Friends of Autistic Services Inc., is a community website for friends, families and all Western New York residents who are connected to the world of autism. We’ve recently expanded our site to include resources for parents who are looking for inexpensive yet effective ways of adapting the home environment for a child with autism. We’ve also added a community spotlight where we’ll feature members of our growing Asperger’s Group. Along with podcasts and autism related news and events, this site is an excellent resource for anyone in the Greater Buffalo Area who is seeking to become more engaged with the Autism Community in Western New York.  To know more about Autistic Services and our program services please visit our Agency Website at www.autisticservices.org

On  Wednesday, December 10, 2008, Autistic Services is pleased to present a two-hour workshop on how to help carry-over your child’s communication skills into the home environment!  Please join us as one of our speech-language pathologists from our  In-Home Clinical Support Program discusses how to incorporate the communication system your child with ASD uses at school into the home environment.  Strategies for maximizing communication opportunities will be discussed, as well as various methods of communication. There is no charge to attend this event, but you must register by Friday, December 5, 2008.

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On Wednesday, November 19, 2008, Autistic Services is pleased to present a two-hour workshop on how to make your home a more sensory-friendly environment! Please join our occupational therapists from our In-Home Clinical Support Program as they discuss what common household items can lead to the sensory discomfort of a child with autism spectrum disorders, and what you can do to make your home a sensory sanctuary. Tips for modifying the environment will be discussed, as well as resource materials. There is no charge to attend this event, but you must register by Friday, November 14, 2008.

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Autistic Services, inc. announces another addition to its 2009 Travelling Art Exhibition schedule. Artspace Buffalo Gallery will be opening its doors to Autistic Services on the last week of August 2009 to showcase work done by individuals with Autism.

Artspace Buffalo Lofts opened in July of 2007 to provide affordable housing and work space for artists and their families. The Gallery also offers 9000 square feet of commercial space for arts organizations and arts-related businesses.

The Opening Reception for the ASI Art Exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, August 22 ^nd from 6-9:00pm. The Exhibition will remain open on Saturdays through September 12 ^th.

It's a name you haven't heard in some time, but she's on her way and scheduled to make a stop in Western New York in the Summer of '09. We're talking about Mary Poppins. Word is, Mary Poppins is making her pop appearance at Depew High School and she's bringing the folks at Autistic Services with her. That's all we're going to say for now, but check back often to get more details about this exciting event.

Starlight Studio’s “Snow and Starlight Holiday Gift Sale” will feature a special performance appearance by Autistic Services’ musical group, No Words Spoken. The Troupe will perform for the opening reception of the event at 6:30pm on December 12, 2008. The program runs from 6pm – 9pm. Starlight Studio and Art Gallery provides an open-art studio environment with individualized guidance, goal setting, technical assistance, demonstrations, and critiques for the cultivation of artistic expression with people who have disabilities.

For more information, visit the Starlight Studio Website.  

We're excited to announce that Neil Sanders and his incredible show has been featured on WIVB Channel 4 News. Covered by news reporter Jericka Duncan, the bit profiles Neil Sanders, his podcasting show and the amazing world of facts and anecdotes related to broadcast. The show aired today at 5pm, and will air again on the morning edition of Channel 4. To see the extended coverage you can visit the WIVB Channel 4 website.

We've already begun to set up our 2009 Travelling Art Exhibit, and it kicks off with Partners in Art on January 3rd until January 31st, 2009. The Opening Reception is on Saturday, January 10th from 11am to 1pm. And to make this one special, we're bringing our musical group No Words Spoken with us to perform at Noon. Partners in Art is located at 74 Webster St in North Tonawanda, NY.

As more exhibits line up throughout the year, we'll be posting them right here on the Friends of Autistic Services website. So be sure to check back often.

Autistic Services is going back to Brodo, and we're bringing with us one of our more popular artists. Since the advent of our Arts Program, the work done by Dan C has caught the eye of many onlookers. Describing his style isn't easy -- but recognizing it is, which is why his work seems to jump out at all of our travelling exhibitions. So we're proud to announce that Brodo has invited us back to do a special showcase of Dan's work. Brodo is located on Main Street in Williamsville. The exhibit will be up on September 19th and run through October 31st. We'd love to see you there.