presented by Theresa Drum and Kara Georgi

All sessions run from 2pm to 4pm.
If interested in attending one or more sessions, please register: https://www.starbridgeinc.org/events. Link for each event will be sent with registration confirmation.
Questions? Please call 585-224-7399 or email registration@starbridgeinc.org

2020 SKIRBOLL FAMILY AUTISM CONFERENCE via Zoom October 8-October 10
2020-10-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-10-09 09:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-10 09:00 - 12:00
Hosted by the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Rochester. All presentations will be delivered via Zoom.
October 8 – October 10, 2020
Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Keynote: “Neither Created Nor Destroyed” with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, MA
Friday, October 9, 2020 at 9:00 am – 10:30 am
“When the World Turns Upside Down: Compassionate Self-Care” with Sabrina Vogler, LMSW, CPC, CEC, CGSS
Friday, October 9, 2020 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
“How Telehealth has Changed Caregiver Roles and Responsibilities in Healthcare in the Time of COVID-19” with Ally Jordan, PhD
Friday, October 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
“Masks & Tasks: Strategies for Adjusting to the ‘New Normal'” with Linda L. Matons, MA
Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am
“The Healthcare Guide to Cultural Competence and the Autism Spectrum” with Catina Burkett, LCSW-S, ACSW
Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
“Honoring Our Goodbyes as We Say Hello” with Sabrina Vogler, LMSW, CPC, CEC, CGSS
Download Flyer: https://albany.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=24ccd20e4329dd3bbd8a040c9&id=eb893c3482&e=db737abd8f
Register: https://urmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AR9q8eNGRX697Soval_dTw
If you have any questions, please contact the Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at RRCASD@urmc.rochester.edu or 855-508-8485.

Webinar: Health Care Notebook Overview
2020-10-08 17:00 - 18:15
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Health Care Notebook Overview. Participants will learn how a Health Care Notebook 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. Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350with any questions.
Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2260965750689422862

Planning for the Future with James Traylor- Webinar
2020-10-08 18:30 - 20:30
Please join James Traylor to review the different types of government benefits and services that can support someone living independently in the community. James will also talk about the rules, best practices and potential pitfalls for individuals with disabilities and their families.
About the Presenter: James Traylor has spent his entire professional career building a practice dedicated to the special needs community. As a sibling and advocate for his little sister with special needs, James has a unique understanding of the struggles families face in planning. In addition to James’ special needs practice, he also provides traditional financial planning to clients by taking them through a comprehensive process that is person-centric. When James is not meeting with clients, he regularly provides continuing education for legal, financial and tax professionals on planning for an individual with a disability.
You must have access to a computer to participate.
Registration
Registration is required. To register, please use this link – https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3520715806359241486

BUFFALO PARENT & CAREGIVER CHAT SESSIONS
2020-10-08 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at our weekly chat sessions to discuss your questions & concerns. Buffalo Families! We are here to answer your questions and concerns on a wide range of topics including
• Transitions
• Meltdowns
• Time Management
• Technology Needs
• Guidance to Resources in Buffalo
• And Any Other Topics, General Questions or Concerns!
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Kim Hernandez is a Family Support Specialist at Parent Network of WNY. She has been working with the families in the city of Buffalo for over 17 years. Her expertise is supporting families from disadvantaged communities who have children with a variety of disabilities.
Lizarelis Ali is a Family Support Specialist at Parent Network of WNY. She has been working with the families in the city of Buffalo for over 20 years. Her expertise is supporting families from disadvantaged communities who have children with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities.
Join Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91379417144?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 913 7941 7144
Passcode: [REDACTED]
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Care Coordination Workshop: Person Centered Services and OPWDD Supports - Webinar
2020-10-09 12:00 - 13:00
Person Centered Services and OPWDD Supports
Topics to be Discussed: An Overview of Care Coordination OPWDD Eligibility and Services Customized Referral Process Live Q & A Registration for the October 9th workshop: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5187234585707652876 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. *Please note, this session will be recorded and available on our website to access at your convenience if you’re unable to attend the live session. https://personcenteredservices.com/

Au-Some Evenings at Explore & More - October 9, 2020
2020-10-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Explore & More – The Ralph C Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
FREE
One Friday each month.
Once a month, these special Au-Some Evenings 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 our 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.
You will need to register in advance and your name must be on the list or you will not be admitted to the event. Reserve your spot today by emailing: accessibility@exploreandmore.org

Au-Some Evenings are brought to us through the generous support of the Summit Center, the J.M. McDonald Foundation, the Hamister Family Foundation, and the Maria Love Convalescent Fund.
130 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14202 accessibility@exploreandmore.org

Speak Up! Skills for Effective Advocacy & How to Prepare for Meetings LIVE Webinar
2020-10-10 10:00 - 11:30
Presented by Kristi Moscato
This workshop is for parents, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities who participate in various meetings with
professionals throughout a school year. The class will provide you with tips on how to be prepared and organized when school resumes in the fall. You will learn how to be a powerful advocate (someone who speaks up).
Recommended Audience: Families of students with disabilities
To register online please go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/[REDACTED]

Ask Me Anything! Behavior Edition
2020-10-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-10-19 10:00 - 11:00
No registration required.
• Need advice on tantrums or meltdowns?
• Need help implementing strategies?
• Tried everything and need some new ideas?
• Experiencing a new or challenging behavior?
Click the link or call in to Ask Me Anything about behavior. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/329637733
Dial by phone: +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 329-637-733
Ask Me Anything—Behavior Edition is hosted by Debbie Schutt, MS. Debbie is the Behavior Intervention Coordinator at Parent Network of WNY. Debbie has over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide variety of issues associated with developmental disabilities, mental health, crisis intervention, and behavior
management.

Webinar: Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs
2020-10-13 18:00 - 19:00
Please join Maryalice Fegeley, Regional Coordinator 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.
Click here to register for the webinar. Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.

The Nurtured Heart Approach Helping Children Flourish Emotionally, Academically & Socially- Week Two
2020-10-13 18:00 - 20:00
NHA is an approach to life that creates a shift in how we relate to the problems that have been causing us challenges. Joe Clem MA, LMFT, BCBA, Certified NHA Advanced Trainer
Are you frustrated by behavior challenges that put your child in control of your home? Have your discipline methods stopped working? Do you want your children to have good morals, be compassionate, and be self-confident?
The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) is a language based approach that can help you regain focus and power and rebuild the love you want in your home. NHA teaches us why our typical parenting methods don’t always work and can even make things worse. The magic rests in its ability to use language to build “inner wealth” and to make positive connections to those around us by focusing on what IS working, at all times.
You will learn how to hold clear limits and consequences while you build positive connections. You will immediately FEEL the difference in your home, and in time, you, your children and your family learn to flourish.
The 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 behavioral challenges that brought you in.
The approach has much proven success in homes, schools, human service agencies and businesses all over the world. We look forward to seeing you Transform!!
(No prior reading is required.)
Four Week Online Parenting Series
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
October 13th, 20th, and 27th 2020
Register by email to info@parentnetworkwny.org Online at www.parentnetworkwny.org or by phone at (716) 332-4170
Online Zoom Sessions for NHA. Please register at the address below and ID and password will be sent to you. FCCRegister: https://tinyurl.com/y2ltt3hb
Please set up Zoom at 5:45pm so we can begin Parent session at 6:00pm.

AUTISM SOCIETY WNY'S FALL LIVE WEBINAR REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY AT 2:00 P.M.
2020-10-14 14:00
REGISTER NOW!
Online registration for the Autism Society WNY and Autism Services, Inc.’s Autism Center for Learning’s virtual workshop “Supporting Self-Care Skills During Stressful Times Using a Sensory Perspective” presented by Paula Aquilla, B. Sc., OT on Saturday, October 14 from 8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. will close today, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. There will be no mail-in registration.
REGISTER at http://friendsofasi.org/autism-center-for-learning/

Take the Stress Out of Transition. Ask Me.
2020-10-14 16:00 - 17:00
Wednesdays in October from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. No registration required
Need answers for after the bus stops coming?
Do you have a high schooler with a learning difference?
Do you have questions about accommodations at work or college?
Not sure what to ask? Or who to ask?
Click the link https://zoom.us/j/95455782682? pwd=[REDACTED] 09 or call in. Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 954 5578 2682
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Ask Me Anything: Transition— is hosted by Tonia Weichmann. Tonia is the Transition Coordinator at Parent Network of WNY, with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide variety of concerns associated with Learning Differences and Transitioning. The years of experiences have provided the ability to support young adults as they develop their skills and goals, educate families and professionals on ways to guide and support young adults, connecting to resources and services, and empower individuals to make an informed decision.
info@parentnetworkwny.org 716-332-4170 https://parentnetworkwny.org/

Overview of OPWDD
2020-10-14 18:00 - 19:00
This workshop provides parents and caregivers with detailed information about the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
You will learn about the eligibility process and the types of services available through OPWDD.
Nicole Hall, MSW, Eligibility Navigator
Parent Network WNY
1021 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14212
P: 716-332-4166
Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
This event has a video call. Join: https://tinyurl.com/y6zy2w2j
(US) +1 361-596-6662
PIN: [REDACTED]#

FAMILY & CAREGIVER ERIE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM GROUP
2020-10-14 18:30 - 20:00
PURPOSE: Provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support.
Practicing social distancing but still need to talk? Kathy Doody and Jana Mertz are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting https://www.zoom.us/j/97311273663#success Au-Some Parents October and November 2020
Meeting ID: 973 1127 3663
Password: [REDACTED]
Free to attend. All are welcome.

Charla con Nosotros!
2020-10-14 19:00 - 20:00
¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes!
Responderemos sus preguntas sobre…
Charla con Nosotros! ¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes!
• Transiciones
• Educación Especial y Discapacidades
• Manejo de tiempo en el Hogar
• Trabajo Escolar
• Comportamiento
• Tecnología
• Recursos en Buffalo
• ¡Y cualquier otro tema que quieras discutir!
Sesiones Semanales de Charla Con Lizarelis Ali!
ACERCA DE LA ANFITRIONA: Lizarelis Ali es especialista en apoyo familiar en Parent Network of WNY. Ella ha estado trabajando con las familias en la ciudad de Buffalo por más de 20 años. Su esperiencia es en apoyar y guiar a las familias en las comunidades que tienen hijos con autismo, ADHD y problemas de aprendizaje.
Unirse a la Zoom reunión https://zoom.us/j/95683049386?pwd=[REDACTED]
Reunión ID: 956 8304 9386
Contraseña: [REDACTED]
Marque por su ubicación
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Supporting Self-Care Skills During Stressful Times Using a Sensory Perspective - VIRTUAL WORKSHOP - October 17
2020-10-17 08:45 - 12:45
Supporting Self-Care Skills During Stressful Times Using a Sensory Perspective
Presented by Paula Aquilla, B. Sc., OT Occupational Therapist
The Autism Society WNY and Autism Services, Inc. have decided to hold our fall workshop http://friendsofasi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/10-17-20WorkshopFinalVersion.pdf using a virtual platform instead of an in-person event to ensure the health and safety of our attendees due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Online registration is required. Go to http://friendsofasi.org/autism-center-for-learning/ and scroll down to the bottom of the page to register. Please note that there will be no mail-in registration for this event. Online registration and payment through PayPal will be available until October 14, 2020.
Materials (i.e. registration links, handouts, etc.) will be e-mailed to attendees prior to the workshop.
About the Speaker
Paula Aquilla loves her work as a mom, an Occupational Therapist, and as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto, and has practiced in a variety of clinical, home, and community settings since 1986.
Paula founded the Yes I Can! Nursery School and summer camps, and the I Love My Baby Program in Toronto. She was also the founding executive director of Giant Steps. Paula is now the director of Aquilla Occupational Therapy; a family-oriented practice that works with both children and adults with ASD. Paula is proud to serve her community in Toronto, and is passionate about collaborating with First Nations Communities across Canada. Paula has taught workshops about sensory processing and development in many countries and has been a guest lecturer for the University of Toronto, McMaster University, and Humber College.
Paula is published in the field of as a co-author of Building Bridges through Sensory Integration (1998), and The Sensory Detective (2016), and is a contributor to the book Children, Youth, and Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. Paula has also contributed to magazines and special interest newsletters in Canada, the US, and UK. She is the technical editor for the SI Focus Magazine. Paula brings warmth and enthusiasm in her work with children and adults on the spectrum and their families.
When we view those with ASD from a sensory perspective, it helps us to understand potential underlying reasons for challenging behavior. Using this “sensory lens” you can understand how to better support function and regulation in those with ASD. Learn how the environment, our relationships and our activities support regulation during stressful times. This presentation will address sensory strategies which contribute to a calm, organized, nervous system that can actually thrive in today’s world.
Workshop will focus on:

What is sensory processing?
What is a sensory lens?
How does stress affect our nervous system?
What does the research say about the effects of stress?
How your environment, relationships, and activities can support the nervous system during stress?
How can you teach those with ASD to assess and self-regulate their own sensory status?
How to develop self-care skills in individuals with ASD and in the parents and professionals who support them?

This workshop will include ample time for discussion and questions.
It is applicable to caregivers of individuals of all ages, individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), SLPs, OTs/COTAs, PTs/PTAs teachers, administrators, mental health professionals, and any other professionals/paraprofessionals working with those with ASD.
Cost and CEU credit information
Parent/Individual with ASD is $10 per person
Speech-Language Pathologists/Audiologists is $30 per person, .35 ASHA CEUs
OTs & COTAs is $30 per person, 3.0 NYS Continuing Competency Hour 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 & PTAs is $30 per person, .3 NYS Approved PT Board CEUs
Other Professionals, Paraprofessionals, and Students are $20 per person. No CEUs awarded.

Region 1 Front Door Information Session - WebEx (Online) and Phone
2020-10-19 16:00 - 18:00
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions 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.
Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED to attend through WebEx (Online).
Preregistration is NOT required to attend by phone.
Please note that participants are muted throughout the session and may not hear anything when first joining the session.
If you have difficulty registering for a session, please contact Jeff Roberts at 585-241-5797 or Jeffrey.E.Roberts@opwdd.ny.gov.
Counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.
WebEx Event (Online) Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef4a7393beaca5859caeb8c5f3f4da31e
Phone Only: Call 518-549-0500 and enter code 171 295 0752 then press # and # again.

Family & Caregiver Niagara Autism Group
2020-10-19 19:00 - 20:30
PURPOSE: Provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support.
Practicing Social Distancing but still need to talk? We will be meeting via Zoom meeting!
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84073405565?pwd= [REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 840 7340 5565
Passcode: [REDACTED]
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Webinar: Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Need
2020-10-20 12:00 - 13:00
Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar 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.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.
Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4939239732070930690

The Nurtured Heart Approach Helping Children Flourish Emotionally, Academically, & Socially - Week Three
2020-10-20 18:00 - 20:00
NHA is an approach to life that creates a shift in how we relate to the problems that have been causing us challenges. Joe Clem MA, LMFT, BCBA, Certified NHA Advanced Trainer
Are you frustrated by behavior challenges that put your child in control of your home? Have your discipline methods stopped working? Do you want your children to have good morals, be compassionate, and be self-confident?
The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) is a language based approach that can help you regain focus and power and rebuild the love you want in your home. NHA teaches us why our typical parenting methods don’t always work and can even make things worse. The magic rests in its ability to use language to build “inner wealth” and to make positive connections to those around us by focusing on what IS working, at all times.
You will learn how to hold clear limits and consequences while you build positive connections. You will immediately FEEL the difference in your home, and in time, you, your children and your family learn to flourish.
The 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 behavioral challenges that brought you in.
The approach has much proven success in homes, schools, human service agencies and businesses all over the world. We look forward to seeing you Transform!!
(No prior reading is required.)
Four Week Online Parenting Series
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
October 20th and 27th 2020
Register by email to info@parentnetworkwny.org Online at www.parentnetworkwny.org or by phone at (716) 332-4170
Online Zoom Sessions for NHA. Please register at the address below and ID and password will be sent to you.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/y2ltt3hb
Please set up Zoom at 5:45pm so we can begin Parent session at 6:00pm.

College Night 2020 - Four Session Webinar
2020-10-20 18:30 - 20:00
Welcome to College Night 2020.
WNY CCDA is proud to present this year’s modified informational event for all students with disabilities considering higher education as their next step.
WNY CCDA will be providing online sessions on four Tuesdays, from Oct 20th to Nov 17th, 2020.
These events are hosted in partnership with Parent Network of WNY. All sessions will have time for Q&A with higher education professionals there to answer your questions about disability services for SUNY schools, community colleges, and private colleges.
Registration is highly recommended. You will receive a link to join the sessions when you register for these events!
Session 1 – Making the Jump from High School to College!
Oct 20th, 2020
Duration: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Session 2 – Virtual Communication in Higher Education – Netiquette
Oct 27th, 2020
Duration: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Session 3 – Differences Between In-Person, Hybrid & Online Classes
Nov 10th, 2020
Duration: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Session 4 – Services for Students with Disabilities
ACCES-VR & NYSCB – Vocational Rehabilitation Agency presentations
November 17th, 2020
Duration: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The NYS Higher Education Services Corporation site has resources for college bound students and their families. Visit this site for information or questions to ask as you head to college.

Webinar: When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective
2020-10-21 12:00 - 13:15
Please join Sharon Marrella, Regional Coordinator for Parent-2-Parent of NYS as she presents the webinar: When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit. This webinar provides an overview of the parent’s perspective when planning for a child’s developmental evaluation. This webinar will not be looking at specific tests or types of evaluations. Instead, we want to share some tips and potential suggestions that we have learned based on our own personal experiences when our children were evaluated. We hope that this provides you with information and ideas when planning for your own child’s evaluation.
Contact Maryalice Fegeley at 716-427-5140 with any questions.
Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3858790341824577550

How the Autonomic Nervous System May Govern Anxiety in Autism - Free Webinar
2020-10-21 13:00 - 14:00
Learn about the autonomic nervous system’s role in anxiety and autism.
Register: https://www.autism.org/how-the-autonomic-nervous-system-may-govern-anxiety-in-autism/
About the Speakers
Dr. Manuel Casanova, made his residency training in neurology and then spent three years doing a fellowship in neuropathology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This kindled his interest in developmental disorders of the brain. Dr. Casanova spent eight years helping to establish the Johns Hopkins Brain Resource Center and the Brain Bank Unit of the Clinical Brains Disorders Branch at the National Institutes of Mental Health. During his time at NIMH, Dr. Casanova was trained in psychiatry later joining the Medical College of Georgia as a full Professor in 1991 and then the University of Louisville in 2003 as the Kolb Endowed Chair in Psychiatry. Last June, he accepted a position as SMART State Endowed Chair in Childhood Translational Neurotherapeutics at the University of South Carolina Greenville Health System, where he is speaking to us today. His work includes studies that have looked for the presence of abnormalities of organization and lateralization in the brains of patients who exhibit language disturbances, including autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and dyslexia.
Dr. Emily Casanova earned her doctorate in Anatomy Science & Neurobiology from the University of Louisville’s Medical School. She is currently a Research Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina’s School of Medicine at Greenville, working in close conjunction with Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at Prisma Health. She has a research background in neurobiology, developmental biology, some genetics, dermatology, and neuropathology, with particular focus on neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)/Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD). Her current research foci/topics of interest include 1) functional classification of high-risk autism genes; 2) the characterization of genomic features common to autism risk genes and those genes’ roles in the evolution of animal morphology, and 3) etiological overlap between autism and EDS/HSD. In addition to her research interests in EDS/HSD, she is also a zebra herself and is passionate about patient advocacy. She blogs at Science Over a Cuppa.

Take the Stress Out of Transition. Ask Me.
2020-10-21 16:00 - 17:00
Wednesdays in October from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. No registration required
Need answers for after the bus stops coming?
Do you have a high schooler with a learning difference?
Do you have questions about accommodations at work or college?
Not sure what to ask? Or who to ask?
Click the link https://zoom.us/j/95455782682? pwd=[REDACTED] 09 or call in. Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 954 5578 2682
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Ask Me Anything: Transition— is hosted by Tonia Weichmann. Tonia is the Transition Coordinator at Parent Network of WNY, with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide variety of concerns associated with Learning Differences and Transitioning. The years of experiences have provided the ability to support young adults as they develop their skills and goals, educate families and professionals on ways to guide and support young adults, connecting to resources and services, and empower individuals to make an informed decision.
info@parentnetworkwny.org 716-332-4170

Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - Webinar
2020-10-21 18:00 - 19:45
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Program Manager / Education Specialist, for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar 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.
If you have question’s contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350
Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7443467630162323981

Wednesday Wellness with the Experts - Medication Management: Which medications do what? Stimulants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers
2020-10-21 18:30 - 20:00
Wednesday Wellness with the Experts
Free family wellness series. Join Mental Health Advocates of WNY panelists on the following dates, from 6:30PM to 8:00PM via Zoom Meeting:

October 21st: Medication Management: Which medications do what? Stimulants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers – Presented by Joshua S. Russell, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

November 18th: What to do if your child is being bullied? – Presented by Kristi Moscato, Community Engagement Manager at Parent Network of WNY, and Stacie Dziwulski, Family Peer Advocate at Mental Health Advocates of WNY

December 16th: Self-care: Managing my own wellness so that I can help my child manage their wellness (yoga relaxation, mindfulness) – Presented by Melinda C. DuBois, Executive Director of Mental Health Advocates of WNY

Click HERE to register. If you have any questions regarding these sessions, please email sdziwulski@mhawny.org or call 716-886-1242 ext. 337.
