One in 68 Children has Autism

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Our Impact

Did you know that QSAC serves more than 2,000 children and adults with autism each year? For more information on the many ways in which QSAC has an impact on the autism community, please click the link below.

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Our Resources

QSAC offers extensive resources for parents and professional development. Learn more about QSAC support groups for parents, online resources, continuing educations and available BCBA courses. 

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Support groups

Our support groups provide a forum for parents to share the successes, disappointments, and anxieties that arise from caring for a child with autism (offered in English and Spanish).

For more information please call (718) 7-AUTISM, ext. 2060.

Click here to view full details and dates for our training/support groups.

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Latest News
Autism: Genetic and Environmental Interactions
April 3rd
Evidence based medicine shows that autism spectrum disorder is caused by the interplay of multiple genetic factors and environmental risk factors (Karimi, et al. 2017). Environmental factors and chemical exposure may affect the pathophysiology of the nerv…
Meet The New Kid On ‘Sesame Street’: Julia, A Muppet With Autism
March 20th
“Sesame Street” just got a whole lot broader with its newest neighbor: Julia, a Muppet with autism. The little girl Muppet with red hair and a favorite bunny clutched in her hand has been in “Sesame Street’s” online Digital S…
Whitestone Day School’s Vocational Training Program: the Evolution of the Day School Store
February 13th
In April 2015, the Day School store opened for the first time as part of the school’s vocational training program. In its infancy, the Day School store offered a variety of snacks, water, and fruit to its customers, mainly Day School staff and schoo…
Future Focus on Autism Treatment: Biomarkers
January 24th
The autism diagnosis has been based on information collected from clinical assessments. These data points include a battery of clinical tests, level of participation in social interaction, communication skills, repetitive behaviors, and parent surveys. Ho…
Another area of the brain linked to ASD
January 9th
Dr. Joshua Henk Balsters and his colleagues performed MRI scans on individuals with ASD, and on a group of age and IQ-matched control subjects. Balsters et al found key differences in the brain activity between the two groups.&nbs…
Calendar

July

11Jul

Tue, Jul 11 - 6:30pm:

ABA Series: Introduction to Autism

30-10 38th St., 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11106

25Jul

Tue, Jul 25 - 6:30pm:

ABA Series: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

30-10 38th St., 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11106

August

8Aug

Tue, Aug 8 - 6:30pm:

ABA Series: The Power of Positive Reinforcement

30-10 38th St., 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11106

22Aug

Tue, Aug 22 - 6:30pm:

ABA Series: Managing Behavior Problems

30-10 38th St., 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11106

September

5Sep

Tue, Sep 5 - 6:30pm:

Manhattan Parent Support Group

253 W. 35th St., 14th Floor, New York, NY 10001

12Sep

Tue, Sep 12 - 6:30pm:

ABA Series: Increasing Language and Communication

30-10 38th St., 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11106

19Sep

Tue, Sep 19 - 6:30pm:

Manhattan Parent Support Group

253 W. 35th St., 14th Floor, New York, NY 10001

26Sep

Tue, Sep 26 - 6:30pm:

ABA Series: Increasing Daily Living Skills

30-10 38th St., 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11106

October

3Oct

Tue, Oct 3 - 6:30pm:

Manhattan Parent Support Group

253 W. 35th St., 14th Floor, New York, NY 10001

10Oct

Tue, Oct 10 - 6:30pm:

ABA Series: Increasing Play Skills

30-10 38th St., 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11106

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