July 2019: AANE-NY Newsletter
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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)
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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
*PLEASE SEE TIMELY ITEMS BELOW IN RED*
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Roundabout Theatre Company
Relaxed Performance of
Toni Stone
Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 pm
. You can read more about the show
here
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You can access the social narrative for
Toni Stone
here
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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