Photo by Stacey Orzell
4/4/11 – "The Asperger's Difference" – A film for and
Wretches and Jabberers” – Sponsored by AMC
Throughout April – “Feature Documentary
Theatres, the Autism Society and Area 23a. A 40-city
tour, beginning at AMC Empire 25, Times Square, New
York, NY on April 1. Wretches and Jabberers is a
feature documentary that follows two men with autism
who embark on a global quest to change attitudes
about disability, intelligence and communication. The
showings will have the same auditorium and
programming configurations as movies seen in the
AMC Sensory Friendly Films Program. For a complete
listing of AMC theatres where Wretches and Jabberers
will be playing and to buy tickets, visit
http://amctheatres.com/wretchesandjabberers/
4/1/11 – "Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
5th Annual Statewide Conference: Promoting Best
Practices and Enhancing Quality of Life for
Sponsored by University at Albany Center for Autism
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders"–
and Related Disabilities through funding provided by
NYS Department of Education. 7 am - 3:30 pm, Hilton
Rye Town, 699 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, NY
10573. Fees range $125 - 175. NASP continuing
education credits are available for school psychologists.
Pre-registration is required prior to 3/26/11. Seating is
limited. For a detailed schedule of the conference and
registration information visit
http://www.albany.edu/autism/PDFs/2010_11/conferen
ce_brochure.pdf.
Day”– Established by the United Nations General
4/2/11 – “Fourth Annual World Autism Awareness
Assembly. Every year, autism organizations around the
world celebrate the day with fundraising and
awareness-raising events. For more information and a
listing of events happening around the world, visit
http://www.worldautismawarenessday.org.
4/2/11 – Sensory Friendly Film “Hop”– AMC
Theatres and the Autism Society have teamed up to
bring families affected by autism and other disabilities
a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a
safe and accepting environment. Tickets are $4-6
depending upon location and can be purchased on the
day of the event. To find a theatre near you and learn
about upcoming sensory friendly screenings, visit
http://www.autism-society.org/get-
involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/
4/4/11 – "Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Ziggurat
Model, Planning Comprehensive Behavioral
Spectrum Disorders" – Sponsored by the Kohl's
Interventions for young Children with Autism
Autism and Related Disorders Program, the Margaret
L. Williams Developmental Evaluation Center, and the
Central New York Coalition for Young Children with
Special Needs. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Sheraton Syracuse
University Hotel and Conference Center, 801
University Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210. Fee: $55 for
parents, $85 for professionals, includes lunch,
refreshments and parking. CEUs are available for
Speech and Occupational Therapists. For more
information or to register, contact (315) 464-8668 or toll
free (800) 464-8668 or visit http://www.Developmental
EvaluationCenter.com
For more information on the early detection of autism,visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Web site,
“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html.
about young people with Asperger Syndrome,
followed by a Question and Answer session with film
maker Jamey Wolff. FREE. 2:15 - 3 pm, Dominican
College Casey Hall, Palisades Room, 470 Western
Highway, Orangeburg, NY 10962. For more
information, contact Margaret Guiliano at (845) 848-
4035. RSVP Required via Regina LaCatena at (845)
291-2622.
Sponsored by Orange County Department of Mental
4/5/11 – "Parenting Difficult Behaviors Training" –
Health, Children’s Services. 9 am – 4:30 pm. Orange
Co. Department of Mental Health, 30 Harriman Drive,
Goshen, NY 10924. FREE. Breakfast and lunch
provided. Designed for parents, caretakers or staff who
work with children or teens with emotional difficulties
experiencing challenging behavior in the home. For
registration and further information, contact Harriet
Batewell at hbatewell@orangecountygov.com.
4/7/11 – "Understanding Challenging Behaviors:
for Intervention" – Sponsored by Center for Spectrum
Using Positive Behavioral Supports and Strategies
Services. 4 – 7 pm, Center for Spectrum Services, 70
Kukuk Lane, Kingston, NY 12401. Free for direct in-
home family support staff, Respite, ResHab, and/or
Behavioral Support Specialists through OPWDD
funded programs in Taconic Region, $20 for family
members, $40 for other professionals. For more
information or to RSVP, call (845) 336-2616 X 110 or
Email kbark@centerforspectrumservices.org.
Behavior" – The 5th Annual Elizabeth A. Connelly
4/7/11 – "Autism and the Treatment of Challenging
Memorial Conference, sponsored by NYS Office for
People With Developmental Disabilities, Institute for
Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities, and
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. 8 am – 4
pm, Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island, 1100 South
Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314. Fee: $85 ($60 for
OPWDD employees). For more information and to
register visit http://www.regonline.com/register/
checkin.aspx?eventid=916540.
4/13/11 – "Autism Across the Lifespan Webinar
Sponsored by Program in Aging and Developmental
Series - Introduction" with Kathleen M. Bishop. –
Disabilities, Strong Center for Developmental
Disabilities, University of Rochester, School of
Medicine and Dentistry. 3-4:30 pm. Fee: $30/person per
session or $100 for all four sessions (4/13, 4/27, 5/11,
and 5/18) Registration required. Call Kate Nobis at
(585) 275-6604 or email
Kathryn_Nobis@urmc.rochester.edu. Confirmation
and webinar link will be sent via email.
4/14/11 – "HBO film Temple Grandin" – Sponsored
by Kelberman Center, Inc., Armory Campus in
Building C, 1601 Armory Drive, Utica, NY 13501. 6-8
pm, FREE and open to the public. Registration is
required by calling (315) 797-6241. For more
information visit http://www.kelbermancenter.org.
4/20/11 – "HBO film Temple Grandin" – Sponsored
by Kelberman Center, Inc., UCP Campus, 36 Main
Street, Morrisville, NY 13408. 6-8 pm. FREE and open
to the public. Registration is required by calling (315)
797-6241. For more information, visit
http://www.kelbermancenter.org.
4/20/11 – "Early Identification and Treatment
Disorders" – Presented by Gina Cosgrove, Campbell
Planning for Young Children with Autism Spectrum
House Psychological Associates. 9 – 10:30 am, O.D.
Heck Developmental Center, Building 3, Room 2, 500
Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12304. FREE. Pre-
registration is required due to limited space
availability. Please call (518) 370-7388 or (518) 581-3043
or e-mail Eileen.revelia@opwdd.ny.gov.
Community College." – Sponsored by the Autism
4/22/11 – "Temple Grandin will speak at Ulster
Society of Hudson Valley. 9 - 11 am, in the college
gymnasium, SUNY Ulster Campus, 491 Cottekill Road,
Stone Ridge, NY 12484. Tickets are available at the
Autism Walk & Expo of the Hudson Valley, Dutchess
County Fairgrounds on Sunday, 4/10 from 9 am - 1 pm.
Call (845) 331-2626 for more information. Tickets for
Temple Grandin are $10 adults/$5 students. For more
information, visit http://www.autism-society.org/
site/Clubs?club_id=1223&pg=main.
4/27/11 – "Autism Across the Lifespan Webinar
Series - Issues and Considerations in Assessing
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Individuals
Magyar. – Sponsored by Program in Aging and
with Autism Spectrum Disorders" with Caroline
Developmental Disabilities, Strong Center for
Developmental Disabilities, University of Rochester,
School of Medicine and Dentistry. 3-4:30 pm. Fee:
$30/person per session or $100 for all four sessions
(4/13, 4/27, 5/11, and 5/18) Registration required. Call
Kate Nobis at (585) 275-6604 or email Kathryn_Nobis@
urmc.rochester.edu. Confirmation and webinar link
will be sent via email.
4/29/11 – "Promoting Emotional Health and
Presented by Christopher Dehon, Ph. D.; Carolyn
Behavioral Success in the School-Age Years"
Magyar, Ph.D.; Daniel W. Mruzek, Ph.D.; and Benjamin
W. Smith, Ph.D. Sponsored by the University of
Rochester, Strong Center for Developmental
Disabilities. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. St. Anne Church, 1600
Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. Fee: $65 for
professionals, $50 for family members. Make checks
payable to NDBP-SCD and mail to University of
Rochester, Attention - Carolyn King, 601 Elmwood
Avenue, Box 671, Rochester, NY 14642. For more
information, contact Carolyn King at (585) 275-6605 or
Carolyn_King@urmc.rochester.edu.
4/30/11 - Sensory Friendly Film “Rio” – AMC
Theatres and the Autism Society have teamed up to
bring families affected by autism and other disabilities
a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a
safe and accepting environment. Tickets are $4-6
depending upon location and can be purchased on the
day of the event. To find a theatre near you and learn
about upcoming sensory friendly screenings, visit
http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/
events/sensory-friendly-films/
In recognition of National Autism Awareness Month, New
York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
is pleased to provide this information on autism related
events and activities in your communities. OPWDD is not
responsible for the content of any privately sponsored event.