Events in September 2020
- ADAPTIVE YOGA
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ADAPTIVE YOGAADAPTIVE YOGA
SEPTEMBER 2 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
DFKDC x ADAPTIVE YOGA LIVE DIGITAL ART: MANDALA
Wednesday, Sept. 2nd from 1 – 2 PM EST
Join Dreams For Kids DC x Adaptive Yoga Live and special guest artist Moya (from Dreams For Kids LA) for a creative session of Mandala Drawing. Come experience the fun, expressive, cathartic, and mindful process of drawing mandalas!
Contact Name : One World Center for Autism
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
Music & Movement with David (Ages 3 to 7)–
Music & Movement with David (Ages 3 to 7)Please join us for a Virtual Music & Movement event with DMF Early Childhood Music Program Specialist, David Bedard. Hosted on Zoom, attendees, ages 3 to 7 , will sing, drum and dance along together during this free, one-hour event.
If you would like to attend, please complete the information below. Attendees will receive a Zoom invitation via email one-hour prior to the event - simply log in to start moving and grooving. Virtual doors open at 4:20PM Eastern.
Contact Name : Daniel's Music Foundation
Contact Email : --
- PFA Event - Virtual Scavenger Hunt
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PFA Event - Virtual Scavenger HuntJoin us for a Scavenger Hunt! Thursday, September 3rd at 7:00pm.
Gather your entire family and be ready to earn points for the items you can find from our list of 25. Earn points for each item you are able to retrieve, with the opportunity to collect BONUS points as well. Tally your points and the winning team will receive PFA Swag!
Contact Name : Trish or Neal
Contact Email : tkane@pathfindersforautism.org
- Let's Be Friends (Online Meet Up)
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Let's Be Friends (Online Meet Up)Social Skills with Lego, Science Experiments, Online Games, Yoga and more.
This online meetup with Neurotypical kids as role models with help your siblings to play with them, helps them learn social skills, prompts them to use language, and is involved in different aspects of their siblings program.
Age Group: 6 and above
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : programs@akhilautismfoundation.org
- Zoom Yoga (for individuals 18 and over)
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Zoom Yoga (for individuals 18 and over)Join Pathfinders for Autism for another 18 and over event. This time we will be hosting a free yoga class with Bridget Strama from Child's Heart Yoga. All attendees will be automatically entered in our raffle to win a great prize!
Contact Name : Neal Lichter
Contact Email : nlichter@pfamd.org
- Zoom Movie Night! (Batman 1989)
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Zoom Movie Night! (Batman 1989)Join Pathfinders for Autism for another 18 and over movie night. This time we will be enjoying Batman (1989) starting Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Attendance is free but registration is required.
Contact Name : Neal Lichter
Contact Email : nlichter@pfamd.org
- Virtual Drum Circle
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Virtual Drum CircleThis event is for ALL ages and abilities. No previous musical experience is required. Join in this group rhythm making activity to ENERGIZE your mind and body, Relieve STRESS, and have FUN!Also invite your family, friends, students, clients, etc.Use your household/homemade supplies to play with (box, bucket, container, table top, shakers, etc.) if you don’t have a drum.Group rhythm making a a great way to work on self-esteem/confidence, impulse/self-control/self-regulation, social participation, teamwork, taking turns, following directions and sensory-motor skills.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/74105759235?pwd=cjRaWTJqaS9maDgveHIwRmtRWElNQT09Meeting ID: 741 0575 9235Passcode: 0BKKHcContact Name : Jorge Ochoa
Contact Email : TamboRhythms@yahoo.com
- Virtual Dance Party
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Virtual Dance PartyPlease join us for our Virtual Dance Party. Hosted on Zoom, attendees, ages 16 and up, will enjoy dancing along to their favorite party songs, spun by DJ Juliana during this free, one-hour event. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!
If you would like to attend, please complete the information below. Attendees will receive a Zoom invitation via email one-hour prior to the event - simply log in to start moving and grooving. Virtual doors open at 6:45PM Eastern so drop by early to listen to music and chat with other guests via the Zoom chat box.
Contact Name : Daniel's Music Foundation
Contact Email : --
- Kinera Cares - Tween & Teen Virtual Social Hour
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Kinera Cares - Tween & Teen Virtual Social HourKinera Cares-Tweens & Teen Virtual Social Hour is a monthly program, completely free, for tweens and tweens ages 11 years to 17 years, and is geared for those individuals who have disabilities and special health care needs. Each month we offer fun activities, crafts and games. Some examples of activities include: Comedy Hour, Show-n-Tell, Disney Trivia, Nature Paint Night, and Fun with Poems & Limericks. Siblings that fall into the same age range are welcome to participate, regardless of having a disability/special need, as this program is inclusive. Our Social Hour occurs monthly, the third Thursday of each month, from 7pm-8pm (EST). If you are interested in having your tween/teen join the meeting, please email Julie Vallecillo, Parent Navigator at Kinera, for the parental/caregiver consent form (required): julie@kinera.org.
Contact Name : Julie Vallecillo, Parent Navigator
Contact Email : julie@kinera.org
Location:
Kinera Foundation
115 Sallitt Dr., Suite C
Stevensville, Maryland 21666 - Saturday Night Alive
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Saturday Night AliveParticipants are invited to meet online in September for our virtual SNA event via Zoom! As usual, there will be arts and crafts, dance, an optional Bible lesson, music, and MORE!
As an additional bonus, HU will be providing ACTIVITY BAGS to supplement the full SNA experience (1 per family). Please respond by September 4th and mark YES on your RSVP if you wish to pick up an Activity Bag (on 9/12 from 10- Noon) at:
Prince of Peace Church
11900 Darnestown Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
This event and activity bag will be FREE to participants.
Contact Name : Haven Universe
Contact Email : hu@havenuniverse.org
- ATS Virtual Family Support Group -- Game Night
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ATS Virtual Family Support Group -- Game NightWe are excited to plan for the return of the ATS Virtual Family Support Groups. We know that with the start of the 2020-2021 school year, there have been a lot of unknowns, and to be honest quite a bit of stress amongst our families (truly, all of us)! For that reason, we'd like to bring back our groups by offering something fun. We will be hosting a VIRTUAL GAME NIGHT for parents and caregivers on Monday, September 21st at 7PM EST!We proudly welcome ATS's Anne Fults, BCBA and Chase Hinnant, RBT as our game night co-hosts! We're excited to bring you what we hope will be a fun and relaxing hour away from all that is on your mind. For a Google Meet invitation and game night instructions, please send your RSVP to chughes@achievingtrueself.com.Contact Name : Catherine Hughes
Contact Email : chughes@achievingtrueself.com
- TRIVIA TUESDAYS
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TRIVIA TUESDAYSTest your trivia knowledge against old and new friends. Each week will feature a different trivia theme. This series is for individuals ages 16 and older with a developmental disability or autism.Registration is required to receive login information, please visit https://buff.ly/2DKS6bW. This program was made possible through a generous grant from The Horizon Foundation and is sponsored by Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks Therapeutic Recreation and Howard County Autism Society.
Free
Contact Name : Howard County Autism Society
Contact Email : Ann_Scholz@hcpss.org
- GET SOCIAL
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GET SOCIALVirtual Event
Looking to connect with new and old faces? Join us for Get Social! a program where facilitated conversation and group games promote social engagement. This series is for individuals ages 16 and older with a developmental disability or autism. Registration is required to receive login information, please visithttps://buff.ly/3arFrX2 This program was made possible through a generous grant from The Horizon Foundation and is sponsored by Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks Therapeutic Recreation and Howard County Autism Society.
Contact Name : Howard County Department of Recreation &Parks Therapeutic Recreation and Howard County Autism Society.
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
- Sensory Friendly Hours at Summers Farm
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Sensory Friendly Hours at Summers FarmWe strive to ensure that each and every one of our guests have the best possible experience when they visit Summers Farm. With that in mind, we are pleased to offer Sensory Friendly Hours exclusively for guests on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. During this time, we welcome these families to enjoy the farm in a sensory modified setting with no music, fewer crowds, and less waiting in line.Some details to keep in mind:
-Regular weekend admission rates apply.
-Guests joining us for the Sensory Friendly Hours are welcome to stay and continue to enjoy the farm after we open to the public at 10am.
-Apple Blasters and Corn Cribs will not be available.
-If a member of your family has special dietary restrictions, you may bring your own drinks and snacks.Please note that we are NOT open to the general public until 10am on these days. We ask that you respect these families and allow them this time to enjoy the farm on their own.Contact Name : Summers Farm
Contact Email : --
Location:
Summer\'s Farm
5620 Butterfly Lane
Frederick, MD