Ongoing event:

The Healing with Homeopathy (HWH) Support Group
First Saturday of each month
7:30 p.m.
1501 Pheasant Woods Road,
Briarcliff Manor, NY
917-414-9190 for more information/questions
Lisa Rudley
Rudley’s Resources

Upcoming National Conferences
www.fhautism.com
800-489-0727

March 10, 2010

Autism/Pervasive Development Disorders
New York State Department of Health Training for Professionals and Families. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This free training provides recommendations for parents and professionals based on available scientific evidence about "best practices" for assessment and intervention for young children with autism and PDD. For information on locations and registration, visit http://www.iacny.org/courseAU.htm.

March 16, 2010

Planning a Successful Vacation or Special Event with a Child on the Autism Spectrum
A workshop sponsored by Life’s WORC. 7-8:30 p.m. 1501 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11501. Free for parents. $25 for professionals. To register, contact (516) 741-9000, ext.336.

March 24, 2010

Project Lifesaver
6:30 p.m.
Ulser County Sheriff's Building, 380 Blvd., Kingston, NY 12401
Contact: Sis Gonyea, 845-331-2626 or hvalleyautism@aol.com

April 10, 2010

Demystifying Autism: An Inside-Out Perspective with William Stillman.
Sponsored by Ulster-Greene ARC. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Anthony’s Catering Hall, Route 23B, Leeds, NY. $35 for family members/$55 for professionals, price includes continental breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks. Some scholarships are available through the Autism Society of the Hudson Valley. To RSVP or for additional information, contact Janine Prisco at janinep@ugarc.org or (845) 338-1234 X721.

April 15, 2010

The Power of Motivation: Teaching Parents Proven Methods to Change the Lives of Children with Autism Using Pivotal Response Treatment
Speaker: Ty Vernon, Yale Child Study Center. 7 p.m. Greenwich Hospital, Nobel Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich, CT 06830. Register online at www.greenhosp.org or call (203) 863-3627 or toll-free (888) 357-2409.

April 16, 2010

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities’ 4th Annual Statewide Conference”
7:30 am to 3:30 pm. OnCenter Complex Convention Center, Syracuse, NY. For more information visit:
www.albany.edu/psy/autism/Statewide_conference.htm

April 16-17, 2010

4th Annual Conference – Mind & Body in Autism
Columbia University Teachers College
www.tc.edu/continuing/autism

April 21,2010

Mental Health Disorders in Individuals with ASD: Issues and Considerations for Assessment and Intervention
Presented by Vincent Pandolfi, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of Technology. Sponsored by the Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., RIT Inn and Conference Center, Rochester, NY. For more information and registration, visit RRCASD at www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/autism

April 23, 2010

No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills
Presented by Jed Baker, Ph.D., Director of the Social Skills Training Project in Maplewood, New Jersey. 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, 600 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211. $125 if registering before March 16. $140 after March 15. For more information and to register, visit http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/albany.html.

April 25, 2010

Hudson Valley Autism Walk Dutchess County Fairgrounds
www.autismwalkhv.org

April 28, 2010

Autism and Transition: Preparing for Life After High School
Presented by Christine R. Peterson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of School Psychology, University of Wisconsin. Part of the Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders’ Regional Conference Series. 9 a.m. – 12 noon, Holiday Inn, Elmira, NY. Registration opens 3/2. For more information on speakers and topics, please visit RRCASD at: www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/autism

May 1, 2010

AHA’s Spring Conference – Issues in Independent Living for Adolescents and Adults on the Autism Spectrum
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Adelphi University
www.ahany.org

May 3, 2010

The College Coaching Project: Supporting Students with Special Needs to be Successful in College
10 a.m. to noon
The Greens at Cannondale, 435 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
203-563-9994 or rsvp@spednetwilton.org

May 5, 2010

Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics, Diagnosis and Programs and Service Considerations
Presented by Caroline Magyar, Ph.D., University of Rochester Medical Center. Sponsored by the Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Holiday Inn, Auburn, NY. For more information and registration, visit RRCASD at www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/autism.

May 20, 1010

Autism and First Response
A workshop for first responders by Volunteer Fire Fighter Chris Sporano. 7-9 p.m., East Glenville Fire Department, Route 50 (Saratoga Road), East Glenville, NY. Free. For more information, call Chris Sporano at (518) 399-6311.

May 24, 2010

Autism/Pervasive Development Disorders
New York State Department of Health Training for Professionals and Families. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This free training provides recommendations for parents and professionals based on available scientific evidence about "best practices" for assessment and intervention for young children with autism and PDD. For information on locations and registration, visit http://www.iacny.org/courseAU.htm.

June 17, 2010

Heeling Autism: The Canine Connection
Speakers: Caroline McCabe Sandler and Kathy Zubryki. 7 p.m. Greenwich Hospital, Nobel Conference Room, 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich, CT 06830. Registration required. Register online at www.greenhosp.org or call (203) 863-3627 or toll-free (888) 357-2409