MCC Autism Conference

01/15/2020

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 3rd Annual MCC Conference. We look forward to seeing you at next years event!

Click the link below to see the CBS news segment that highlighted yesterday's event and individuals with autism entering adulthood.

The number of people with autism is reaching record numbers. Experts say over the next decade, half a million will enter adulthood but finding a job may be difficult; CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.

12/20/2019

We are excited to announce our presentation/panel topics and presenters for the 3rd Annual MCC Conference. Remember to register for your tickets using Eventbrite by clicking the link below! There are still opportunities to exhibit or advertise at our event, email [email protected] to reserve your spot at our event and in our program materials!

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-mcc-conference-tickets-83810983909

12/16/2019

Don't forget to register for our 3rd Annual Manhattan Childrens Center Conference
Sponsored by the MCC Foundation!

Our 2020 conference program aims to provide resources/information for families of children with disabilities and professionals in the field to best prepare for transitions across the lifespan of a person with Autism and related disabilities.

​Topics Include:
Adolescent and Adulthood Options, Employment, Post-Secondary Schools, Residential/Independent Living, Community Habilitation, Legal/Advocacy Information, Financial Planning, Healthcare and Family-Centered Supports. Additionally, there will be an resource fair featuring local resources for parents and professionals.

Presenters:
Dr. Mary McDonald Ph.D, BCBA-D, LBA
Dr. Judy Grossman, DrPH, OTR
Gary Mayerson, JD
Jeannie Jackson
Jerome Pasichow CLU,CExP, RICP
Jesse Cutler, Esq.
Dr. Amy Davies Lackey, Ph.D, BCBA-D, LBA-NY
and many more!

Register now for your tickets!
Click below to register for the 3rd Annual MCC Conference

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-mcc-conference-tickets-83810983909

Check out our website
https://www.mccautismconference.com/ for conference updates.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor for our resource fair or advertising in our program, please email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

12/06/2019

Please join us for our 3rd Annual Manhattan Childrens Center Conference
Sponsored by the MCC Foundation!

Our 2020 conference program aims to provide resources/information for families of children with disabilities and professionals in the field to best prepare for transitions across the lifespan of a person with Autism and related disabilities.

​Topics Include:
Adolescent and Adulthood Options, Employment, Post-Secondary Schools, Residential/Independent Living, Community Habilitation, Legal/Advocacy Information, Financial Planning, Healthcare and Family-Centered Supports. Additionally, there will be an resource fair featuring local resources for parents and professionals.

Presenters:
Dr. Mary McDonald Ph.D, BCBA-D, LBA
Dr. Judy Grossman, DrPH, OTR
Gary Mayerson, JD
Jeannie Jackson
Jerome Pasichow CLU,CExP, RICP
Jesse Cutler, Esq.
Dr. Amy Davies Lackey, Ph.D, BCBA-D, LBA-NY
and many more!

Register now for your tickets!
Click below to register for the 3rd Annual MCC Conference

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-mcc-conference-tickets-83810983909?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Check out our website
https://www.mccautismconference.com/ for conference updates.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor for our resource fair or advertising in our program, please email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

Third Annual MCC Conference

04/07/2017

Parents have the option of starting a Special Needs trust for their child with a disability as a way of providing financial security without affecting the child’s eligibility for needs-based government aid programs such as the Medicaid Waiver. This article gives some helpful tips about starting a Special Needs Trust.

Join us at our Second Annual Autism Conference to learn about this and other great resources for people with special needs.

http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2017/04/06/selecting-professionals-for-special-needs-planning/

Here are some special needs planning tips that will help you structure a financial plan for your child in coordination with available government benefits.

03/29/2017

April marks Autism Awareness Month. It’s always nice to see the different ways this month is celebrated! Last week, Sesame Street introduced their newest Muppet Julia who has Autism. She will be joining the show on April 10th What are some of your favorite ways to celebrate this month?

https://youtu.be/UP1pCRw9J9I

A new Muppet named Julia is joining the diverse and inclusive “Sesame Street” crew that has been part of so many childhoods. TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager reports...

03/24/2017

We are so excited for this landmark Supreme Court decision indicating that "minimal progress" is NOT enough. The MCC Autism Conference is a perfect opportunity to learn more about your options, your rights and how to navigate all of these challenging moments.

In a case involving a Colorado school district, the high court finds that schools must ensure students make more than minimal progress.

10/21/2016

Our SECOND annual MCC conference will take place on May 23, 2017! Save the date - more details to follow!

05/16/2016

Today is the LAST day to register for our conference which is TOMORROW! go to www.MCCautismconference.com to register!

05/13/2016

The MCC Foundation and the Manhattan Childrens Center school will be hosting their first annual conference "First encounter: My child was just diagnosed with autism" on May 17th 8:30am-4:00pm. This event will provide families the support and resources to navigate the early stages of the Autism diagnosis. Please join them for this incredible event featuring speakers such as Dr. Cecelia McCarton, M.D.; Dr. Michael Rosenthal, PhD; Gary S. Mayerson, Esq; and Dr. Amy Davies Lackey, PhD.

The event will be held in MCC 111 West 92nd. This special event is only a couple of weeks away; pre-registration is required.

Register at http://www.mccautismconference.com/

05/09/2016

We hope all the mothers out there had a wonderful Mother's Day! To celebrate, we are raffling off 3 more tickets to the MCC conference! Like our post or private message us to enter by tomorrow at noon!