The NYS Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is hosting a Parenting Series called "Let's Talk."
Learn from expert guest speakers as they share practical tools, strategies, and insights on a variety of important topics. All webinars are offered through Zoom.
Registration is required.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
6:00-7:30pm
New Year, New You: Optimizing Your Child’s Adjustment to a New School Year
Kick off the school year with confidence! This practical session offers caregivers actionable strategies to support their child’s transition back to school. Learn how to build effective routines, reset sleep schedules, navigate IEP meetings, and prepare for common challenges, including unpredictable weekends and last-minute routine changes. Designed for families of children on the autism spectrum, this interactive session will help you create a smoother, more successful start to the year.
Following participation in the seminar, participants will be able to:
• establish and implement effective morning, evening, and sleep routines to support a smooth transition into the school year
• prepare for and engage more effectively in IEP meetings and school communication to advocate to their child's needs
• identify and apply strategies to manage unstructured time, such as weekends and unexpected schedule changes, to reduce stress and promote consistency.
Presenter Bio:
Stephanie Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in a community outpatient practice in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, PA. She provides individual and family therapy, as well as diagnostic evaluations, for clients across the lifespan. Dr. Fox earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University at Albany, SUNY. She previously held positions at the UPMC Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders (CADD) and the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) at UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Fox’s clinical interests include early identification of autism and other developmental differences, complex differential diagnosis, and family-centered care.
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