On Saturday, October 9, 2010, Autistic Services, Inc. in conjunction with the Autism Society Western New York Chapter and the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Western New York (SHAWNY), are pleased to present “Autism Life Skills & Things I Wish I’d Known Sooner.”  This half-day workshop features award-winning author, speaker, and parent Chantal Sicile-Kira.  During the first half of the workshop, “Things I Wish I’d Known Sooner,” Ms. Sicile-Kira will discuss how parents and professionals can prepare their students- and themselves- for periods of change, as well as emphasize how various parents and professionals with differing viewpoints can come together as a team to move towards a common goal.  The second section of the workshop, “Autism Life Skills,” explores life skills such as communication, safety, social relationships, independence, as well as many other components of this positive and powerful “Bill of Rights.”
 
Ms. Sicile-Kira’s award-winning books include: Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Autism Life Skills; and 41 Things to Know About Autism.
 
In addition, we are pleased to announce that for the first time ever we are able to offer IACET CEUs for OTs/COTAs/PTs/PTAs through Learning Partners!  ASHA CEUs will be available for speech-language pathologists through SHAWNY.  The cost and CEU credit information is listed below:

Please join us at Classics V for this powerful and informative workshop with this incredible internationally renowned speaker! We hope to see you there!

Students, this a great opportunity to... observe how our state association functions. All members, prospective members, and students are always warmly welcomed. OTAS is located in Suite 234 in the Tri-Main Building. Plenty of parking in the rear (where main entrance is located). Questions? Contact Dave Merlo at 851-1312 or merlodm@ecc.edu

Join us as the NYSOTA Niagara Frontier District board meeting. May sound dull, but it really is quite interesting. Learn about important events, legislation, and issues impacting OT nationally, statewide, and locally. Network with colleagues. We'll be finalizing plans for distric...t events that will occur during winter and spring. We've got lots planned, so there's plenty to talk about. Come and hear the inside scoop.

Students, this a great opportunity to observe how our state association functions. All members, prospective members, and students are always warmly welcomed. ECC is located at Main and Youngs Road in Williamsville. There's plenty of parking right outside Kittinger Hall. Questions? Contact Dave Merlo at 851-1312 or merlodm@ecc.edu

Join us as the NYSOTA Niagara Frontier District board meeting. May sound dull, but it really is quite interesting. Learn about important events, legislation, and issues impacting OT nationally, statewide, and locally. Network with colleagues. Students, this a great opportunity to observe how our state association functions. All members, prospective members, and students are always warmly welcomed. OTAS is located in Suite 234 in the Tri-Main Building. Plenty of parking in the rear (where main entrance is located). Questions? Contact Dave Merlo at 851-1312 or merlodm@ecc.edu

If you attended the Niagara Frontier District NYSOTA meeting this evening you would have: 1) had input on over 15 exciting events being planned for the coming year, 2) enjoyed networking with fellow OT practitioners from all over Western New York as well as energetic students from UB, D'Youville, and ECC, 3) savored a ...tasty traditional Buffalo meal of pizza and pop, 4) walked away with a warm feeling knowing that you contributed to our profession while having fun. Please join us next time. We'd enjoy your company.

For information please contact David Merlo at 851-1312 or merlodm@ecc.edu.