• Regional Preschool Special Education Providers

Upcoming Conferences

Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Click here (www) for dates/locations of this ongoing training series offered by Strong Memorial Hospital.

Upcoming Parent Training Opportunities and Support Groups

Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder Center -LOCATION: EPIC/Parent Network of WNY 1000 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14202 Women & Children•s Hospital of Buffalo

TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 PM - Light refreshments will be served DATES: Monthly on Wednesdays: MAY 12th JUNE 9th JULY 14th AUGUST 11th

Moderated by: Kathy Ralabate Doody, MSEd & Dylan Broggio, LCSW-R PARKING: FREE Parking behind the building RSVP: Space is limited so reservations are greatly appreciated. Please call: (716) 878-7600 or e-mail: jmertz@kaleidahealth.org COST: FREE

Parent Support Group at St. Bonaventure University

Adaptive Equipment

• Abilitations
• Adaptive Mall
• Buffalo Wheelchair
• Danmar
• Dove Medical Supplies
• Equipment Shop
• Rifton
• Sammons Preston Rehab Equipment & Supplies

ADHD Resources

• CHADD
• National Institute of Mental Health
• Learning Disabilities Online
• Center for Disease Control

Advocacy & Disabilities Support Sites

• Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, New York State Education Department
• DisabilityInfo.gov
• Council for Exceptional Children
• Wrights Law
• Categories of Disability Under IDEA - National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities(pdf)

Autism Resources

• Tip Sheet dealing with Sibling Issues (for typically developing brothers and sisters of children with Autism)
• Association for Science in Autism Treatment
• ZAC Browser
• ASD Video Glossary
• National Institute of Health
• Center for Disease Control
• Autism Speaks
  • Learn the Signs
  • 100 Day Kit
  • Autism Video Glossary
• Autism Society of America
• Online Aspergers Information and Support
• Autism Awareness Month - Go to ASA's web site for ideas on how to spread awareness.
• Halloween Tips for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Click here (pdf) for some helpful tips from the Autism Society of America.

Journal Articles and Books on Autism:

• Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (American Academy of Pediatrics, Nov. 2007)
• Identification and Evaluation of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders (American Academy of Pediatrics, Nov. 2007)
• Educating Children with Autism (2001) (link to download or purchase book)
• The Puzzle of Autism," National Education Association report for teachers (2006) (pdf)
• The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children With Autism and Related Disorders - Mary Barbera
• Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues - Maria Wheler, MEd
• Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers - Julia Moor
• Funtional Behavioral Assessment for People with Autism: Making Sense of Seemingly Senseless Behavior - Beth A. Glasberg, PhD
• Educate Toward Recovery: Turning the Tables on Autism - Robert Schramm MA, BCBA,

Verbal Behavior Training (Click here for a basic description.)

• Behavior Analysts
  • Presentation at Autism One 2008
• Different Roads to Learning
• Dr. Vincent Carbone
• Establishing Operations, Inc.
• POAC
• Verbal Behavior Network
• Christina Burk M.A. Behavioral Consultant
• Mariposa School
  • Learning Materials
  • Links and Resources
• Mark Sundburg
  • Downloads
  • Links
• Practical ABBLS Blog Spot
• Behavioral Analysis Association of Michigan
  • ABA in Natural Setting Videos
• Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Project Family Handbook (pdf).

VB Articles

• GO TO PAGE 18 of this pdf for A common language: Using B.F. Skinner•s Verbal Behavior for assessment and treatment of communication disabilities in SLP-ABA

Autism Training Resources

• Penn State National Autism Conference
  • Webcast Seminars
  • Audio Archives of Lectures
• VBN Training
  • Training Resources
• PaTTAN
  • Training Materials
  • Streaming Media
  • Links
  • Publications
• POAC of NJ
  • Training Courses
  • Resource Links
• POAC of PA
  • Workshop Handouts
• Autism4teachers
• NASDDDS
• Fate
  • Teachers Resources
• Dan Marino Childnettv
  • On Demand Video Library

WNY Resources:

• DDAWNY
  • 2009 Respite Handbook
  • Recreation Directory
  • Family Education and Training (FET)
• Parent Network
• Parent to Parent WNY

Child Safety

• Child Safety Store
• Glass Safety Film
• Kid Safe
• Leaps & Bounds

Developmental Clinics

• Women's and Children's Hospital of Buffalo - Robert Warner Rehab
• Strong Hospital - Developmental Disabilities Clinic

Learning Disability Resources

• Learning Disabilities Online
• National Center for Learning Disabilities
• Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, New York State Education Department
• Council for Exceptional Children

Professional Organizations

• American Psychological Association
• American Speech - Language - Hearing Association
• National Association of School Psychologists
• SHAWNY (Speech and Hearing Association of WNY)
• American Occupational Therapy Association
• American Physical Therapy Association

Sign Browsers

• American Sign Language Browser
• ASL Pro