Children with autism have many more brain cells than typically developing children, researchers have found, supporting previous research that suggests that autism may be caused by something going awry before a baby is born as opposed to something triggering autism in a toddler.
Read more: http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/11/08/new-study-suggests-autism-starts-in-the-womb/
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Presenter: Brad Bennett, Ph.D.
Clinton Therapy and Testing Center
Dr. Bennett will talk about Autism and answer questions from parents, care providers, or advocates. The event is free and coffee will be served.
Dr. Bennett provides counseling, consultative, and evaluation services as part of the Clinton Therapy and Testing Center in Clinton, NY. He has over 30 plus years assisting parents, schools, and other paraprofessionals in addressing behavioral needs of children, teens, and adults.
Brad Bennett, Ph.D.
Clinton Therapy and Testing Center
Weds., December 14th
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Herkimer ARC’s Training Center
350 S. Washington St., Herkimer, NY
Space limited…Free and open to
families and professionals!
Register by: Weds., December 7th
Contact: Carolyn Roy – Day & Clinical Services
at (315) 574-7780 or croy@herkimerarc.org
Friday, December 9, 2011
Presenter: Laurie Yankowitz, Ed.D., Senior Director of Family Support Services at HeartShare Human Services of NY
Dr. Yankowitz will discuss the importance of understanding the person and identification of strategies to address those characteristics to increase productivity and leisure activities, and to improve sociability and sense of overall well-being.
Dr. Yankowitz first became interested in Fragile X Syndrome when she recognized the symptoms in a young man, who was a participant in a program she was supervising, and based on a talk she heard. The change in the young man as a result of the strategies she had learned about were dramatically positive. She was inspired to return to graduate school and educate others about this special population.
Mentored by Vicki Sudhalter, Ph.D., Dr. Yankowitz received financial support from the National Fragile X Foundation and from Teachers College, Columbia University, for her dissertation research. Since being awarded her doctorate in Special Education with a focus on Intellectual Disabilities/Autism, she has been invited to present on a range of topics related to Fragile X Syndrome, including the use of app technology, transition services, and adult services. As part of her work as Senior Director of Family Support Services at HeartShare Human Services of NY, Dr. Yankowitz provides information and referral about Fragile X, conducts staff in-service training, and consults to families and schools.
The workshop will be held:
Friday, December 9th: 9:30 a.m. — NoonLunch and Questions & Answers: Noon — 1 p.m.
Registration begins at 9 a.m.
Herkimer ARC’s Training Center
350 S. Washington Street, Herkimer, NY
Space limited…Workshop & Lunch free. and open to families and professionals!
Register by:
Monday, December 5th
Contact: Carolyn Roy
Day & Clinical Services
at (315) 574-7780 or
croy@herkimerarc.org
Learn the basic rules when engaging a person with autism: behavior IS communication; using the “All About Me” form and Tools for Success; additional resources):
Presenter: Karen Adams, Advocacy Supervisor, Exceptional Family Resources, Karen has a BA in Professional Studies, MSC, QMRP, 9 years at EFR and is a parent of a 13 year old with moderate autism.
In this workshop we will address:
Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Place: Curtin Auditorium
Onondaga County Public Library
The Galleries, 447 So. Salina Street
Downtown, Syracuse
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Come and enjoy the fun but just a little more quietly!
Tuesday, November 15th 10-noon
Saturday, November 19 5:30pm-7:30pm.
For more information, visit http://most.org/ or http://www.cnyspdparents.com/
Saturday, December 3-Special Event-Polar Express Party
Special activities are being planned for this evening! We want to talk up this event so please spread the word!
We will also need volunteers so please let us know if you are interested. More information coming soon!
Two decades of research have proven that using the Baby Signs® Program –
« Reduces frustration and builds trust
« Allows babies to share their worlds
« Strengthens the parent/infant bond
« Reveals how smart babies are
« Helps babies learn to talk
« Boosts babies’ self-confidence
« Promotes positive emotional development
« Jumpstarts intellectual development
This Workshop is specially designed for parents of children from birth to 24 months or special needs children of any age and will teach you all you need to know to begin using the Baby Signs® Program at home. Workshop fee is $19. A Complete Starter Kit which contains: a Parent Guide, a DVD with video dictionary, Baby Signs® DVD for baby, 4 chunky board books for baby and a quick-flip reference guide, is available for $39.95.
To register contact:
Kathy Hobson, Independent Certified Instructor
(315) 484-4490
kathy@babysignswithkathy.com
Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Directors of Special Education, Physical Therapists, and Parents
The New York Association of School Psychologists is pleased to invite you to
A Morning with Dr. Temple Grandin
Thursday, October 27th
Turning Stone Resort
Verona, New York
7:30a.m.-10:30a.m.
Cost: $50, which includes breakfast, attendance at keynote of conference, and book signing following keynote
To register, please contact Jen Vega at jvega@phoenixcsd.org. Seating is limited.
Saturday, November 12th, 10-10:45 AM
Curtain Climbers Consignment
1288 West Genesee St. Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-1153
COST: $15
Pre-register in store or by contacting Kathy Hobson, (315) 484-4490, kathy@babysignswithkathy.com
Learn how to make potty training fun, easy and rewarding. This 45 minute workshop teaches the basics of potty training, using a few easy-to-learn signs and some great techniques.
Participants will learn:
silencing the air compressors that control some of the exhibits, and offering “quiet”
areas where participants can sit, relax and regroup. Planetarium shows will be available throughout the evening/day.
For information on pricing, please visit http://www.most.org/
Dr. Tony Atwood will speak on the topic o fmanaging emotions, with a special segment on girls and women who have Asperger’s Syndrome.
For more information: Karen Coleman 518-944-2107 or coleman@cfdsny.org
