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ATN/AIR-P Parent's Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis… services. Sections include: What is ABA? What types of therapies use ABA principles? How do ABA methods support people with autism? What does ABA look like? What are components of a strong ABA program ? Who provides ABA services? Where can I find ABA services? "These materials are the product of on-going activities of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network, a funded program of Autism Speaks. It is supported by cooperative agreement UA3 MC …
ATN/AIR-P Having an Electroencephalogram (EEG): A Guide for Providers… The EEG process can be difficult for all people, but especially for children and adults with autism. This guide will help providers make the EEG process easier and more comfortable for autistic patients Sections include: Why does an autism diagnosis matter when a child needs to have an EEG? How can staff and families collaborate to improve the EEG …
Sensory Friendly Saturday: Museum of Natural History… Friendly Saturdays, the museum will open 90 minutes before it opens to the public to allow families with members of the autism spectrum or those who experience sensory overload to visit the museum in a more controlled environment. Museum …
Sensory-Friendly Family Event with Walkaround Julia from "Sesame Street"… of people with physical and intellectual disabilities, the two organizations are pleased to bring Julia to the Golisano Autism Center for a sunny day of fun for kids of all abilities on Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be …
ATN/AIR-P Tools for Successful Vision Exams… New experiences, including medical visits, can be difficult for people with autism. A trip to the optometrist’s office for a vision exam is one type of medical visit that can be challenging because an … eye exam may be upsetting for patients who are over-reactive to sensory input. The video  Vision Exams for Individuals with Autism and accompanying  social narrative  lead families and caregivers through a visit to the optometrist’s office and a …
Roxey Ballet presents the 3rd annual Sensory Friendly Nutcracker Performance… proud to offer a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance of The Holiday Classic The Nutcracker for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensitivity issues or special needs. This performance is also great for families with …
Roxey Ballets The Nutcracker… Roxey Ballet is proud to offer a sensory-friendly performance of the holiday classic Nutcracker for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other sensitivity issues or special needs. Performances are held at The College of New Jersey’s …
Free interactive concert!… Hand brass band, this interactive concert is completely free! We provide a safe space for individuals of ALL AGES with autism to enjoy high-quality musical performances and express themselves however they choose. We welcome any friends and …
Early Morning Opening- Apollo 50th Anniversary… hands-on activities. The Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings and Sensory Friendly Evenings for individuals with autism eight times a year. By opening its doors early for children (ages 3-18) and their families participants can …
New York State Walks Kickoff & Awards… Please join us for a virtual New York State Walk Kickoff & Awards! We will share updates on our key mission areas at Autism Speaks, celebrate accomplishments in 2021, give you a chance to hear from our New York State team and from other Walk … Once registered, we will send you the Zoom login information. If you have any questions, please reach out at NewYork@autismspeaks.org . Thank you and we can't wait to celebrate with you! … New York State Walks Kickoff & Awards …