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SUMMARY:STARTING EARLY: EMPOWERING YOUR CHILD THROUGH SELF-ADVOCACY - FREE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss fostering self-advocacy skills in young children with disabilities\, setting the stage for their lifelong journey towards empowerment and independence. Grounded in the understanding that self- advocacy is a powerful tool for personal growth\, attendees will explore the significance of early self-advocacy education\, understanding how it lays the foundation for building resilient\, confident\, and proactive individuals. Drawing on research\, real-life case studies\, and best practices\, participants will gain an understanding of the pivotal role caregivers and instructors can play in guiding these young learners to effectively voice their needs\, rights\, and aspirations. Fostering communication skills and self-awareness to nurturing problem-solving abilities will be discussed. \nPresenter: Mary E. McDonald\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, LBA Associate Executive Director – Eden II/Genesis Programs \n\n\n\nThis webinar is made possible through a generous grant from NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/starting-early-empowering-your-child-through-self-advocacy-free-webinar/
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SUMMARY:THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-ADVOCACY - FREE WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss the importance of self-advocacy from an individual on the spectrum. Trevor is a 7th grade civics teacher/Team Leader at St. Lucie Public Schools and a Doctoral Candidate at Lynn University. He is on the Autism Spectrum and is an advocate for individuals who are on the spectrum. He has overcome many barriers through his own days as a student and has turned his experiences into strategies to enhance his own teaching. He understands what it means to struggle\, to be different\, to persevere and to overcome. Trevor will discuss the role self-advocacy has played in his life and how it has helped him achieve his goals. \nPresenter: Trevor Sparacio\, MS Ed Self Advocate \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE. \nThis webinar is made possible through a generous grant from NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/the-importance-of-self-advocacy-free-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Empowering Your Child Through Self-Advocacy - FREE Webinar
DESCRIPTION:FREE webinar:  Starting Early:  Empowering Your Child Through Self-Advocacy presented by Mary E. McDonald Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, LBA\, Associate Executive Director – Eden II/Genesis Programs.\nThis presentation will discuss fostering self-advocacy skills in young children with disabilities\, setting the stage for their lifelong journey towards empowerment and independence. Grounded in the understanding that self-advocacy is a powerful tool for personal growth\, attendees will explore the significance of early self-advocacy education\, understanding how it lays the foundation for building resilient\, confident\, and proactive individuals. Drawing on research\, real-life case studies\, and best practices\, participants will gain an understanding of the pivotal role caregivers and instructors can play in guiding these young learners to effectively voice their needs\, rights\, and aspirations. Fostering communication skills and self-awareness to nurturing problem-solving abilities will be discussed. \nPresenter: Mary E. McDonald\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, LBA Associate Executive Director – Eden II/Genesis Programs \nREGISTER HERE. \nThese webinars are made possible through a generous grant from NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/empowering-your-child-through-self-advocacy-free-webinar/2023-10-12/
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SUMMARY:ADULTS WITH AUTISM - VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE\n \n11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. \nUsing a Person-Centered Approach with Adults with ASD: A Path to Success \n\nJoanne Sgambati\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA \n \n12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.\nIncreasing Flexibility in Adults with ASD \nJan M. Downey\, MA\, CCC-SLP\, TSHH & Natasha Treuman\, MS\, BCBA\, LBA\n \n1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – BREAK\n \n1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.\nPromoting Conversation in Adults with Autism: Scripts\, Semantic Mapping & Social Reciprocity\nMary E. McDonald\, PhD\, BCBA-D\, LBA\n \n2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.\nUsing Naturalistic Teaching with Adults with ASD in the Community\nNyla Baboolal-Fong\, MA\, BCBA\, LBA\n\n\n\n\nCOST\n$50 (includes CEUs)\n$25 (Parent rate)\n \nREGISTER HERE \n\nThis event is offered for 4 BACB Learning CEUs.\n \nEden II Programs is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers #SW-0629. This event offers 4 NYS Social Work CEUs.\n \nEden II Programs is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Psychologists #PSY-0135. This event offers 4 NYS Psychology CEUs.\n\n\n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/adults-with-autism-virtual-conference/
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