Upcoming Virtual Events

Tuesday

Self-Advocacy Group (4:00pm to 5:00pm)
Facilitators: Britney Hoobraj and Serena Windett
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Our self-advocacy group has gone virtual! Each meeting includes a specific topic of focus for discussion.

Parent Support Group (6:30pm to 8:00pm)

The meetings are open to all parents. If you are interested in participating in the group, you should contact one of the following people based on where you live:

New York City (all five boroughs): Madelyn Wolfin, LMSW at mwolfin@qsac.com or (718) 728-8476, ext. 1519.

Long Island: Violeta Macias at vmacias@qsac.com or (718) 728-8476, ext. 1719.

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Meeting Dates:

March 7, 2023
March 14, 2023
March 21, 2023
April 4, 2023
April 18, 2023
May 2, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 16, 2023
May 23, 2023
June 6, 2023
June 13, 2023
June 20, 2023

ABA Parent Training Series (6:30pm to 8:30pm)
Tuesdays (per schedule below)
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Meeting Dates:

02/28/2023 - Introduction to ABA
03/14/2023 - The Power of Reinforcement
03/28/2023 - Increasing Communication
04/18/2023 - Challenging Behavior 1: Assessment and Functions
05/02/2023 - Challenging Behavior 2: Strategies and Interventions
05/16/2023 - Increasing Structure: Token Economies and Activity Schedules
06/13/2023 - Increasing Independence: Activities of Daily Living and Behavioral Skills Training
06/20/2023 - Understanding the Social Environment and Teaching Social Skills

The ABA Parent Training Series is facilitated by Rocio Chavez, M.A., MS.Ed., BCBA., LBA, and Dita DeSena, MS.Ed., BCBA.

Wednesday

Job Club (10:00am to 11:00am)
Facilitator: Steve Gardi
Meeting Dates: Every Wednesday (no meetings on federal holidays)
Pre-registration is required: Click here to register.

This group meets on a weekly basis from 10:00am to 11:00am. The group provides support and training for individuals with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities who are participating in vocational services. Pre-registration is required for this event. If you are interested in participating, please contact Steve Gardi.

Parent Support Group (10:00am to 11:30am)

The meetings are open to all parents. If you are interested in participating in the group, you should contact one of the following people based on where you live:

New York City (all five boroughs): Madelyn Wolfin, LMSW at mwolfin@qsac.com or (718) 728-8476, ext. 1519.

Long Island: Violeta Macias at vmacias@qsac.com or (718) 728-8476, ext. 1719.

Click here for Winter/Spring flyer

Meeting Dates:

March 8, 2023
March 15, 2023
March 22, 2023
April 5, 2023
April 19, 2023
May 3, 2023
May 10, 2023
May 17, 2023
May 24, 2023
June 6, 2023
June 13, 2023
June 20, 2023

Sibling Support Group (7:00pm to 8:30pm)

QSAC Sibling Support Group returns to QSAC through ZOOM in the summer of 2022. There will be 5 sessions held in the evenings. All meetings will be offered via ZOOM:

To enroll your child in this program contact Madelyn Wolfin at: Mwolfin@qsac.com

For Long Island residents contact: Violeta Macias at: Vmacias@qsac.com

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Meeting Dates:

July 6, 2022
July 13, 2022
July 20, 2022
July 27, 2022
Aug 3, 2022

Thursday

Parent Support Group (12:00pm to 1:30pm)

The meetings are open to all parents. If you are interested in participating in the group, you should contact one of the following people based on where you live:

New York City (all five boroughs): Madelyn Wolfin, LMSW at mwolfin@qsac.com or (718) 728-8476, ext. 1519.

Long Island: Violeta Macias at vmacias@qsac.com or (718) 728-8476, ext. 1719.

Click here for Winter/Spring flyer

Meeting Dates:

March 9, 2023
March 16, 2023
March 23, 2023
April 20, 2023
May 4, 2023
May 11, 2023
May 18, 2023
May 25, 2023
June 8, 2023
June 15, 2023
June 22, 2023

Friday

Special Event Workshop: How to Access In Home Services (10:00am)

Guest Speakers:

Ms. Rachel Plakstis, Director of Patient Relations, Amerikids

Mr. Peter Coleman, Patient Relations Manager, Amerikids

QSAC is excited to offer families and caregivers important information presented by
Amerikids regarding in home supports for children on the spectrum ages 3-17.

Available services to be discussed include home attendant, occupational therapy,

physical therapy, and speech services.

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Meeting Date:

August 5, 2022