Help! My Child Won’t Wear a Mask!
2020-10-01 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Strategies and tips for parents, caregivers, and professionals who engage with children experiencing behavior challenges related to wearing a face mask.
Learn tips and strategies to use with children, tweens, and teens. Specific strategies for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, sensory processing challenges, physical disabilities, speech or hearing impairments, and more.
Participants will receive copies of two (2) social skills stories: “We All Wear Masks” and “School is Different”.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Parents/Caregivers of School-Aged Children
ABOUT THE HOST
Debbie Schutt, MS is Parent Networks’ Behavior Intervention Coordinator. Debbie has been a member of the Parent Network of WNY team since 2018. She has extensive experience working with youth and families through the Office of Mental Health and the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities in the areas of behavior intervention, crisis management, and mental health.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-ypqD8oEtDbTxMwJZp0VB1P8rxUwdPH
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Supporting Online Learning for Students with Autism
2020-10-01 19:00 - 19:45 | NY
Learn more about how to implement evidence based practices at home to support your child/learner with ASD including supports to reduce anxiety, increase participation and independence, and to encourage (virtual) social interaction.
Speaker
Dr. Kara Hume is an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and a Faculty Fellow at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute. Dr. Hume has almost 30 years’ experience working with individuals with ASD. Her toolkit related to supporting individuals with ASD during COVID has been downloaded more than 200,000 times and has been translated into 7 languages.
Email your questions in advance for Dr. Kara Hume to address during her question/answer at autism@oldwestbury.edu.
To register for this FREE event https://nysrcasd.org/events/746/registrations/new OR call 516-628-5647.

Ask Me Anything! Behavior Edition
2020-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
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.

Family & Caregiver - Niagara Autism Group
2020-10-05 19:00 - 20:30 | NY
Provides 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)
FREE TO ATTEND – ALL ARE WELCOME
www.parentnetworkwny.org or (716) 332-4170 or info@parentnetworkwny.org

The Nurtured Heart Approach Helping Children Flourish Emotionally, Academically & Socially
2020-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
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 6th, 13th, 20th, and 22nd 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 you will receive meeting ID and password. Register: https://tinyurl.com/y2ltt3hb
Please set up Zoom at 5:45pm so we can begin the parent session at 6:00pm.

Region 1 Front Door Information Session - WebEx (Online) and Phone
2020-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 | NY
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=ef78a321b633d9ade6380b2ce4bfb2066
Phone Only: Call 518-549-0500 and enter code 171 614 5691 then press # and # again.

Take the Stress out of Transition. Ask Me.
2020-10-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
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/

Webinar: Education Records Organizer
2020-10-07 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
Please join Trish Washburn, Parent Advocate 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: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8151918149783398913

Charla con Nosotros!
2020-10-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | NY
¡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)

Training, Educating, and Preparing Individuals with Autism for Employment - Free Webinar
2020-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
TRAINING, EDUCATING, AND PREPARING INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM FOR EMPLOYMENT
PRESENTED BY DANNY COMBS
Free Webinar.
Description
This engaging presentation will dive into discovering the talents and skills of the autism community with the goal of finding gainful employment and fulfilling careers. Danny will discuss how to help organizations find community partners and scaffold their training to set up students/clients for success. Additionally, individuals with autism and their families will learn how to assess their skills and talents to find legitimate careers and employment around those abilities.
About the Presenter
Danny Combs is the president and founder of Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT), a non-profit that teaches individuals with autism trade skills. He is a fourth-generation wood worker and mechanical tinkerer who grew up building and making things with his family. However, he decided to follow his own path and went to Nashville to play music. He was extremely fortunate that he had a vibrant career and worked with various platinum album selling Grammy and Oscar winning recording artists. After 10 years in the music industry, he began to cultivate his passion for education. His heart for teaching lead him to leave the music industry to start teaching private lessons and run the music program at an inner-city high school in Nashville, TN. He was granted several awards in teaching, including a Grammy Enterprise Award for the program he designed in the Nashville schools, became a published educational author, arranger and songwriter. Danny has a Master’s Degree in Education, is a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist, a Certified Autism Specialist and a classic car junkie. He has two incredible children, Dylan and Ellie. When his son Dylan was diagnosed with Autism he pulled from his family legacy and put together TACT.
Register: https://researchautism.org/event/webinar-autism-and-the-skilled-trades/?instance_id=330#more-info

Region 1 FSS Advisory Council presents Elopement - Virtual Event
2020-10-08 14:00 - 16:00 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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/

Overview of OPWDD
2020-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
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 | NY
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.

Supporting Self-Care Skills During Stressful Times Using a Sensory Perspective - VIRTUAL WORKSHOP - October 17
2020-10-17 08:45 - 12:45 | NY
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.
