Events in February 2022
- Child & Parent Playgroup: Cecil County Public Schools Parent Resource Center
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Child & Parent Playgroup: Cecil County Public Schools Parent Resource CenterPlaygroups will be held in the PRC office at Bay View Elementary this year on
Wednesdays, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM for children from birth to five with their parent or caregiver. Join us as we play,
craft, and participate in Special Olympics’ Young Athletes Program (working on balance and coordination).
Per MSDE guidance “Indoor masking for all individuals age 2 years and older…. regardless of vaccination status”
No registration needed for playgroups.
Playgroups will be held on the following Wednesdays:
January 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16 March 2, 9, 16 April 6, 13, 27 May 4, 11, 18Contact Name : Parent Resource Center
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
Location:
Bay View Elementary
910 North East Rd,
North East, MD 21901Group for Partners with an Asperger's Profile–
Group for Partners with an Asperger's ProfileIn this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who communicate and see the world like you do about the challenges that arise in neurodiverse relationships. Not only are coping strategies and tools presented, they are practiced in the meetings to help group members improve their relationship skills.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
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Online - VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
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VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who understand and share your experiences with issues related to being in a neurodiverse couple. Discussions are focused on learning tools and coping strategies for particular issues that arise because of the neurological differences between partners.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
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Online - PFA Presents - TGIF Yoga
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PFA Presents - TGIF YogaPathfinders for Autism and Child’s Heart Yoga are teaming up for a series of FREE yoga classes to provide a much needed mental health break for everyone.
Join us for a free, virtual, all ages, family friendly yoga class taught by Bridget Strama of Child’s Heart Yoga. The event(s) are free, but a one-time registration is required. Please note: This is a new registration form and any previous registrants will need to re-register.
A Zoom link will be sent out before each class to join in. You only need to register once to sign up for the series. Feel free to attend one or all of the classes!
DATES
(each event starts at 4:30 pm):
Friday, December 10, 2021
Friday, January 7, 2022
Friday, February 4, 2022
Friday, March 4, 2022
Friday, April 1, 2022
Friday, May 6, 2022Contact Name : Pathfinders for Autism
Contact Email : nlichter@pfamd.org
- PFA Presents - Autism Awareness Night with the Baltimore Blast
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PFA Presents - Autism Awareness Night with the Baltimore BlastDate/Time:
Saturday, February 5, 2022
6:05 pmLocation:
SECU Arena at Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252- Free parking
- Receive a FREE Blast gift!
- Bid on a game-worn jersey to benefit PFA
- Participate in the Parade of Champions
- Quiet rooms available
- Explore PFA resources
- And more family fun!
Contact Name : Neal Lichter
Contact Email : nlichter@pfamd.org
- Sensory Sensitive Sundays
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Sensory Sensitive SundaysChuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. We offer a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month at participating locations, opening our stores two hours before their normal opening time. Our Sensory Sensory events include a trained and caring staff that work to ensure each guest has a fun-filled visit. We realize that the Chuck E. experience can be very stimulating for any child, so our mission is to create an event that allows ALL kids to be a kid.
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Contact Email : --
Spouse Group for Neurotypical Partners in a Neurodiverse Relationship–
Spouse Group for Neurotypical Partners in a Neurodiverse RelationshipGroup leader Grace Myhill, MSW, focuses small group discussions on coping strategies for the unique issues that arise because of the neurological differences between each partner in a neurodiverse couple.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Cross Keys
BALTIMORE, MD 21210VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's–
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who understand and share your experiences with issues related to being in a neurodiverse couple. Discussions are focused on learning tools and coping strategies for particular issues that arise because of the neurological differences between partners.
Contact Name : pathfinders
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
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Online - Baltimore County Public Schools SECAC Meeting
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Baltimore County Public Schools SECAC Meeting
Contact Name : Ellen Galvez
Contact Email : egalvez@bcps.org
- VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
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VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who understand and share your experiences with issues related to being in a neurodiverse couple. Discussions are focused on learning tools and coping strategies for particular issues that arise because of the neurological differences between partners.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Online - Child & Parent Playgroup: Cecil County Public Schools Parent Resource Center
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Child & Parent Playgroup: Cecil County Public Schools Parent Resource CenterPlaygroups will be held in the PRC office at Bay View Elementary this year on
Wednesdays, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM for children from birth to five with their parent or caregiver. Join us as we play,
craft, and participate in Special Olympics’ Young Athletes Program (working on balance and coordination).
Per MSDE guidance “Indoor masking for all individuals age 2 years and older…. regardless of vaccination status”
No registration needed for playgroups.
Playgroups will be held on the following Wednesdays:
January 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16 March 2, 9, 16 April 6, 13, 27 May 4, 11, 18Contact Name : Parent Resource Center
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
Location:
Bay View Elementary
910 North East Rd,
North East, MD 21901Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan (2 Hour Person-Centered Planning Training)–
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan (2 Hour Person-Centered Planning Training)Join us for our two-hour Person-Centered Planning Training. We review the history of Person-Centered Planning, how to begin your planning, the planning process, and what to do when you’re finished planning.
Contact Name : Shared Support Maryland, Inc
Contact Email : mylifemychoice@sharedsupportmd.org
Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers) Self Advocacy group meeting–
Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers) Self Advocacy group meetingWe have established a self- advocacy group that welcomes not only the individuals with disabilities that we serve but others as well. The group is called Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers).
All Voices of U.S meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Mid-Atlantic Main Office (2109 Laurel Bush Road, Bel Air MD, 21015).
Each meeting is a social event where people can discuss whatever recent success they have had, current events and hold fundraisers.All attendees receive food and drink at every meeting.
Volunteers are welcomed!
Feel free to ask any questions.Parnell Barmer
Day Options Director, Mid-Atlantic Human Service Corporation
2109 Laurel Bush Road, Bel Air, Maryland, 21015
Cell- 443-468-9815Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Mid-Atlantic Human Service Corporation Main Office
2109 Laurel Bush Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21015 - Grupo De Apoyo Para El Bienestar de Padres
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Grupo De Apoyo Para El Bienestar de Padres
Contact Name : Prince George's County Department of Special Education
Contact Email : jhflc.familysupport@pgcps.org
Parent Wellness Support Group–
Parent Wellness Support GroupThis group will provide parents with support, tools, strategies, and resources. Our goal is to help parents "refuel" while lowering their levels of stress, frustration, and anxiety. Parents will learn to support their own mental well being as well as that of their family members.
Contact Name : Prince George's County Department of Special Education
Contact Email : jhflc.familysupport@pgcps.org
Wellness: Make Time For You! Webinar–
Wellness: Make Time For You! WebinarYou are invited to participate in a free Wellness Workshop led by Dr. Kay Holman. Come as you are and give yourself the gift of relaxation and rejuvenation. We will engage in some light mindful movement and meditation, reflection, and relaxation, and discuss ways to incorporate mindfulness into our lives to benefit not only ourselves, but also those within our families and communities. Presented by Dr. Kay Holman, Speech Language Pathologist, Author and Associate Professor at Towson University.
Participants must register via https://bcpsserc.eventbrite.com/
Please contact Baltimore County Public Schools - Special Education Resource Center at serc@bcps.org for additional information.Contact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
- Sweetheart Soiree 2022
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Sweetheart Soiree 2022Contact Name : Katie Ramirez
Contact Email : kramirez@pathfindersforautism.org
- Virtual Resource Trainings: Being a Teen with ADHD
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Virtual Resource Trainings: Being a Teen with ADHDPresented by Cayla Weller, CCPS SLP
Contact Name : Parent Resource Center
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
- Child & Parent Playgroup: Cecil County Public Schools Parent Resource Center
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Child & Parent Playgroup: Cecil County Public Schools Parent Resource CenterPlaygroups will be held in the PRC office at Bay View Elementary this year on
Wednesdays, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM for children from birth to five with their parent or caregiver. Join us as we play,
craft, and participate in Special Olympics’ Young Athletes Program (working on balance and coordination).
Per MSDE guidance “Indoor masking for all individuals age 2 years and older…. regardless of vaccination status”
No registration needed for playgroups.
Playgroups will be held on the following Wednesdays:
January 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9, 16 March 2, 9, 16 April 6, 13, 27 May 4, 11, 18Contact Name : Parent Resource Center
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
Location:
Bay View Elementary
910 North East Rd,
North East, MD 21901My Child was Diagnosed with Autism, Now What?–
My Child was Diagnosed with Autism, Now What?If your child has recieved an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and you are wondering how to best support them now and into adulthood, this is the seminar for you. Join us for an informative session that will arm you with tools and resources to utilize as you begin your journey as an "Autism parent or caregiver."
This event will be led by professionals who specialize in behavior and supporting families like yours
About the organization:
We affirm children, teens, and young adults who exhibit social, emotional, learning, and behavioral concerns using Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) with a strengths-based and trauma informed approach. We not only uplift children and teens , but empower parents and siblings of our neurodivergent and/or disabled clients with the common goal of enhancing the quality of life for the entire household through the provision of mental health services, parent guidance, advocacy tools, and group sessions.
Contact Name : Denisha Gingles
Contact Email : info@signatureaba.com
Location:
Signature Behavioral Health
7001 Johnnycake Road
Suite 106
Windsor Mill, MD 21244Ending The Silence Webinar–
Ending The Silence WebinarAn informative presentation to help jumpstart meaningful conversations about mental health among youth. Ending the Silence (ETS) is designed to help individuals learn to recognize the warning signs of mental health conditions in youth, and what steps to take if a student or loved one are showing signs of a mental health condition. The goal of NAMI ETS is to create a generation of students, families, and school faculty who are well-positioned to end the silence and stigma surrounding mental illness. Presented by NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore.
Participants must register via eventbrite-https://bcpsserc.eventbrite.com/
For additional information or questions, please contact Baltimore County Public Schools-Special Education Resource Center at serc@bcps.orgContact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
- Ending The Silence Webinar
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Ending The Silence WebinarAn informative presentation to help jumpstart meaningful conversations about mental health among youth. Ending the Silence (ETS) is designed to help individuals learn to recognize the warning signs of mental health conditions in youth, and what steps to take if a student or loved one are showing signs of a mental health condition. The goal of NAMI ETS is to create a generation of students, families, and school faculty who are well-positioned to end the silence and stigma surrounding mental illness. Presented by NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore.
Participants must register via eventbrite-https://bcpsserc.eventbrite.com/
For additional information or questions, please contact Baltimore County Public Schools-Special Education Resource Center at serc@bcps.orgContact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's–
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who understand and share your experiences with issues related to being in a neurodiverse couple. Discussions are focused on learning tools and coping strategies for particular issues that arise because of the neurological differences between partners.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
OnlineExpectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan (1 Hour Person-Centered Planning Training)–
Expectations Matter: My Life, My Choice, My Plan (1 Hour Person-Centered Planning Training)Join us for our one-hour Person-Centered Planning Training. This is a shortened version of our 2-Hour Module. We review the history of Person-Centered Planning, how to begin your planning, the planning process, and what to do when you’re finished planning.
Contact Name : Shared Support Maryland, Inc
Contact Email : mylifemychoice@sharedsupportmd.org
- AJ Drexel Autism Institute Father's Support Group
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AJ Drexel Autism Institute Father's Support Group
Contact Name : AJ Drexel Autism Institute
Contact Email : autisminstitute@drexel.edu
- Navigating the World of Special Education
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Navigating the World of Special Education
Contact Name : Family Support Resource Center
Contact Email : fsupport@kent.k12.md.us
- Support Group - Supporting Behavior Change
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Support Group - Supporting Behavior ChangeThis support group will use principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help parents understand and address problem behaviors that their child may exhibit at home and/or school.
Contact Name : Prince George's County Department of Special Education
Contact Email : jhflc.familysupport@pgcps.org
- Parent Chat Sessions - Cecil County Public Schools Parent Resource Center
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Parent Chat Sessions - Cecil County Public Schools Parent Resource CenterAn informal opportunity for parents to chat with each other and the PRC staff, share strategies, and to network with other families of children with special needs or developmental delays. Registration required.
Contact Name : Parent Resource Center
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
Virtual Resource Trainings: ABLE Accounts: A Financial Planning Tool for People with Disabilities and their Families–
Virtual Resource Trainings: ABLE Accounts: A Financial Planning Tool for People with Disabilities and their FamiliesPresented by Kelly Nelson, Maryland ABLE
Contact Name : Parent Resource Center
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
