This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.

#LearningFridays 📚 State assessments can be confusing, especially when families hear about Alternate Assessments for the first time. Do you know who may be eligible for the NYSAA? 

El comienzo del año escolar suele traer nuevas preguntas, reuniones, documentos y decisiones para las familias de estudiantes con discapacidades. Aunque los padres y cuidadores son miembros fundamentales del equipo educativo, muchas familias desconocen los derechos y protecciones que les otorgan las leyes de educación especial.El conocimiento es una de las herramientas más poderosas que pueden tener las familias.

This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.

The start of the school year often brings new questions, meetings, paperwork, and decisions for families of children with disabilities. While parents and caregivers are essential members of the educational team, many families are not fully aware of the rights and protections available to them under special education law.Knowledge is one of the strongest tools families can have.

This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.

This webinar is part of The Effective Parent: Practical Strategies for Building Safe and Healthy Community Participation Skills for Families of Young People with Disabilities 2026 Webinar Series.Presented by the New York Region 1 Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) Collaborative. 

Assistive technology is a term for tools that provide accessibility options for people with disabilities. These technologies support communication, learning, vision, hearing, and even physical access to activities in school, at home, and in the community. Assistive technology promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that would otherwise be difficult or impossible.  

This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.