Understanding Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders This online seminar 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, executive functioning,...

Join Us On Zoom 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. This group meeting will be hosted on Zoom. Click Here for the invite and link...

Parent Workshops For Feb 17th 1:30 – 3:00 Stacey Orzell—Guest Presenter and Parent of a Child with Autism “Creating a Home Environment for Successful Remote Learning” For the Zoom Workshop Link, Click Here, and use Meeting ID: 919 0305 9404, Passcode: 132270

Join Us On Zoom 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. Your child does not need to attend Spectrum Services to be part of our Support...

What is music therapy? Why music therapy? How can it be used to improve attention, communication, social interaction, and group collaboration? These questions will be explored through a fun, interactive approach where participants will have the opportunity to have hands-on experiences and begin to understand the true “sound” of music therapy. Some ideas will be...

Presented by Tom DeHaan,  Program Coordinator for the Taconic region of the Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Tom will discuss the services which may be available to your family free of charge. These services may include such things as Family Support Services, at home care/respite, adaptive equipment, service coordination and environmental modifications. Tom...

Staff: Professional Development & Training

Wednesday, March 17th - 6:30- 8:00 Parent Open Discussion Group This group offers an opportunity for parents to discuss issues related to their child’s unique disability facilitated by a clinically trained group leader. Topics are determined through group consensus and may include such things as behavior management, dealing with family stressors, medical and alternative therapeutic...

Wednesday, March 24th  1:30 – 3:00 In this workshop parents will learn helpful strategies to implement during daily routines for improved cooperation. Discussion will also center around: calm, consistent and positive approaches to increase your child’s independence at home. Presented by Spectrum Services'  own Janine Sprague, Special Educator. Join us on the 24th at 1:30...

Improving Cooperative Behavior in the Home Presented by Janine Sprague, Special Educator- In this workshop parents will learn helpful strategies to implement during daily routines for improved cooperation. Discussion will also center around: calm, consistent and positive approaches to increase your child’s independence at home. Join Zoom Meeting https://centerforspectrumservices.zoom.us/j/91903059404?pwd=VWxrQkIrUGkyQXljUm1VWUFZeUIwUT09

Thursday, March 25th  6:30 –8:00 Play is so imperative for all children, regardless of their age. Over the last year, as we are living through a global pandemic, families have found themselves in their homes more than ever.  Playing with your child is easy and you might have all you need in your own homes...