Hello everyone!  I am so sorry I’m late this month!  Somehow things got away from me…Hope your year is off to an excellent start.  Here are November workshops that may help you and your school team in planning instruction and supports for your child.

 

Workshops/Presentations

The following workshops are the November workshops listed in our Parent and Educator Brochure.  For anyone who has not received a brochure, you can find it at the following website: 

·         www.pnwboces.org/specialEd/SETRC/PDF/07fallcomplete.pdf

You can browse through it, print the entire booklet, or print individual workshop pages.  If you prefer having a copy mailed to you, please respond to this email with your mailing address. 

 

Here is a brief listing of November workshops from the brochure:

 

(Note:  Many of these workshops require registration and have limited enrollment.  Please call the information number provided before attending any workshop.)

 

·         Educational Advocacy for Parents and Guardians of Transition-Age Special Education Students, Nadine Ziegler, at the PARC Center, Carmel, NY.  November 1, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Sponsored by PARC Educational Services.  Fee: None.  For information:  845-225-5650, x 127 or 172 or teddi_barry@putnamarc.org or Nadine_ziegler@putnamarc.org.

·         CSE Parent Member Training, Laurie Levine, Regional SETRC Trainer, at Rockland BOCES, West Nyack, NY.  November 8, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Sponsored by SETRC Lower Hudson Regional Center.  Fee:  NoneFor information:  llevine@pnwboces.org.

 

Additional Workshops/Presentations

As always, every month I find additional workshops and conferences that didn’t make it into our brochure, either because they are from the larger region and/or they didn’t get to me in time to make our publication deadline.  This listing is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a recommendation from me for any particular workshop or conference.  Also, as above, please call the number provided before attending any workshop.

 

·         Anxiety Disorders and OCD in Children: Recent Advances in Clinical Care, Robert A King, M.D., at Greenwich Hospital, Noble Conference Center, Greenwich, CT.  November 1, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Sponsored by Yale Child Study Center and Greenwich Hospital.  Fee:  None.  For information:  888-357-2409 or www.greenhosp.org.

The following is the Events Around the Region for November.

Laurie

  

·         YAI-National Institute for People with Disabilities Network Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders, Dr. Fred Volkmar, at McGraw Hill Auditorium, New York City, NY.  November 1, 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Sponsored by YAI & NIPD.   Fee:  $175.   For information:  212-273-6255 or ahoffner@yai.org

·         Time To Ask Questions, Representatives from Westchester ARC, CBS, Keon, YAI and Cerebral Palsy, at WIHD, Cedarwood Hall, Valhalla, NY.  November 4, Brunch: 10:30 a.m., Meeting 11:00 a.m.  Sponsored by GROW.  Fee:  ???.  For information:  914-242-1110.

·         Learning Differences Don’t have to be Disabilities: A Conversation with Dana Buchman and Leda Molly, at The Jewish Community Center of Manhattan The Samuel Priest Rose Building., New York, City.  November 5, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Fee $20/25.  For information:  646-505-5708 or jccmanhattan.org.

·         How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop, viewing of Rick Lavoie’s video, at CHADD, Four Winds Hospital Conference Center, Katonah, NY.  November 6, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by CHADD.  Fee: $5 donation.  For information: 845-278-3012.

·         Raising A Healthy Child in a Toxic World – How to Prevent Neuro-Developmental Problems from Conception, Pregnancy and First Year of Life,  Dr. Nancy O’Hara, at Reckson Center, White Plains, NY.  November 7, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fee:  $35.  Sponsored by Whole Child.  For information: 914-450-6971 or wholechildinfo@verizon.net.

·         10th Annual Autism Conference, Dr. Gary Mesibov, Stephen Shore, Dr. Valerie Paradiz, at Lighthouse Conference Center, New York, NY.  November 8., 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Sponsored by Birch Family Services. For information:  212-616-1858 or www.birchfamilyservices.org.

·         Advocacy: Learn How to Advocate for Your Child and the IEP Process, Mel Hoffman, Esq., at the International Dyslexia Association, New York City.  November 8, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Fee:  Members free/Non members $5.  Sponsored by NYBIDA.  For information 212-691-1930 or info@nybida.org.

·         Westchester Family Support Services Information Fair, at Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown, NY.  November 8, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Sponsored by OMRDD & HVDDSO.  Fee:  None.  For information:  914-332-8955.

·         Becoming a Player, Part II:  Enhancing Social Skills of Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, Jed Baker, PhD and Lynda Geller, PhD, at Credit Suisse, New York City.  November 8, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Sponsored by Resources fir Children with Special Needs.  Fee:  $25, $30 at the door.  For information: 212-677-4650.

·         Assistive Technology in the Classroom, at New York Branch of the International Dyslexia Assoc., New York City.  November 8, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Sponsored by NYBIDA.  Fee:  ???.  For information:  212-691-1930 x 12 or info@nybida.org.

·         Assessment of Mental Health Problems in Persons with Intellectual Disability, Valerie Gaus, Ph.D. and others, at Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY.  November 9, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  Sponsored by Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health & Community Services Board.  Fee:  ???.  For information: 914-995-5221

·         Stepping into the Future Conference:  New Insights into the Research, Education and Treatment of Autism, Carol Gray, Dam Olmsted & others, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, White Plains, NY.  November 9, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Sponsored by The Foundation for Educating Children with Autism.  Fee:  $200.  For information:  914-761-7111 or www.fecainc.org.

·         Re-thinking Literacy in the 21st Century, Jennifer Roswell, at Westchester Library System Headquarters, Tarrytown, NY.  November 13, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Fee:  None.   For information:  914-231-3237 or rosborne@wlsmail.org

·         15th Annual Edythe Kurz Conference on the Autism Landscape: Recognition, Interventions & Impact, Jed Baker, Ph.D., at Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY.  November 13, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Sponsored by Manhattanville.  Fee:  ???.  For information:  914-949-7699 x 374.

·         Tourette Syndrome Association Parent Meeting, Susan Conners, MEd, Education Specialist, at SpringHill Suites Tarrytown Greenburgh,  Tarrytown, NY.  November 13, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Sponsored by TSA, Inc. and NY Hudson Valley TSA. For more information:  (914)378-5025 or info@tsa-nyhv.org.

·         Computer Software to Help with the Writing Process, Karen Krasnow, at the International Dyslexia Association, New York City.  November 15, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.  Sponsored by NYBIDA.  Fee:  Members free/Non members $5.  For information:  212-691-1930 or info@nybida.org.

·         Survivors Meeting on Giving Thanks for Life: Looking at the Positive Aspects of Life, Jay Dunkle, Ph.D., at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains, NY.  November 15, at 6:30 p.m.  Sponsored by GROW.  Fee:  None.  For information:  914-242-1110.

·         2007 Parents Expo, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, NY.  November 17, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Sponsored by New York State PTA.  Fee:  None.  For information:  1-8777-5NYSPTA or www.nyspta.org

·         Biomedical Basics, Nancy Guberti and Seth Pearl at Antonee’s, White Plains, NY.  November 17, 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Sponsored by Navigating the Spectrum.  Fee: Members $100, non members $150 lunch included.  For information:   914-826-5300 or www.navigatingthespectrum.org or info@navigatingthespectrum.org

·         Recipe for Reading, at New York Branch of the International Dyslexia Assoc., New York, NY.  November 18, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Sponsored by NYBIDA.  Fee:  None.  For information 212-691-1930 x 12 or info@nybida.org

·         The Health Literacy & Plain Language Institute, Lisa Gale Van Brackle, at Hudson Valley Writers’ Center, Sleepy Hollow, NY.  November 27, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  Fee:  None.  For information:  914-231-3237 or rosborne@wlsmail.org

   

Other Activities…

·         Simchat Shabbat, a monthly musical service for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families, at Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester, Chappaqua, NY.  Next one on November 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.  For more information:  914-238-3928.

·         Videoconference on the Health of Women with Developmental Disabilities on November 14.  For more information: www.rrti.org, select "Events", "Research Institute Registration”, 518-449-2976 x326 or stacie@nyrehab.org.

·         Archived webcasts about autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD and other types of disabilities at www.epliveonline.org/military_071017.html

·         Webcast on a National Forum on Equality, Opportunity and Access will feature presidential candidates speaking on disability issues and panel discussions with national disabilities leaders.  November 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at http://www.gsil.org.

 

Can You Help?

·         University of Illinois at Chicago is looking for people who can tell them about how people with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries or problems with memories, as well as the people who support them, have used technology to increase independence.  They have a survey at http://www.idhd.org/survey/survey.php?sid=62 or you can schedule a phone interview at 312-413-8833 or by emailing mrizzo3@uic.edu.  The survey takes 1 to 15 minutes.

·         Researchers at North Shore-LIJ Center for Autism are conducting on online research study about sexuality and relationships of adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder.  The survey is at www.unbstudy.com and takes about 45 minutes to 1 ¼ hour to complete.

 

 Web Resource

A useful website with information and connections to health and transition expertise nationwide:

·         http://www.hrtw.org.

This site focuses on understanding systems, access to quality health care, and increasing the involvement of youth.

That’s it!  Have a terrific November and a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.

 Patti