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CASE: Center for Autism Support and Education

A resource for parents, foster parents, therapists, respite workers, recreation program staff and anyone else who lives or works with individuals having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

About CASE: Center for Autism Support and Education

CASE provides information, training and support for families of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the professionals who work with them. CASE will enable family support staff and community recreation providers to better serve families. CASE will also support parents in effectiveley advocating for their children.

CASE provides a variety of specialized workshops to help families and professionals better understand ASD and the behaviors and characteristics that come with it. CASE will always seek to offer workshop toics that are meaningful and relevant to both families and providers.

CASE has been designed to enable families to become more equal partners with professionals. When families and professionals are equal partners, the individual with ASD will have an increased opportunity to be more successful in all areas of their life.

CASE is comprised of the following agencies: Autistic Services, Inc., Daemen College, Early Childhood Direction Center, Parent Network or WNY and Summit Educational Resources. Through this collaboration, CASE will provide guidance and information for families, service providers and individuals with ASD from birth to adulthood.

For more information about CASE programs and services offered or for a list of scheduled workshops in your area, call (716) 332-4170 or 1-866-277-4762 (toll free) or email info@parentnetworkwny.org.

Workshops

April 26 Recreation Expo (Hamburg) - This fun-filled event at the Hamburg Arena will offer information about recreation programs available for individuals with disabilities, live sports demonstrations, food and entertainment.

May 27 Autism Conference (Silver Creek) - This is a full-day conference featuring workshops on the following topics: overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), communication strategies and behavior concerns.

June 9 Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (Wellsville) - Learn more about the differences and similarities between the various types of autism. Get practical strategies to use both at home and in the classroom.

Internet Resources

Autism Information Center - Provides links to information and resources about autism

Autism Overview: What We Know - This document covers some of the most recent research in autism.

Autism Speaks - Goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders through research, raising public awareness and supporting families.

Autistic Services, Inc. - Delivers a range of individualized services to people with autism spectrum disorders
Early Childhood Direction Center - A program to help parents of children with special needs friom birth to age five
EPIC - Every Person Influences Children - Provides programs and resources for parents, teachers and school personnel that help adults raise responsible and successful children
Parent to Parent of NYS - A statewide organization known for supporting families of individuals with special needs
Summit Educational Resources - A private, not-for-profit organization that provides educational and therapeutic services to children with learning, communication and behavioral challenges
VESID - Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities - To promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities while ensuring that they receive the rights and protection to which they are entitled

Resources

Autistic Services Lending Library - The Autistic Services Lending Library has a varied selection of books, magazines, professional journals and newsletters. They also have videotapes, DVDs and music related to Autism Spectrum Disorder on hand.