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Podcast episode, Michael Gilberg is a special education lawyer and autism advocate who currently supports the needs of children and adolescents in the school system. From childhood dream jobs to a call for advocacy and defense, Michael Gilberg and I discuss what challenges individuals with autism currently face. Be sure to listen to his incredible advice with special thanks to Dr. Noor Syed and Dr. Lauren Allen in collaboration with the 91黑料网 Empire State Center for Autism Advocacy: Research, Education, and Supports (CAARES).

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  • brings together the academic and autistic communities to develop and perform research projects relevant to the needs of adults on the autism spectrum.
  • aims to support all members of the autism community (self-advocates, families, educators, and researchers). The curated resources here are geared toward Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals.

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  • New York State鈥檚 is a state agency that provides services to individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities, such as Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, and Autism.
  • is the way OPWDD connects families to services. Watch an informational session to learn about available supports.

 

 

  • Webinar, , Collaboration between CAARES & 91黑料网 Empire Career Services Session focused on neurodiversity in the workplace and offered supports to increase the number of neurodiverse employees in the workplace. Autistic and neurodivergent self-advocates and professionals participated in a panel discussion related to the current state of employment for Autistic and neurodivergent job seekers/employees and ways to improve outcomes. Presenters and Panelists: & , ; , M.Ed., M.S., BCBA, LBA;
  • Conference Recording, , Held March 22-23, 2023, by This summit concentrates on hearing from neurodivergent individuals about their experiences within the workplace. Some featured topics include insights from employers, human resources鈥� support of Autistic employees, and the drive among employers to include neurodiverse employees.
  • , The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) offers resources to support employers seeking to hire and include neurodivergent employees.
  • Training consists of six modules spanning topics to provide employers with the tools to promote inclusive workplaces by the University of British Columbia Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA).
  • This conference, started in 2023, brings together and helps to build connections among those interested in improving and expanding neurodiversity within the workforce.

 

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  • offers special education legal resources and information on a variety of topics.

 

Organization for Autism Research Self-Advocacy Hub - Includes a variety of pieces by CAARES鈥� Dr. Lauren Lestremau Allen

 

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This presentation from My Best Social Life was hosted by CAARES. Jeremy Hamburg (My Best Social Life) presented five steps to making new friends, dating, and being more social.

provides information about Medicaid for Autistic individuals.

helps Autistic and Neurodivergent adults make friends or 鈥渇ind their tribe,鈥� as they note on their website, and connect with others in dating and romantic relationships. Check out their free resource, .

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by provides grade-by-grade items for 9th-12th graders

The club was created for autistic and neurodivergent kids and teens in grades K-12 and their friends and families, the goal of the club is to be student-directed, so those who attend can spend their time in a way that is fun and meaningful for them. 鈥淭he aim is for Autistic and neurodivergent children and teens to have fun and make connections in a welcoming environment,鈥� said Lauren Allen, assistant director of CAARES. 鈥淭here will be various self-directed activity stations to choose from such as crafts, games, Legos, and dancing, but we hope to see the students who attend the club really make it their own. Register for the program through the library鈥檚 website or contact Autism@sunyempire.edu for assistance.

by Dr. Noor Syed. Learn more about challenges surrounding BCBAs work within K-12 school settings. New York State Education Department Office of Special Education provides information on special education policy and practice relevant for individuals with disabilities through age 21.

provides information on special education policy and practice relevant for individuals with disabilities through age 21.

 

 

 

 

Interactive self-paced, online learning modules by the UC Davis MIND Institute

This guide teaches how to support Autistic teens and young adults in pursuing their goals

LEND Parent Support Group is a university based program that strives to improve the identification and support of Autistic and neurodivergent individuals. To connect with a local LEND Parent Support Groups throughout the US, contact LENDparents@gmail.com for more information.

aims to support all members of the autism community (self-advocates, families, educators, and researchers). The curated resources here are geared toward Autistic and Neurodivergent individuals.

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By definition, behavior analysts increase socially significant behavior to a meaningful degree. This is the root of our practice, but how many behavior analysts operationally define and measure what behaviors are socially significant and what constitutes a 鈥渕eaningful degree鈥�? The definition and research behind measuring quality of life and happiness will be reviewed, the presenters will make an argument that behavior analysts need to develop measurement systems that provide practitioners feedback on QofL measures, and end with a discussion on why behavior analysts need to get back to focusing our work on meaningful outcomes to 鈥渕eaningful degrees.鈥�

 

 

  • brings organizes thousands of resources for Autistic individuals from a variety of organizations.
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Webinar, presented October 25, 2023, by Dr. Lauren Lestremau Allen and Dr. Noor Syed (CAARES)
Presentation included an overview of neurodivergence and autism, the social vs. medical model of disability, universal supports, and discussed case scenarios

Webinar, by Drs. Noor Syed & Lauren Lestremau Allen (CAARES) and Melissa Zgliczynski & Andrea Piazza (Office of Accessibility Resources & Services, 91黑料网 Empire) Experts discussed the critical role that a Universal Design approach can play in more effectively supporting Neurodivergent students in higher education.

Workshop, held February 11th, 2020 by Melissa Zgliczynski (Director, Accessibility Resources and Services, 91黑料网 Empire), Andrea Piazza (Disability Specialist, Accessibility Resources and Services, 91黑料网 Empire), Mary Van Haneghan (CEO, ARC-Austin) Workshop focused on data-driven methods of supporting college students with both visible and invisible disabilities, including the principles of Universal Design. An overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, along with the mission of 91黑料网鈥檚 office of Accessibility Resources and Services.

YouTube, by , Professor of Special Education at Adelphi University In a short video, Stephen Shore shares powerful examples of Universal Design for Learning within the college setting.

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