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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Friday, January 15th |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Kate DeRoberts, LMSW and Laura Mitchell, LMSW of YAI LINK |
Open Topic |
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Friday, January 22nd |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Rocio Ruiz, MA and Danielle Bardwell, MS Ed of YAI Project Intervene |
Toilet Training Tips for Children with Autism |
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Wednesday, January 27th |
6 pm - 8 pm |
Jennifer Shaoul, MPA, YAI LINK |
Ten Resources Every Parent Should Know About |
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Friday, February 5th |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Elizabeth Balzano Riley, MA, MT-BC, LCAT, NYL |
Music Therapy and Autism: Working in Harmony |
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Thursday, February 11th |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Kevin Travers, LCSW, YAI Clinical & Family Services |
Conflict Resolution |
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Tuesday, February 23rd |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Elise Hahn Felix, LCSW, Director, Compass Project at Jewish Child Care Association |
Life After High School: Helping High Functioning Students Through the Transition Process |
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Thursday, March 4th |
6 pm - 8 pm |
Moira Lewis, MS, CCC-SLP and Erica Pitman, LMSW, YAI Autism Center |
10 Ways to Encourage Socialization: What Parents Can Do |
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Friday, March 12th |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Philip E. Levine, MD, Premier HealthCare |
Psychotropic Medication: Opportunities and Challenges |
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Wednesday, 24th |
10 am -12:30 pm |
Arlene Garcia, MD, Premier HealthCare |
Gastro-Intestinal Issues and Autism |
