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:
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March 7, 2023
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March 14, 2023
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March 21, 2023
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April 4, 2023
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April 18, 2023
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May 2, 2023
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May 9, 2023
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May 16, 2023
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May 23, 2023
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June 6, 2023
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June 13, 2023
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June 20, 2023
ABA Parent Training Series (6:30pm to 8:30pm)
Tuesdays (per schedule below)
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Meeting Dates:
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02/28/2023 - Introduction to ABA
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03/14/2023 - The Power of Reinforcement
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03/28/2023 - Increasing Communication
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04/18/2023 - Challenging Behavior 1: Assessment and Functions
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05/02/2023 - Challenging Behavior 2: Strategies and Interventions
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05/16/2023 - Increasing Structure: Token Economies and Activity Schedules
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06/13/2023 - Increasing Independence: Activities of Daily Living and Behavioral Skills Training
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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.
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Meeting Dates:
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March 8, 2023
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March 15, 2023
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March 22, 2023
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April 5, 2023
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April 19, 2023
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May 3, 2023
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May 10, 2023
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May 17, 2023
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May 24, 2023
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June 6, 2023
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June 13, 2023
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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
Meeting Dates:
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July 6, 2022
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July 13, 2022
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July 20, 2022
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July 27, 2022
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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.
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March 9, 2023
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March 16, 2023
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March 23, 2023
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April 20, 2023
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May 4, 2023
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May 11, 2023
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May 18, 2023
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May 25, 2023
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June 8, 2023
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June 15, 2023
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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.
Meeting Date:
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August 5, 2022