July 2019: AANE-NY Newsletter
News & Updates
Letter from the New York Director

Around Town
Libby Creative Arts: Grill & Grow
Intrepid Museum: Jobs Aboard Intrepid
Sunrise Speech & Language Services
Microsoft Inclusive Hiring Opportunities

Articles & Webinars
Why It's Harder for Girls to Get an Autism Diagnosis
Splish Splash Water Park Receives Certified Autism Center Designation
AANE Webinar: Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism
Online Support Group Info Session

Research
Research Studies
Pioneering Autism Research Registry Shuts Down
Autism and Depression Journalistic Research

Media & Theater
The New Victory Theater
Roundabout Theatre Company

Resources
AANE NY Support Groups
Aspies For Social Success
Parent to Parent
Spectrum Services
Supporting Our Youth & Adults Network (SOYAN)
News & Updates
Dear Members and Friends,

The warm weather has arrived! We hope you have found some time to relax and unwind. We have been busy combining forces and resources to integrate and unify AANE. We will continue to do so throughout the summer. Keep an eye out for the combined AANE newsletter and upcoming support group dates in September.

The article below in our Research section, Pioneering Autism Research Registry Shuts Down, is of value to read for anyone interested in research because IAN (The Interactive Autism Network) was the first patient-powered research network in autism.   

We hope you have taken some time to explore the AANE website at www.aane.org to learn more about the face-to-face, virtual programs, resources and services that could benefit you or a loved one. Programs specific to New York can be found here and information about our online offerings can be found here .  

If you have any questions about this transition or specific programming, please reach out to me using my updated contact information below.
 
And don't forget to sign up for the AANE newsletter here .

Warmly,
Pat
Patricia Schissel, LMSW
New York Director, Asperger/Autism Network
617-393-3824, ext. 74 pat.schissel@aane.org 

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Around Town
Libby Creative Arts Grill & Grow

A summer mini-series all about grilling delicious meals and growing social skills for young adults ages 21+ with an Asperger profile . Meet every Thursday evening in August for 5 weeks from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Space is limited to 6 participants. Pre-register by July 20 for early bird rates! Location is at 21-09 45th Ave, Long Island City, Queens, 11101(E,M,7 and G trains). Download the flyer here. To register email: info@libbycreativearts.com
Intrepid Museum: Jobs Aboard Intrepid

Find out why Intrepid was a “city at sea” and learn about different jobs aboard the ship! Visit spaces where sailors lived and worked, then participate in activities inspired by their experiences. August 4, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm for children ages 5-17. Register now or learn more here .
Sunrise Speech & Language Services

Theater-based, social skills groups and summer camp services with Dr. Robert Domingo, a speech language professional and actor. Gina Moravcik and Jackie Bowen Nicolette continue to offer individual (telepractice too), dyad and group services out of all three locations - Nassau, Suffolk & NYC. They are now NYS ACCES-VR providers. For more information or to contact visit the website here
Microsoft Inclusive Hiring Opportunities for Candidates with Disabilities

T he University Autism Hiring event focusing on Software Engineer candidates takes place Aug.12-16. This is for full-time and internship positions. Learn more here . The inclusive hiring site is continuously updated.

Articles & Webinars
Why It's Harder for Girls to Get an Autism Diagnosis
Renee Fabian I The Mighty

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism is four times more common in boys than in girls. The autism community, however, debates the accuracy of this statistic. Is autism more common in boys? Or are boys more likely to be diagnosed? Read more
Splish Splash Water Park Receives Certified Autism Center Designation

Splish Splash Water Park, in conjunction with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), announced the completion of a staff-wide autism sensitivity and awareness training. The completion designates Splish Splash as a  Certified Autism Center (CAC)  as distinguished by IBCCES, making it the first water park in New York to receive such a distinction. Read more
AANE Webinar: Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism

Individuals who are autistic and diverse in sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBTQ+ identified) have unique experiences and challenges, but are often misunderstood. In this webinar, based on their new book, Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism, Eva Mendes and Meredith Maroney will share personal experiences, and discuss emerging research on the intersection of autism and LGBTQ+ identities. Monday, July 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, $25.00. Learn more and register here
Online Support Group Info Session

Interested in joining an online support group, but not sure what to expect? Come join us for this one-time information session to experience what our online support groups for adults are like, ask questions, and meet some of the facilitators. AANE Adult Services are intended for post-high school adults only. Space is limited. Please register by Tuesday, July 30, 2019 for the webinar on Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm , Free. Learn more and register here

Research
Research Studies

AANE maintains a listing of current research for the community's information and possible participation. Researchers are invited to submit their studies.
Research studies will be removed from this page approximately two years after being posted, unless a different time frame is specified. Read more
Pioneering Autism Research Registry Shuts Down

A first-of-its-kind autism registry that collected research data from thousands of families across the country has closed after 13 years and the publication of hundreds of studies on everything from bullying to mood disorders. Read more
Autism and Depression Journalistic Research

Cheryl Weinstock has been a journalist for over 30 years and writes about mental health. She is currently working on a story and hopes to speak with families who have a child on the autism spectrum who also has depression to discuss diagnosis, treatment, and some of the challenges of the dual diagnosis. You can learn more about Cheryl here.

Media & Theater
The New Victory Theater

Sensory-friendly performances are available for the following productions:
  • The Pout-Pout Fish: Sunday, 10/13 at 3:00 pm. Tickets and info here
  • 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels: Saturday, 12/14 at 7:00 pm Tickets and info here
  • Riddle of the Trilobites: Sunday, 2/9 at 12:00 pm Tickets and info here
  • Snow White: Sunday, 4/26 at 5:00 pm Tickets and info here
Striving to make their performances and spaces accessible so that all families can make regular theater going a part of their lives. Learn more here .
Roundabout Theatre Company

Relaxed Performance of  Toni Stone  Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 pm . You can read more about the show  here .  You can access the social narrative for  Toni Stone here Regular prices are $79-$89, but you can access tickets starting at $39 with code  TSEM4 . For further information or to bring a group, please email madelineh@roundabouttheatre.org 

Resources
AANE - NY Support Groups   a re for parents, family members, caregivers and individuals on the autism spectrum. There is currently no fee or pre-registration necessary. Contributions are encouraged and appreciated. V isit   aane.org  for more information.
Aspies For Social Success(AFSS)  is a peer-run organization providing support, social groups and cultural events for adults 18+ with Asperger's Syndrome, an Autism Spectrum Disorder or difficulty with social communication. Find the groups currently available   here .
Parent to Parent of New York State is a supportive network of families reducing isolation and empowering caregivers to navigate and influence service systems and make informed decisions. More info  here .  
Spectrum Services   in Manhattan offers specialized therapy services for clients with Asperger's, autism, anxiety, trauma, multi generational family and couples’ by over two dozen experts. Located near Penn Station at 303 Fifth Ave., Suite 1003 Find articles by the professionals   here and g roups currently available   here .
Supporting Our Youth & Adults Network (SOYAN) Family education and support meetings on Long Island provide information, education, networking and resource sharing. Focus is on the transition to OPWDD supports and specifically Self-Direction. Meetings held in Syosset and Merrick. Connect with Leslie Feinberg, Organizer/Facilitator and AANE-NY Resource and Referral Specialist. L ike SOYAN on Facebook