We are pleased to present a FREE Workshop series
All our workshops will be held at Crandall Public Library on Glen Street
in Glens Falls, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
April 2nd World Autism Awareness Day!
Session 1: Understanding Autism: An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders
This workshop will provide a general overview of autism spectrum disorders, including facts, screening & diagnosis, treatment options, and general strategies. This session will cover the “basics” about autism and provide a foundation for the other sessions. This session is recommended for parents, care givers, extended family members, teachers, school personnel, community members, and others who wish to gain more knowledge about ASDs.
Community Room. Lower Level
April 16th
Session 2: Strategies for Success: Practical Strategies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This workshop will focus on simple and effective strategies that parents/ caregivers can use to address communication, behavior, and social interaction in the home setting. The session will be interactive and attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and share experiences and feedback will be provided by the presenter. This session will be specifically designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and school staff, but all are welcome.
Holden Room. 2nd Floor
April 30th
Session 3: Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Community: Effective Strategies for Community Outings
This workshop will build upon session #2 and offer information about strategies to prepare for and attend community outings and social events with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This session will provide practical proactive strategies to implement prior to attending community outings / social events (such as grocery shopping, eating at restaurants, attending family events, etc.). This session is designed for parents, caregivers, and teachers, therapists, and school staff, but all are welcome.
Community Room. Lower Level
On Sunday May 6th
Registration at 10:30 am
Walk at Noon
Click the Link Below to Register
REGISTER NOW
Upstate NY Autism Awareness (UNYAA) is a not-for-profit alliance formed by dedicated parents of children experiencing the affects of Autism Spectrum Disorder (
Our mission is to make a real difference in the lives of children affected by Autism and other childhood developmental disabilities who reside in our community.
The continuing goal of UNYAA is to provide the necessary awareness, education, resources, and positive community inclusion to the many families affected by developmental disabilities.
Some of the programs that we have successfully brought and integrated into our community this year include:
- Adaptive Sporting Leagues- Baseball, Soccer and Basketball in collaboration with Sports Are For Everyone (
- Proud Sponsor and supporter of “Camp under the Woods”, a one week summer camp designed specifically for children with special needs that is held at Camp Meadowbrook in Queensbury
- Adaptive programming for kids with special needs at the Glens Falls YMCA such as swimming and gymnastics
- Music Therapy with Licensed Music Therapist for children at the Crandall Public Library
- Family Recreational Programs at many local businesses like The Fun Spot, Party Palace and The Yoga Nook
- Story and Craft Time for “The Differently Abled Child” at Crandall Public Library
- Guest Speakers for parents, educators and the community by world renowned specialists in the field of Autism
- Social Skills Group with the support of Adirondack Enrichment of Glens Falls
Contact Us at:
791-2703 or 791-6465
