Resources

[|The Autism Site]
 * This site gives you simple, positive ways to help children with an autism spectrum disorder.

[|YMCA]
 * YMCA Buffalo Niagara 301 Cayuga Road, Suite 100 Buffalo, NY 14225 716.565.6000 (phone)
 * The Y offers a variety of programs that families can enjoy together, including swim lessones, fitness classes, open gym and swim, family camp, holiday parties, and much more.

[|Boys and Girls Club]
 * Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Phone: 716.825.1016
 * Boys & Girls Club Provides**:** A safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences and hope and opportunity.

[|Soccer Club]
 * * The Buffalo & Western New York Junior Soccer League is the home of entry-level youth travel soccer for the Buffalo-Niagara Region. The League provides a playing venue for youth players in the 'Under 10' through 'Under 19' age groups. ||

[|Autism Speaks]
 * 1 East 33rd Street 4th Floor New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 252-8584
 * This organization is promoting public education as well as research for a cure. They include information on early signs as well as other information, autism in the news, sponsor walk events, and offer family support through social networks and outreach.

[|Boy Scouts of America] [|Parent to Parent USA]
 * Phone (716) 891-4073
 * The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
 * For over 36 years Parent to Parent programs across the country have been providing emotional and informational support to families of children who have special needs most notably by matching parents seeking support with an experienced, trained 'Support Parent'.

[|Model Me Kids]
 * Contace by e-mail
 * Friendly group of parents, teachers, caregivers, and adults with Autism to share experiences about Autism and Asperger Syndrome.

[|We Are Autism]
 * This is the place for people living with Autism . Share, talk, and communicate in a user led social network for individuals, family members and those members of the community. Share the wealth of your experience and plan for the future with those like you. Find others with similar interests and goals.

[|Cheektowaga Youth & Recreational Services]
 * Shelly Kunkel: Program Leader (Youth)
 * 275 Alexander Ave. Cheektowaga, NY 14211 Phone: 897-7207
 * Children and swim in the summer and skate in the winter while socializing with other children their age.

[|Autism Society of Western New York]
 * 19 Limestone Drive Suite 1 Buffalo, NY 14221-7091 Phone: 716-633-2275
 * This website serves as a resource to the members of the Autism Society Western New York Chapter as well as for those who would like to learn about or get involved with the chapter.

[|Summit]
 * Summit Central (Summit's Corporate Offices and Summit Academy) 150 Stahl Rd. Getzville, NY 14068 Phone: 716.629.3400
 * Summit is a private, not-for-profit organization located in Western New York in the suburb of Amherst, NY, just outside of Buffalo. We are approved by the New York State Education Department, New York State Department of Health and New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities to provide educational and therapeutic services to children with learning, communication and behavioral challenges.

[|Autism Social Skills]
 * This site is a helpful reference for parents, guardians, and care givers for children with Autism.
 * Target one skill at a time to promote understanding and success. It is helpful to break down the target social skill into smaller parts and teach each component. Once a target social skill is set, you can work on the parts of that skill individually.

[|Becker Farms]
 * Many different activities available for every time of year.
 * 3760 Quaker Road Gasport, NY 14067 Phone: 716-772-2211

[|Buffalo Zoo]
 * 300 Parkside Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 Phone: (716) 837-3900
 * So much to do!!! See, feed and pet the animals. Fun activities for children of all ages.