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PACT is developing workshops dedicated to supporting our families with a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at P.S. 229. Workshops will be posted monthly.
PACT is developing workshops dedicated to supporting our families with a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at P.S. 229. Workshops will be posted monthly.
Check out other upcoming workshops!
Check out other upcoming workshops!
Annual Distinguished Guest Lecture
Annual Distinguished Guest Lecture
Nurturing Sleep for Children with Autism: Strategies for Healthier Bedtimes
Livestream
Thursday, May 15, 2025
11:00am-12:30pm
Presenter:
Whitney Loring, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center TRIAD
This presentation will share the reasons why sleep difficulties may be more common in autistic individuals, evidence-based strategies to address the common challenges of difficulty falling asleep, night waking, or overall reduced sleep, and available resources to continue to learn more about these strategies.
Objectives:
1. Attendees will be able to understand why sleep may be more difficult in autistic individuals
2. Attendees will be able to apply evidence-based strategies to address common sleep concerns
3. Attendees will be able to identify additional resources for continued learning
Registration Fee (includes Continuing Education Credits):
$5 for New York State Residents
$20 for Out-of-state Residents
Continuing Education Credits
This presentation is eligible for a total of 1.5 contact hours for the following:
School Psychologists
CARD Albany is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists. CARD maintains responsibility for the program.
Licensed Mental Health Counselors
University at Albany, SUNY, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0194.
New York State Social Workers
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, SW CPE, is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed master social workers # 0292.
New York State Psychologists
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is recognized by the New York State Education Department State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists in NYS #PSY-0083.
Please Note: Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must attend the entire session to receive credit.
Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC)offers training and support services. Parent training workshops are available to provide caregivers with the tools necessary to improve the independence and quality of life of their loved one with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).They also provide social skills programs and parent support groups.
autism speaks offers at no cost to families, the evidence-based CST program that teaches parents and caregivers the day-to-day skills they need to help their children reach their full potential. Caregivers are taught to use everyday play and home routines as opportunities to build their child’s communication, engagement, positive behavior and daily living skills.
Include NYC connects young people to resources and helps them thrive in school, at work, and in the community. Include NYC works to provide equity and access for young people with disabilities. This organization offers events and various virtual workshop to support parents and families. Topics include: advocacy skills for families, online parent support group, explicit vocabulary instruction for families, and positive solution for families and many more.
Click on the link below to access their calendar of virtual events.
YAI and its network of affiliate agencies offer children and adults with developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services. YAI is committed to seeing beyond disability, providing opportunities for people to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. YAI offers services to family members or other caregivers in their own neighborhoods or communities. These supports are geared toward empowering caregivers to deliver quality care with confidence. YAI offers workshops for caregivers of topics including community safety and navigating the New York system for people with developmental disabilities.
CARD leads the world in the effective treatment of autism, guided by science and inspired by compassion, to help people with autism and their families thrive. The organization offers parent resources, information about Autism and related topics, and individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) services.
Office for People with Developmental Disability (OPWDD): Attend an information session to learn about supports and services. 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.
Click the link below to register for an information session.
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