WJCS Autism Family Center
845 North Broadway
White Plains, New York 10603
914 761-0600 ext 228
This list is not an endorsement of any services or programs, but rather a resource for
professionals and families to learn of upcoming events that have been made known to us.
RESOURCES & PROGRAMS
TITLES OF NEWLY ADDED EVENTS, PROGRAMS & RESOURCES ARE IN RED
AUTISM SPEAKS
WALK NOW FOR AUTISM
2008
Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now for Autism
Sunday, June 8,
2008
Manhattanville
College, Purchase, NY
ONLY 2
WEEKS LEFT TO REGISTER!
HELP US MAKE A
DIFFERENCE!
Calling all Autism Service Providers!
For the
first time ever, Autism Speaks will
have a Community Resources tent at our Annual Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now
for Autism on Sunday, June 8 at Manhattanville College. Registration for the
Community Resources tent is $100 for non-profits and $200 for profit
organizations. Anyone interested in participating can download
an application form here or call (914) 934-5138.
Want
to avoid the hassles of walk day registration and t-shirt lines?
Autism
Speaks will be at several locations throughout the Westchester & Fairfield
County areas the week prior to the Walk to give walk day t-shirts to those
individuals who have raised $100 or more and to collect any donations that
you may have prior to the walk. Donation drop off and Walk t-shirt pick up
dates and times are listed below. More dates will be announced shortly.
Thursday, June 5 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Westy's 351 North Main Street Port Chester, NY 10573
(Across from the Port Chester Police Department)
EVERYONE’S ACT: THEATRE WORKSHOP
Series of six two-hour theatre workshops for special needs students and adults, ages 14-40.
Everyone’s Act will be held on the White Plains Performing Arts Center stage. A teaching artist professional and an experienced special education teacher will teach the workshops. The program is designed for special education students to be able to learn and use various forms of thought exploration and expression with other non-disabled students. Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, June 24th – Aug. 6, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Please contact Toni Rubio, Education Director @ www.toni@wppac.com 914-328-1600 ext.16
SOCIAL
SKILLS GROUP PROGRAM
Jewish Family Service of Rockland County is introducing a social skills group
program for children ages 8-18 previously diagnosed with High Functioning
Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD, NOS, Nonverbal Learning Disability or Social
Anxiety. The group will meet at Jewish Family Service of Rockland County located
at 900 Route 45, Suite 2, New City, New York.
Contact Michele Leibowitz @ 845-354-2121 for more information
AMERICAN
YOUTH SOCCER
ORGANIZATION
A
small special needs soccer program which it would like to expand. It meets in
Tarrytown every Saturday; weather permitting, at 1 p.m.
For more information, go to
www.aysotarrytown.com and follow links to
the VIP Program.
ADVOCATES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGH FUNCTIONING
AUTISM, ASPERGER’S SYNDROME AND OTHER PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
Looking
for new participants for a teen panel at their fall conference
focusing on Asperger Syndrome.
If interested, call Pat Schissel at 516-484-8404.
GREYSTONE PROGRAMS PROJECT FAME – DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM WITHOUT WALLS
A unique
and individualized program is accepting referrals for those individuals with
Autism and other development disabilities to participate in the day habilitation
program without walls.
Located in Poughkeepsie, positive relationships have been developed with
community services and volunteer programs throughout the local community. They
look forward to serving more individuals interested in meeting new people,
helping senior citizens, donating time to area food pantries and churches and
much more. If you are interested in getting out of
the four walls that surround you, call Chris Raiche, Project FAME Coordinator at
845-452-5772 ext 123.
The Recreation Team offers weekend trips for high functioning developmentally disabled children ages 16+. The program is year round and meets at trip locations throughout Westchester. Members are required to pay activities fees depending on the different trips they attend. There is also a summer travel program designed to introduce individuals to traveling and life skills. There is a schedule mailed out every 2 months filled with activities and trips, to obtain this schedule you must call the number above.
We still have room for such events as Billy Joel concert, 4th of July trip, trip to California and a trip to Mohegan Sun, which is on June 7th. We also have scholarships (reimbursement) for those in economic need residing in Westchester at home with their families.
Contact Program Director: Jeannie O’Brien at [845] 621-2734 or Recreationteam@aol.com
"Strikeouts for Autism" Promotion to Raise Money for Autism Speaks
Frozen Ropes of Long Island, a premier baseball and softball-training academy, and WFAN, the New York Mets radio station, are supporting Autism Speaks through a unique promotion, "Strikeouts for Autism." Every time a Mets pitcher strikes out a batter for the rest of the season, Frozen Ropes will donate $25 to Autism Speaks. WFAN will announce the totals at the end of the broadcast of each game and invite people to visit the Autism Speaks web site for more information.
http://www.autismspeaks.org/inthenews/frozen_rope_wfan_mets_strikeout.php
PARENTS RUN AMOC – The Autism Move-a-thon of Orange County Presents
A TRAINING SERIES in AUTISM
Developed for Parents, Professionals, Para-Professionals, Service Providers and Caregivers
Parents Run AMOC in collaboration with Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. and the New York Autism Resource Center will be hosting a six part training series in autism. Presenters will be from the Verbal Behavior Network.
#1 Teaching Functional Communication Skills - May ‘08
#2 Structuring the Home Environment for Success - Sept. 18, 2008
The principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) have provided the basis for many successful school programs for children with autism. These same principles may be utilized effectively in the home. This workshop will provide parents & caregivers with specific strategies for structuring the home environment in a way that will provide optimal benefit.
#3 Teaching Cooperation - October 2, 2008
#4 Teaching Adaptive Life Skills - January 12, 2009
#5 Increasing Social Opportunities - March 2, 2009
#6 Getting Kids to Eat - TBA
All trainings to be held at Orange-Ulster BOCES Auditorium 6:30 – 9:30 pm
For more information visit www.mhaorangeny.com or call (845) 294-7411 Ext. 253 or 307
SUMMER PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND SIBLING SUPPORT GROUPS
Cynthia Potel, JD, LCSW is a psychotherapist in private practice in Croton. She is the mother of four children in the Croton schools, and has presented to SEPTA’s on adolescent issues, on enhancing social skills in kids with developmental disabilities, and on ways to enrich the lives of parents and siblings of kids with special needs.
If you are interested in joining one of the groups, or would like to talk to Cynthia about anything else, please call her at 914-325-1027, or e-mail at cynthiapotel@hotmail.com
WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Research study for CHILDREN, TEENS, & ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
NOW ALSO RECRUITING TYPICAL CHILDREN, preferably males who are 11 years old or younger.
Each volunteer will be compensated for his/her time & inconvenience.
For full information, please call Tara at 212-746-5843 or email tag2006@med.cornell.edu
ROCKLAND JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE – MAY/JUNE PARENT SUPPORT AND DISCUSSION GROUPS
For Parents of Children With Aspergers & High Functioning Autism
ROCKLAND PARENT CHILD CENTER & ROCKLAND JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
4 Monday Evenings 6:15pm – 7:15pm
JCC Campus, 450 W. Nyack Rd., West Nyack, NY
Learn about resources, share practical strategies, gain information from professional presenters, and gain support from other parents. A warm, welcoming facilitated group setting.
Guest Speakers: Dena Sperling, LCSW-Therapist for Families with special needs, Charlie Davis, Esq., Davis & Davis – Education Law specialist, Melissa Vogel-Rubin – Yoga & Message Therapist, Sue Cortelett – Life Skills Coach. FEE: $10 per session. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to register call
845-358-2702 X 12 or 845-354-2121 X 144
AUTISM ON THE SEAS
Cape Liberty Port, Bayonne, NJ (10min. from NYC)
Autism Group Cruise to Bermuda Onboard the Royal Caribbean “Explorer of the Seas”
We've made cruising with autism our expertise and we're here to help you. All activities are structured to match each individual's abilities and accommodate people with autism of all ages. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns, especially as it relates to autism and cruising.
****Bookings are still accepted until Friday, August 1, 2008****
*Future cruises being offered Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 Departing from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida sailing to Grand Cayman and Cozumel onboard the Royal Caribbean “Enchantment of the Seas” and Thursday, January 15, 2009 Departing from Tampa, Florida sailing to Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico onboard the Royal Caribbean "Grandeur of the Seas"
For more information visit www.AutismontheSeas.com or call Alumni Cruises and speak with a representative at any time for booking or information at 800-516-5247.
YAI/NIPD NETWORK - MAY AND JUNE PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
PARENT SUPPORT SERIES FOR CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD)
YAI/NIPD NETWORK 460 West 34th St. 11th Floor, NY, NY 10001 (corner of 10th Avenue)
PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ONLY - Caregivers from all NYC boroughs welcome!
Each session begins @10:00am and ends at 12:00pm & will include a one hour presentation from a knowledgeable professional and one full hour of support and discussion - Sign up for one or sign up for all!
Must be a parent or a caregiver of a person with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Groups are available in English and Spanish. ATTENDEES MUST PRE-REGISTER BY CALLING YAI LINK: 212-273-6182 or toll free at 1-866-2-YAILINK This Series is supported in part by grants from NYS OMRDD and The New York City Council's "1 in 150 Autism Awareness Initiative "URGENT AND TIME LIMITED!
Please check www.yai.org/autismsupport to view the dates and group topics.
PARC Introduces Exciting Dining Out Fundraiser
Here in the Hudson Valley, we are fortunate to be surrounded by natural beauty, tremendous history, and an
abundance of fine food. Table For 2 will introduce you to the culinary delights of Putnam, Westchester, and Dutchess counties’ best restaurants while raising needed funds to help children and adults with developmental disabilities, autism, and traumatic brain injuries. A total of 16 restaurants are expected to be a part of this second annual dining out passport, each one offering a 2 for 1 entree special to PARC donors who purchase the
passport. ORDER YOUR COPY OF TABLE FOR 2 TODAY! Order 2 and give 1 as a gift! Just $40 per book ~ Value is over $400! 845-278-PARC, ext. 287 Only 500 books will be sold, good for all of 2008.
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SOCIAL LANGUAGE GROUPS NOW FORMING @ OPTIMAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
141 South Central Park Ave., Hartsdale, NY
A new & innovative program designed to enhance the socialization & friendships of children. Specialized program geared toward children with PDD, communication disorders, sensory processing delays and social shyness. Promotes awareness of self and others through reciprocal language and play. Interaction facilitated via structured activities. Provides opportunities for sensory play and creative movement. Children grouped appropriately. Number of clinical professionals based upon class size. Leading this program is Ellen Serber Zomback MS CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist, a seasoned professional working with special needs children both in and out of the Early Intervention and CPSE programs.
For more information and to obtain an application, please call 914-582-6200.
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER IN MANHATTAN
The Jewish Community Center In Manhattan (map),
The Samuel Priest Rose Building (floor
layout)
334 Amsterdam Avenue at West 76th Street, New York, NY 10023
www.jccmanhattan.org
This group provides support for young adult siblings who grew up in families where a brother or sister had special needs. In a small group format, the personal experiences of the participants will be shared as a way to better understand and cope with some of the life-long issues they face as siblings. Emotional support, insight, strategies and community will be facilitated. Please call Hannah Cohen for an intake at 646-505-4460 prior to registration. Facilitated by Dr. Wendy Kamaiko-Solano and Hannah Cohen.
11 Tuesdays: Feb 5, Mar 4 & 18, Apr 1, 15 & 29, May 13 & 27, Jun 24, Jul 8 & 22
COST: $330/$385 Please call Hannah Cohen for information and intake,646-505-4460
NAVIGATING THE SPECTRUM
Providing Direction and Support to Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum
Greenville Community
Church, 270 Ardsley Road, Scarsdale, NY
June - Workshop:
Floortime and the DIR Model
July – Lecture Series Biomedical and Nutritional Interventions
October – Lecture Series: Language Development
For more information or to reserve attendance please contact 914-826-5300 or visit http://www.navigatingthespectrum.org/home.html
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EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
Thursday, June 5, 2008 7:00pm – 9:00pm
GOLDEN FUND FOR AUTISM
What tests do I need
to get to see what my child's biochemistry looks like?
Presenter: Michael A. Ruttadauria, DC, DACAN, a L.I. Defeat Autism Now!
Doctor
Residence Inn by Marriott, 9 Gerhard Road, Plainview, NY
For more info visit
www.goldenfundautism.org/donate.htm
http://www.lispectrum.com
admin@goldenfundautism.org
June 5, 2008 4:00pm – 7:00pm
OMRDD
Fishkill Holiday Inn, Route 9, Fishkill
Office of Mental
Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD)
Five Year Comprehensive Plan: 2008-2012
”We Help People With Developmental Disabilities Lead
Richer Lives”
For more information call 845-471-9226, ext.
151
Friday, June 6, 2008
EDEN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION
@ Princeton University’s Friend Center Auditorium, 2031 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor NJ 08550
The Fourteenth Annual Eden Institute Foundation Princeton Lecture Series on Autism:
Affecting the Research and Service Agenda Guest Lecturers - Paul Ashwood, Ph.D. M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California at Davis, Joseph D. Buxbaum, Ph.D. Autism Genome Project, Mount Sinai School of Medicine Laura Schreibman, Ph.D. Autism Laboratory, University of California at San Diego. The goal of the Lecture Series is to stimulate interest, challenge perspectives, and incite professionals to become more aggressive in determining root causes of autism through biomedical research and to develop and expand quality lifespan services to current generations with autism.
Registration fee: $75 per person
For additional information contact joni.truch@edenservices.org or (609) 426-8658 ext. 23
Saturday, June 7, 2008 8:30AM - 10:30AM
UNITED WAY OF WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM and The Volunteer Center WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL WALK/RUN FOR WHAT MATTERS - 5K WALK - With an Action Station at each Kilometer
Centrally located on the grounds and neighborhood surrounding White Plains High School
Formerly the Health Walk Walkathon, this event will help raise money to strengthen our community's capacity to respond to many health challenges Participating charities will receive 100% of dollars raised by walkers. *Free Breakfast Refreshments* Questions? Call the Walk/Run Hotline: 914.997.6700, ext. 701 or visit our website at www.uwwp.org
Sunday, June 8, 2008
AUTISM
SPEAKS
Walk Now for Autism Westchester/Fairfield 2008
Manhattanville
College, Purchase,
NY
Join Autism Speaks as we tackle autism! Experience the power of thousands united
by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism. Start a corporate, school or
family team today!
For
more info go to
www.autismspeaks.org
Further, we are pleased to announce that the 2008 walk websites are up and
running, to learn more or register go to:
Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now for Autism
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 6:30pm – 8:00pm WESTCHESTER ARC Parent Workshop Series: "It Takes a Child to Raise a Family: Siblings of a Child with a Disability "
The Children's School for Early Development, 40 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY
Speakers: Kathy Higgins, RN & Psychologist, Ann-Marie Sabrsula
Babysitting provided by Children's School Staff. Pizza available for parents and children.
Contact: Barbara Spatola, 347-3227, ext. 102, bspatola@westchesterarc.org
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 ALBANY, NY
Thursday, June 12, 2008 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Friday, June 13, 2008 WHITE PLAINS, NY
HEALTH EDUCATION NETWORK, LLC
Holiday Inn Turf, 205 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 518-458-7250
The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, 40 Civil Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 845-485-5300
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 66 Hale Avenue, White Plains, NY 914-682-0050
52 Practical Strategies for Asperger’s Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorder & High-Functioning Autism
For continuing education inquiries, please contact ssell@health-ed.com
For more information please visit: http://www.health-ed.com/NewYork/NY52practicalstrategies.html
Thursday, June 12, 2008 7:00pm
OPTIMAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER
141 South Central Avenue, Suite 305, Hartsdale
FUEL FOR DEVELOPING MINDS: CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY AND HEMISPHERE COHERENCE THERAPY
Lectures will be 90 minutes, including discussion period
Among the topics addressed during this lecture will be:
Harnessing the Power of the Sensory Systems: How to use sight, hearing, smell, touch, and movement to boost brain power, The Right Brain Child Versus the Left Brain Child: Addressing the ‘communication breakdown' between the two hemispheres of the brain, Miles Davis Meets Mozart: How to tailor music to the child's neurological or academic needs, How Movement Influences Consciousness and Cognitive Ability, Stacking the Student's Environment: How a child's positioning in the classroom can affect his/her learning (HINT: For some, sitting front & center may not be best), Neglect Syndromes: Looking at your child's handwriting for clues about his/her brain function, The Foundation of the Brain: How to use the spinal system and vestibular (balance) system to drive brain development, Looking Inward: A novel explanation of why so many children on the spectrum seem locked within their own interior worlds, Putting It All Together: Designing an individualized therapy protocol to address your child's neurological needs and specific brain imbalance
FREE! SPACE IS LIMITED - TO SECURE A SEAT, PLEASE RSVP TO 914-428-8004 x111
Thursday, June 12, 2008
WESTCHESTER ARC
Crowne Plaza, White Plains, NY
Westchester Arc Annual Meeting and Art Show
Keynote Speakers: Diana Jones-Ritter, OMRDD Commissioner
Marc Brandt - NYSARC, Inc. Executive Director
There will be a Wonderful Performance by the Westchester Network for People with Disabilities!
This is a free event; you don't have to be a member!
Contact: 914-949-9300, x 3347, info@westchesterarc.org » Click here for details
Friday, June 13, 2008 10:00am – 2:00pm
EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS, INC.
The Elija House Library, 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756
Introduction to
Verbal Behavior and how it applies to teaching learners with autism functional
communication and skills
Presenter: Maria Visco, BCaBA, Effective Interventions Inc
Participants will learn how to utilize Skinner's analysis of Verbal Behavior and apply it to teaching communication to children with Autism. An introduction to Verbal Behavior and the behavioral classification of language, Effective teaching strategies will be discussed, An overview of how to get started with an unwilling or limited communicator, Mand training, building a rapport, gaining instructional control, teaching across all verbal operants, using the ABLLS-R as a guide to teaching language and early learner skills.
Registration: ONLINE BY CREDIT CARD CLICK HERE
For more information call 516-433-4202 or go to info@effectiveinterventions.com or www.elija.org
June 14, 2008 10:00am – 12:00pm
PUTNAM COUNTY
Putnam Valley High School Cafeteria
Public Hearing –
Access to Health Care Putnam County Legislature Forum
For more information call 845-225-8690 or
putcoleg@putnamcountyny.com
Saturday, June 14, 2008 10:00am – 4:00pm
PUTNAM ARC
Putnam County, NY
Secret Garden Tour - A benefit for children and adults with developmental disabilities
As many as 12 of the Best Private Gardens in Putnam County featuring Formal Gardens, Perennial Flowering Landscapes, Pastoral Fields & Vistas, Water Gardens, Gorgeous Roses & MORE!
Tickets: $25 per person/$30 day of. Please click here for the ticket order form, and here for the event flyer.
For information and to donate, call 845-278-PARC, ext. 287 or log onto www.PutnamARC.org.
Sunday, June 15 & Monday June 16, 2008 9:00am – 5:00pm
COMPREHENSIVE ENRICHMENT
SL Conference Center, 16th Floor, 352 7th Avenue (30th Street) NYC
Visual Vestibular Assessment & Treatment to Improve Sensory Processing, Motor Skills & Behavior
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course presents practical, successful treatment strategies based on current
research on the visual vestibular system and the role it plays in development
and daily function. Participants will learn to identify signs of
visual/vestibular dysfunction, the role of behavioral vision treatment as it
relates to your therapy treatment and when to refer clients for vision therapy.
Patient population includes: TBI, ADD, autism, developmental disabilities, and
learning disabilities as well as other developmental issues.
PRESENTER: Debra Dickson, RPT is a renowned clinician and is the owner of TherapyWorks Pediatrics, LLC in Old Lyme, CT. $350 (Affiliated consultants receive a 10% discount) for more information go to www.comprehensivenet.com or call 718-382-2025 or email pep@comprehensivenet.com
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
16 E. 34th Street 8th Floor, NYC
“Chaos and Children’s Development: How chaotic environmental settings influence human development from infancy through adolescence”
Gain ideas for application to education and human service delivery programs with parents, caregivers, and others who are concerned with child well being.
Learn about social and psychological components, how a chaotic environment influences children’s development from infancy through adolescence, physical environment effects, effects of individual difference among children
& how forces such as culture or socioeconomic status relate to chaos.
The event is free. Online pre-registration is required:
www.extensionresources.human.cornell.edu/childrenandchaos/registration
Friday, June 20, 2008 10:00am –2:00pm
ELIJA FOUNDATION
The Elija House Library, 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756
Presented By: Dr. Bobby Newman BCBA
Participants will explore the basics of toilet training, and then learn about how and why toilet training often goes wrong. There will be the opportunity to explore individual cases brought by participants. Cost $40.00
For more information call Mary at 516 433 4321 or visit www.elija.org
Friday, June 20 – Sunday, June 22, 2008
HUMOR PROJECT
Saratoga Springs, NY
A serious conference on humor for teachers, therapist, mental health professionals and parents.
To
register go to
www.humorproject.com
AUTISM SPEAKS
Murray Memorial Skating Center, 348 Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers
Gates open @ 2:00pm RAIN OR SHINE! Fully covered seating.
Blockbuster event of the summer! 8 Bands, 2 of Today’s Funniest Comedians, Amazing Art & Media, Special Performances, Stuff to Eat, Things to Buy and Much, Much More!! Free Gifts to the 1st 100 Attendees!
FREE! For more info call (914) 377-6469 or visit http://www.frainapalooza.com/ Get directions
TEMPLE BETH EL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER
A special Saturday musical service that occurs once a month, for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Please note that at least one parent or caregiver must accompany all children. For more information, please call (914) 238-3928
Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:00AM – 4:00PM
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS/TEACH FOR SUCCESS, INC.
Saint Jean Baptiste H.S, 173 E. 75th Street, New York, NY 10021
Strengthening
Communication between Parents and Educators- Educational Forum #2
For more info call 718-824-1525 or visit
www.teaching4success.org ,
effectivecommunications_tfs@yahoo.com
Sunday, June 22, 2008 9:00am New York
AUTISM SPEAKS South Street Seaport - Jena Greco
NYC Walk Now for Autism
Join Autism Speaks as we tackle autism! Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism. Start a corporate, school or family team today!
For more info go to www.autismspeaks.org or www.walknowforautism.org/newyorkcity
jgreco@autismspeaks.org or call 917-475-5068
Monday, June 23, 2008 7:30pm
AUTISM SPEAKS
Jacob Burns Film Center,
364 Manville Road,
Pleasantville
”Autism
Everyday” Showing at the Jacob Burns Film Center
Honest and unvarnished, Lauren Thierry-Watkins’ revealing documentary conveys
the everyday realities of being a parent of a child with autism. One in every
150 children in the United States is now diagnosed with autism, yet most
Americans are unaware of its impact and the challenges faced by dedicated
parents. Thierry-Watkins, herself the mother of an autistic son, raises
awareness by profiling eight children and their parents, who have endured not
only exhausting financial and emotional burdens but also shame, guilt,
criticism, and ridicule. Screened at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.
This event is free and open to the public.
Q & A with Alison Singer, Executive Vice President of Autism Speaks and
Lauren
Thierry-Watkins, Autism Everyday Filmmaker
To reserve seats, e-mail
specialevents@burnsfilmcenter.org or
call Laura at 914.773.7663, ext. 31.
Download a flyer here and share with a friend.
Directions to the Film Center
Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:30-5:30 pm and 6-8:30 pm
STATE OF NEW YOURK OFFICE OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPEMENTAL DISABILITIES
75 Morton St., Manhattan, NY
Announces a series of Public Forums for the - Five Year Comprehensive Plan: 2008 – 2012
OMRDD intends to utilize the ideas, suggestions, and comments received through the public forums to develop a Draft Comprehensive Plan. OMRDD urges self-advocates, parents of people with developmental disabilities, other family members, non-profit providers, professionals, advocates, and other interested parties to participate. OMRDD is particularly interested in hearing about the following themes, but commentary is not limited solely to these themes. Video presentation of forums can be viewed online at www.omr.state.ny.us following the events.
For more info or to register call Yvonne Anglero (212) 229-3081
Friday, June 27, 2008 11:00am – 12:15pm
NYU CHILD STUDY CENTER
Auditorium Alumni A (unless otherwise posted)
New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, NYC
Grand Rounds: ADHD in Girls who are Becoming Women: Multifinality, Recovery, and Brain Imaging
Presenter: Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D. - Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley; Incoming Editor, Psychological
For more information: Contact Nadia Addasi at nadia.addasi@nyumc.org
Friday, June 27, 2008 7:00pm
1st HEBREW CONGREGATION OF PEEKSKILL
1821 East Main Street, Peekskill
Sabbath Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
For more information call Gail Oliver 845-565-8610
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 9:00am – 3:00pm
THE ELIJAH FOUNDATION
Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Road , Plainview, New York 11803
EEG Operant Conditioning as a treatment for Autistic disorders
Presenter: Robert Coben, PhD
Autistic disorders have multi-system impact with significant adverse effects on the development of the central nervous system. The neurobiological study of autistic disorders has shown problems related to neural connectivity. This has been demonstrated at multiple levels of analyses including neuropathological, fMRI, MRI-DTI and EEG studies. Cost: $50
For more info visit http://elija.org/conferences.html
Wednesday, July 9 – Saturday, July 12, 2008
THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA
The National Conference & Exposition on Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.
This is the largest gathering of people with autism, families and professional with over 200 sessions and 150 exhibitors. For more information:conference@autism-society.org Exhibitor Information: ellacott@autism-society.org Media Information mcolston@autism-society.org or call: 800-328-8476 x7
Monday, July 14, 2008 6:30pm
WJCS/AUTISM FAMILY CENTER
845 North Broadway, main fl. Conference room #1, White Plains, NY
A Journey Through the Life Span:
A Dialogue for Parents/Caregivers of Mature Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
For more information or to register contact:
Kristen Macaluso, MS Program Coordinator 761-0600 x 228 or kmacaluso@wjcs.com FREE!
GREATER HUDSON
VALLEY AUTISM SPEAKS
Bear
Mountain State Park, Merry Go Round Pavilion
Greater Hudson
Valley Kickoff Cocktail Reception
Anyone
wishing to learn more about Autism Speaks and how to join us at the Inaugural
Greater Hudson Valley Walk Now for Autism on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at
Anthony Wayne Recreation Area in Harriman State Park should attend.
To insure your reservation for the Kickoff event, reserve your seat here. If you have additional questions or would like walk materials, please contact the Greater Hudson Valley Walk office at (914) 934-5138 or by e-mail at greaterhudsonvalley@autismspeaks.org
Thursday, July 17 & Friday, July 18, 2008 from 8:00am – 4:30pm CST
EP LIVEONLINE & FUTURE HORIZONS, INC.
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Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome - An Outstanding Online Conference
Two of the World’s Leaders in the Autism Field
Dr. Temple Grandin will share insights from her new book: “Autism & Aspergers– the Way I See It.”
She will offer practical strategies that educators and family members can use to help those with autism become successful. Dr. Tony Attwood’s all-day presentation will explore Cognitive Understanding. He will cover social relationships, strategies to reduce bullying and teasing, sexuality in adolescence, behavior challenges for girls and more. Also Featuring Exciting Presentations on EFFECTIVE BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES with Maria Wheeler, M. Ed. and the popular Young Adult Panel
Click here to view the Video Postcard of Temple Grandin!
ASHA,
APA, OTA and Teachers can earn valuable CEUs in the privacy of their home!
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Either Day only $95, both days $175 **TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EARLY BIRD SPECIAL FOR SAVINGS! Register before April 20th, either day only $80 or $150 for both days.
For more information or to register call 800-489-0727 or register on-line @ www.Fhautism.com
Friday, July 18, 2008 9:00am-4:00pm
ELIJA FOUNDATION: EMPOWERING LONG ISLAND’S JOURNEY THROUGH AUTISM
Marriott Residence
Inn, Media Center, 9 Gerhard Rd., Plainview, NY
Transitioning into Life
Presenter: Peter Gerhardt, Ed. D
After having attended this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify the components of a comprehensive transition plan, define the multiple constituent groups whose needs are to be meet in the employment development process, discuss the important of co-worker training in employment maintenance and describe the individually determined components of an assessment of quality of life
Cost:
$40 members, $50 non-members $75 late/walk-in. Boxed Lunch is included, those
with dietary Restrictions are encouraged to bring their own lunch or call for
arrangements
For more info call 516 433 4321 Fax: 516 433 4324
or visit
http://www.elija.org/peterg2008cc.html
July 21 - August 1, 2008
CARBONE
CLINIC
Valley Cottage, NY
Carbone Clinic Summer Institute
Description: Educators in public and private schools who are interested
in learning the most effective methods of teaching children with autism and
related disabilities are invited to apply for summer institute opportunities.
Prerequisites: Attendance at Dr. Carbone’s
Introduction to Verbal Behavior Workshop.
Readings: "Teaching Language to Children with Autism & Other Developmental
Disabilities" (Sundberg & Partington) "Assessment of Basic Language and Learner
Skills" (Sundberg & Partington)
"Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures" (Raymond Miltenberger) You
must have completed the prerequisites and bring the materials with you to the
Summer Institute. For additional information or an
application for the Summer Institute, please contact Suzanne at
suzkuh@aol.com.
PUTNAM ARC
Boscobel Restoration, Garrison, NY
Summer Sunset Shakespeare Night – A benefit for children with developmental disabilities Enjoy the views of the Hudson Highlands from the renowned Boscobel Restoration in Garrison. Then enjoy a buffet dinner before retiring to the performance tent for a night of Shakespeare by the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Close out the evening at intermission with dessert, silent auction and raffle.
$85 per person/$165 per couple - Group pricing available.
For information and to donate, call 845-278-PARC, ext. 287 or log onto www.PutnamARC.org.
Friday, August 15, 2008 8:00pm - August 17, 2008 12:00pm
THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY’S ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH INSTITUTE/ OMEGA INSTITUTE
Omega's Rhinebeck Campus Omega Institute, 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
The program features two tracks that give illuminating, forward-thinking perspectives on how we perceive autism in our culture and how