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A Taste of Spain Dinner & Wine Pairing

The Chateau 240 Boulevard, Kingston, NY 12401, Kingston, NY

An Autism Awareness Event Friday, April 12th - From 7-11pm at The Chateau, in Kingston Bienvenido a España! Join us for a celebration of Spanish cuisine and wine, as we take a gastronomic tour of select vintages and cuisines. We'll start the evening in Madrid, and a wonderful cocktail hour with stunning tapas and hors...

$100.00

 Using Music, Video, and Interests to Encourage Food Tolerance

Center For Spectrum Studies - Kingston Location 70 Kukuk Lane, Kingston, NY

Presented by Lindsay Welch, MS, CCC-SLP and Nancy Uttendorfer, MS, CCC-SLP Many of our children with Autism exhibit food selectivity and limited diets. This workshop will present ways to gently encourage children to interact with different foods in a non-threatening way, gradually increasing tolerance to a wider variety of foods. Groups are free of charge for...

Summer Autism Training Institute 2019: Autism Beyond the Basics

This 4-part workshop series is designed to provide teachers, therapist, and other educational professionals with an understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis/Verbal Behavior, visual supports, and language development strategies. We will discuss and demonstrate the application of key behavioral principles and how they play out into increasing positive behaviors. Hands-on activities and video examples will add...

Benefits of Creating and Using Visual Supports

Center For Spectrum Studies - Kingston Location 70 Kukuk Lane, Kingston, NY

Part of our Spring Workshop Series These series of workshops, offered twice a year, provide parents and caretakers a more academic look at the multi-faceted issues surrounding autism. This is why these workshops are also offered to professional and paraprofessional educators in the area who wish to better understand their own students with autism. They...

Addressing Challenging Behaviors Pt 1: Focusing on Positive Behavior Supports

Center For Spectrum Studies - Kingston Location 70 Kukuk Lane, Kingston, NY

Part of our Spring Workshop Series These workshops provide parents and caretakers a more academic look at the multi-faceted issues surrounding autism. This is why these workshops are also offered to professional and paraprofessional educators in the area who wish to better understand their own students with autism. They are offered free for family members...

Play: Why is it Important

Center For Spectrum Studies - Kingston Location 70 Kukuk Lane, Kingston, NY

This workshop will focus on learning the developmental levels of play. We will explore the significance of play, and how it teaches social communication skills, emotional self-regulation, and perspective taking through joint attention. This workshop is designed for active participation. Expect to share your own experiences of playing with your child, brainstorm strategies with others...

Addressing Challenging Behaviors Pt 2: Prevention Is The Best Intervention: De-Escalation

Center For Spectrum Studies - Kingston Location 70 Kukuk Lane, Kingston, NY

Part of our Spring Workshop Series These workshops provide parents and caretakers a more academic look at the multi-faceted issues surrounding autism. This is why these workshops are also offered to professional and paraprofessional educators in the area who wish to better understand their own students with autism. They are offered free for family members...

Dignity for All Students (DASA) Training

Center for Spectrum Services - Ellenville Location 4 Yankee Place, Ellenville, NY

This course is now full as of 4/24/2019, but will be offered in the near future. Tuesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 16th at our Ellenville School 4 Yankee Place, Ellenville NY 12428 - Presenter: Sandra Brownsey, MA Registration Fee: $75.00 - Both Classes are from 4:00pm to 7:00pm A six-hour Training in Harassment, Bullying,...

$75.00

Parent’s Discussion Group – Sibling Discussion Group

Center For Spectrum Studies - Kingston Location 70 Kukuk Lane, Kingston, NY

Our parent discussion group offers caregivers the chance to share parenting experiences, educational and management strategies, community resources, upcoming conferences and new research.  We can also offer support to one another in an informal and comfortable setting.  Our special sibling discussion group is for Spectrum Services students and their siblings, ages 5-12, and provides an...

Free

Fun Home Activities for Your Child

Center for Spectrum Services - Ellenville Location 4 Yankee Place, Ellenville, NY

As the end of the school year approaches, parents often ask us “what kind of activities can I do with my child at home?” If this is you, this workshop has the answer! During this workshop we will explore hands on activities such as arts and crafts, sensory, gross motor, and much more that will...

Understanding Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Center For Spectrum Studies - Kingston Location 70 Kukuk Lane, Kingston, NY

New York State Education Department approved coursework training in autism.This course will provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders and effective treatment practices. A review of diagnostic categories, etiology, and current research will establish the foundation for this course. Key factors that impact individuals within an educational setting will be discussed (e.g. communication, social skills,...