Family Support Series
For Caregivers of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
The Family Support Series is supported in part by grants from New York State OMRDD and The New York City Council's "1 in 150" Autism Awareness Initiative.
Pre-registration is required by calling YAI LINK at 212-273-6182.
Parents and caregivers only! No children please.
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| Location: | 460 West 34th Street 11th Floor New York, NY 10001 | ||
| Structure: | 1st Half Presentation, 2nd Half Support | ||
| Fee: | None! | ||
| Date | Time | Presenter(s) | Topic |
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Tuesday, April 13th |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Joe Medler, BA, YAI Camping & Travel, Jeanne Watkins, MS Ed, YAI Residential Services & Vanessa White Germany, BS, YAI Manhattan Overnight Respite |
Creating a Successful Experience: Your Child's First Night Away from Home |
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Tuesday, April 20th |
6 pm - 8:30 pm |
Marie Mercado, BA, YAI Manhattan Crisis Intervention |
"What Can I Do?" 5 Ways to Reduce Misbehavior |
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Tuesday April 27th |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Marianne Ardito, LCSW, Assistant Director, YAI Clinical & Family Services |
Successful Collaboration with Your Mediciad Service Coordinator |
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Monday, May 3rd |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Kimberly Gilbert, Ph D, Director, Diagnostic and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Hofstra University |
Facilitating Functional Communication in the Early Childhood Learner |
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Thursday, May 27th |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Peter DellaBella, MD, Director of Clinical Programs, Premier HealthCare |
DSM-V: A Discussion on the Changing Definition of Autism and Its Implications |
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Thursday, June 3rd |
10 am -12 pm |
Kate DeRoberts, LMSW and Laura Mitchell, LMSW of YAI LINK |
Open Topic |
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Tuesday, June 15th |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Margaret Puddington, BA, Chair of Manhattan Family Support Services Advisory Council |
Getting Involved: How to Advocate with Government |
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Thursday, June 24th |
10 am -1 pm |
Kristin David, OTR/L & Abigail Tayamen-Macatangay, OTR/L of the YAI Center for Specialty Therapy |
Safe and Fun Activities that Encourage Sensory-Rich Experiences in Everyday Situations |
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Tuesday, June 29th |
6 pm - 8 pm |
Jennifer Shaoul, MPA, YAI LINK |
What in the World is a Medicaid Waiver? |
