1 in 91 persons  in
NY State has Autism

U.S. Autism Population
(ages 3-22)
286,800

U.S. Annual Economic Cost
$8,604,026,396

Next Diagnosis
2.16 minutes

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Services Offered:

Choose from ONE of these or check out these new programs!

1.  Support Brokerage - Offering the MOST experienced broker service in NY State for the OPWDD People First (1115) Waiver.  This is the waiver that funds a Person-Centered plan through a program offered by OPWDD known as Self-Determination and called Consolidated Supports and Services.  Sally has written 112 plans in the past 6 years. 




2.  Parent Coaching:
Do you have a newly Diagnosed Child or Loved One?   OR one who is ready to make the next transition in their lives?  We will provide you with the guidance, support and resources you need to get going now!  It's what we do best!

3.  Person-Centered Planning
Call us to arrange for a confidential intake to set up person-centered planning.  We can conduct several sessions or even just one to get you on your way. You will walk away from the sessions with a "to-do" list for your life as a person with challenges or as a parent who doesn't know where to turn next as your child makes their journey.  This would be a well-spent $35.00 an hour and it can be done in a few hours. 

4.  Future Needs Planning:
We will help you prepare the legal documents for legal guardianship, notarize it and/or file it for you at the Surrogate Courts. We will attend those appointments with you.  If you prefer we will prepare the legal documents for you to have an attorney review.  At $35.00 an hour this is the most cost and time efficient way to get this process done when your child turns 18.  In NY State this is a 22-page document and we can prepare this document with you in just a few hours.

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Bullying
As any parent or teacher knows, kids with autism are more vulnerable to teasing and taunting from classmates.  Even during this time of "ANTI-BULLYING" programs that seem to be available everywhere, we still have a rise in bullying.  Using the peer-to-peer mediation model approved by the NYS Dispute Resolution Association, Sally as a certified mediator will show you how to set up a peer-to-peer mediation program, as well as teach techniques that can be put to work today.  You will walk away from this workshop with a practical action plan that can be implemented the very next school day!

First Responder  and Safety
Sally introduced this form of training to the local first responders such as police, EMTs, dispatchers, nurses, and ER personnel and helped to secure the funding from Senate Minority Deputy Leader Tom Libous.  This workshop will show you how to reduce your liability in your techniques of approach, communication and safety for you and the encounter with those with ASD.  For large precincts or districts we will team up with Dennis Debbaudt of Autism Risk Safety Management.  

Autism Spectrum 101
Since ASD is becoming so prevalent, many in the public, such as stores, theaters, hospitals, libraries, parks ( you get the idea) will find themselves encountering those with ASD for the first time and are not quite sure what to do when we have an awkward situation.  This is especially helpful for the caring friend or neighbor who wants to know more about their child's classmate or friend who has autism.  We can conduct a "sit-down" and just chat informally with the kids and those adults that want to learn more.  Even those in-laws who insist "there's no problem".  Contact us for a personalized training!

We will personalize the service to YOUR needs!
email:  advocatesforautism@yahoo.com


Sally's article on emergencies in Advocate (ASA, 2001)
Just one example of the outcome of Person-Centered Planning session
It's all about RIGHTS!
Bullying Stops!
A Transition planning session
with Parents
Planning Sessions
CONSULTING
Peer-to-Peer Mediation
We have been providing trainings to the community, bringing in such names as TEMPLE GRANDIN, BERNIE RIMLAND, TONY ATTWOOD, CAROL GRAY, SEAN BARRON, as well as providing small group workshops on such topics as:

  • Advocacy with professionalism and INTEGRITY!
  • Presentations to Agencies, Schools
  • Mediation with Schools and Agencies
  • Transitional Planning
  • Future Needs Planning
Over 17 years experience!
See the Resources Page to find out more about Self-Determinaton and Consolidated Supports and Services.
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