Navigating the Spectrum

Providing Direction and Support to Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum

Second Annual Autism Information Fair

Sunday April 6th from 11 am to 4 pm
at the Westchester County Center
198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY

Parents, therapists, educators, health care professionals, school administrators and anyone who cares about a child on the spectrum are invited to join us for a day of education and empowerment.

Connect with families affected by ASDs and network with knowledgeable, caring and encouraging professionals.

Learn about Interventions and Services available for all ages, from toddlers to adults.

Over 40 scheduled information stations including:

Applied Behavior Analysis, TEACCH, DIR and Floortime, Relationship Development Intervention, Medical Interventions, Occupational Therapy & Sensory Integration, Speech & Language Pathology, Nutritional & Biomedical Interventions, Auditory Therapies, Vision Therapy, Special Education Law & Advocacy, Assessments & Evaluations, Family Management, Self-Injurious Behavior Management, Family Services, Early Intervention Services, Recreational Programs, Respite Services, Social Skills Programs, Transitional Services, Vocational Training, Residential Options, Complementary & Alternative Treatments, and Many More. Specially scheduled breakout lectures will address issues important to parents of children across all ages and developmental levels.

Breakout Lecture Schedule:

March – Workshop: Special Education Law and Advocacy

Parents strive to be the best advocates they can be, but understanding their child's rights under the ever-changing laws and regulations in special education can be challenging. Parents and professionals are invited to participate in a comprehensive workshop designed to familiarize participants with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and how to secure appropriate special education and related services. Topics to be covered include:

• Special Education Laws and Regulations: an overview of IDEA, FAPE, LRE and IEP;
• The IEP Process: learn how to create a comprehensive education plan and identify appropriate and meaningful goals;
• Advocacy Techniques: discover successful negotiation, preparation and organization strategies, and ways to handle conflicts with your school district;
• Due Process and Pendency Proceedings: learn about the procedure of appealing an inappropriate placement and what rights your child has during pendency;
• Assessment and Evaluations: understand the different evaluation procedures, discover which tests are meaningful and why, and how they become critical to sustaining burdens of proving appropriateness;
• Additional Legal Considerations: learn about special areas such as estate and financial planning, guardianships and supplemental needs trusts;
• Mock CSE Meeting: participants will be given the opportunity to take part in a staged CSE meeting to learn effective techniques and ways to avoid common pitfalls.

Presented by Sheryl Frishman, Esq. and Jill Faber, Esq.
Friday March 14th at the Greenville Community Church
270 Ardsley Road, Scarsdale, NY
9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Registration begins 8:30
Members - $25 / Non-Members - $75 - Lunch Included
Limited to 50 Participants – Please Reserve Early