Events in October 2021
- About Autism in Toddlers
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About Autism in ToddlersThis webinar series will help you learn about the core diagnostic features and early signs of autism in toddlers and see early intervention in action.
Each webinar will cover the following agenda:
What is autism and what are the early signs in toddlers?
Watch video clips together — Practice observing early signs of autism and see early intervention in action
How Autism Navigator online courses and tools can help you
We will feature new content and videos each webinar to cover key topics in About Autism in Toddlers.Contact Name : Autism Navigator
Contact Email : support@autismnavigator.com
- The Grand Carnival: Family Fun Day
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The Grand Carnival: Family Fun DayA Grand Opening Event for the community! Featuring a bounce house, petting zoo, and more!
Signature Behavioral Health is an organization that invests in the whole family's right to self-determination by providing meaningful, individualized, and culturally relevant behavioral services.
We are celebrating the opening of our therapy office with a Grand Opening Family Day event! Your entire family is welcome to enjoy the petting zoo, bounce house, and more!
More 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 : Linda Irby
Contact Email : admin@signatureaba.com
Location:
Signature Behavioral Health
7001 Johnnycake Rd.
Suite 106
Windsor Mill, MD 21244 - 1ST ANNUAL RUN WILD FOR AUTISM ASSATEAGUE ISLAND 3 AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK
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1ST ANNUAL RUN WILD FOR AUTISM ASSATEAGUE ISLAND 3 AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK1ST ANNUAL RUN WILD FOR AUTISM ASSATEAGUE ISLAND 3 AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT PATHFINDERS FOR AUTISM!
Sunday, October 3 ,2021
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Walk starts at 9:00 amPLACE
Assateague State Park
6915 Stephen Decatur Hwy
Berlin, MD 21811Contact Name : Matt Worthington
Contact Email : mworthington@pfamd.org
Location:
Assateague State Park
6915 Stephen Decatur Hwy
Berlin, MD 21811Grand Opening Unique Blessings Sensory Room–
Grand Opening Unique Blessings Sensory RoomPlease join us for Opening Day! This Sensory Room will be open for anyone who joins us at Oasis Church of Delaware! If you or your loved one needs to take a break and go to a calmer, quieter environment, this room is for you! If more sensory input is needed, you will find that here as well. We will be hosting free respite times throughout the year, as well as Sensory Santa, Valentine's Night Out, and Dining experiences for families touched by special needs at various times. All of these events will require pre-registration so we can assure that we will have qualified volunteers to care for your loved one. Our Support group is Unique Blessings on Facebook. We will meet at the Church and at High Five Autism Park, Glasgow De, weather permitting. This is a safe place for families to come together, build new friendships and find resources and information. We hope to create events for siblings as well. Currently, any teens are welcome to come out on Wednesday nights at 645 pm for Stepping Stones De youth group. On Facebook Stepping Stones DE, take a look at the videos and see our Awesome Youth Pastor Ken Cushwa (Cushy). We have ping pong, air hockey and lots of fun! Food is usually provided every Wednesday night for youth group! Join us!!!
Contact Name : Lori Darner
Contact Email : ldarner@live.com
Location:
Oasis Church of Delaware
2200 Glasgow Ave
Newark, DE 19702Spouse 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 212104th Annual Spirit Club Foundation Fitness Festival!–
4th Annual Spirit Club Foundation Fitness Festival!FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! Sunday, October 3rd from 1-4pm
Outside the SPIRIT Club gym:
10417-B Kensington Pkwy, Kensington, MD 20895
OR on Facebook Live
Here's what you can look forward to: · Light snacks and refreshments
· Boxing class with Tiffany Nesfield
· Mixed Martial Arts with Bartman MMA
· Running / walking / jogging / rolling with SPIRITED Sam
· SPIRIT Yoga with Christine
· ZamDance with Jackie Zamora
· SPIRITED Sam's Workout Jam
· Raffle - win an Amazon Fire Tablet, gift certificates to local restaurants, gift baskets, and more!
· Temporary Tattoos
· Award ceremony honoring our local fitness Champions
Contact Name : Spirit Club
Contact Email : join@spirit-club.com
Chess Club–
Chess ClubCome join us for an inclusive ALL AGES AND ABILITES CHESS CLUB! This club is an opportunity to come together, enjoy the game of chess, and socialize. We will have a few other select board games available for those that would like to play (connect four, cribbage, mancala, card games).
ALL AGES AND ABILITES are welcome. Parents are required to stay with any children under the age of 18.
No RSVP required; just come out and enjoy!
**Please note that each person is responsible for following current CDC and Government recommended COVID-19 guidelines.
This Chess Club will meet on the 1st Sunday of the month.
Contact Name : Autism York
Contact Email : info@autismyork.org
Location:
Little Friends Child Care, LLC , York
625 Chambers Road
YorkCOOKABILITIES CLASSES–
COOKABILITIES CLASSESIn these classes we will work on executive functioning skills and fine motor skills. These classes are for all
ages and participant must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
10:00-10:45am, PST/ 1:00-1:45pm, EST
$25 per person – per class or per video recording and/or recipeSUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
MINI RAINBOW FRUIT KABOBS
We will practice our fine motor skills and patterns as we thread healthy fruit to create a delicious and pretty
snack! (gluten-free and dairy free)SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10th
CLEMENTINE PUMPKINS & BANANA MUMMIES!
Let’s create healthy and fun Halloween snacks using our fine motor skills! (gluten-free and dairy free)SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14th
GRILLED CHEESE
We will make a delicious and safe toaster grilled cheese while working on executive functioning skills.
(can be gluten-free and dairy free)SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21st
HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE
We’ll chop some apples for a homemade sauce concentrating on fine motor and executive functioning
skills. (**This class may go a full hour) (gluten-free and dairy free)MESSAGE ME HERE to sign up for your next cooking class.
Contact Name : Jill Effron
Contact Email : cookingcuarantine@gmail.com
- 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
- Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to Know
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Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to KnowBaby Navigator is collaborating with the Reading Rockets to bring this webinar series to you. We watch videos together that show how to turn activities you’re doing everyday into learning moments for your baby . . . how to support your baby through challenging moments to get ahead of the terrible twos . . . and much more. These simple moments matter. Especially because your baby’s brain is developing at an amazing rate. What you do and say now can make all the difference.
Each webinar will cover the following agenda:
What does it take to learn to talk — gestures, sounds, actions and more
How to support your baby’s learning in everyday activities
How to get ahead of the terrible twos
Why join Baby Navigator — learn about our free online resources and tools from pregnancy until your baby turns 24 months old
We will feature new content and videos each webinar to focus our conversation about social communication milestones in babies from birth to 24 months and how to support your baby’s learning.Contact Name : Autism Navigator
Contact Email : support@autismnavigator.com
AbilIT: Changing Lives–
AbilIT: Changing LivesPresented by Michael Lumpkins This webinar gives an insightful look at how Melwood’s abilIT program is looking to transform the industry’s approach to career development for autistic individuals as well as many others that live with various disabilities. Michael Lumpkins, Program Coordinator, gives attendees an opportunity to learn the origins of this innovative program while sharing some heartfelt success stories from its recent graduates. The intent is to give these individuals a fair shot at maximizing their potential and applying their skill sets within today’s workforce.Contact Name : Organization for Autism Research
Contact Email : info@researchautism.org
- FREE PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SCREENINGS
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FREE PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SCREENINGSSaturday, October 9th: 9am - 1pm
Pediatric OT helps children who may be struggling with:- Fine motor & Gross motor skills
- Visual-perceptual skills
- Cognitive skills
- Sensory-processing skills
- Feeling independent, confident and adaptable & so much more!
Are you concerned about your child's targeted milestones and/or possible developmental delays?
Kinera Foundation's Occupational therapists will be on site to screen children of all ages - for FREE!
Every child receives a gift card for lunch courtesy of Chik-Fil-A Kent Island.Contact Name : Kinera Foundation
Contact Email : kate@kinera.org
Emotion Regulation: Strategies to Improve Emotional Self-Control Webinar–
Emotion Regulation: Strategies to Improve Emotional Self-Control WebinarThe Special Education Resource Center will offer a 90-minute webinar open to all BCPS parents and employees. This seminar aims to teach skills and strategies to enable children, teens and their parents to improve self-regulation of emotions, experience and express their emotions, control impulses, become more responsible for their behavior (and feel better). Webinar presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D. The Child and Family Therapy Clinic Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
All parent trainings are free and brought to you by the Baltimore County Public Schools Special Education Resource Center!
Register via Eventbrite and login information will be emailed to you one day in advance.
Questions? Email: SERC@BCPS.ORGContact Name : Ellen Galvez
Contact Email : serc@bcps.org
- COOKABILITIES CLASSES
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COOKABILITIES CLASSESIn these classes we will work on executive functioning skills and fine motor skills. These classes are for all
ages and participant must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
10:00-10:45am, PST/ 1:00-1:45pm, EST
$25 per person – per class or per video recording and/or recipeSUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
MINI RAINBOW FRUIT KABOBS
We will practice our fine motor skills and patterns as we thread healthy fruit to create a delicious and pretty
snack! (gluten-free and dairy free)SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10th
CLEMENTINE PUMPKINS & BANANA MUMMIES!
Let’s create healthy and fun Halloween snacks using our fine motor skills! (gluten-free and dairy free)SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14th
GRILLED CHEESE
We will make a delicious and safe toaster grilled cheese while working on executive functioning skills.
(can be gluten-free and dairy free)SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21st
HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE
We’ll chop some apples for a homemade sauce concentrating on fine motor and executive functioning
skills. (**This class may go a full hour) (gluten-free and dairy free)MESSAGE ME HERE to sign up for your next cooking class.
Contact Name : Jill Effron
Contact Email : cookingcuarantine@gmail.com
- "Transitioning and College Services from Students with Disabilities" PRC Virtual Resource Training
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"Transitioning and College Services from Students with Disabilities" PRC Virtual Resource Training
Please join the Parent Resource Center as we host Robin Hunt from Cecil College and Kelly Wunderer from Cecil County Public School. They will go over the transition process, the supports that colleges have for students with disabilities (and how it differs from high school), and how parents can help create a smooth transition. This will be held VIRTUALLY Monday, October 11th from 6:30 to 8 PM. For more information call 410-996-5637 or email prc@ccps.org.Contact Name : Parent Resource Center
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
- MCAP 2021 Human Services Conference - “Oceans for Opportunties”
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MCAP 2021 Human Services Conference - “Oceans for Opportunties”The MCAP Annual Human Services Conference will be held October 12-14 at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront in Ocean City, Maryland. This year’s conference theme; “Oceans for Opportunties” will highlight strategies to improve human service delivery to equip low-income individuals and families with the tools and social support to strengthen their relationships, establish stability and plan for the future together. Human Service professionals and Community Action Agencies throughout Maryland, DC and Delaware come together during this conference to further the mission of helping people and changing lives.
The Community Action Network serves every county in Maryland, DC and Delaware. Services range from Head Start, nutrition, affordable housing, weatherization, senior care, homeless prevention and more. This gathering presents a great opportunity for vendors with products and services that can benefit agencies serving low-income individuals and families. In addition, other service providers offering an array of services will also be in attendance.
Contact Name : Maryland Community Action Partnership - Kia Holder
Contact Email : kholder@maryland-cap.org
Autism Navigator How-To Guide for Families–
Autism Navigator How-To Guide for FamiliesAutism Navigator is collaborating with Autism Science Foundation to bring this webinar series to you. This webinar will help you learn about our How-To Guide for Families online course and ways you can use this resource to engage your child in activities you’re already doing every day and help develop your child’s social communication skills.
Each webinar will cover the following agenda:
What it takes to learn to talk—gestures, sounds, actions and more
How to support your child’s learning in everyday activities
How Autism Navigator and Baby Navigator online resources can help each family
We will feature new content and videos each webinar to focus our conversation about how to actively engage your child using evidence-based strategies in everyday activities. We will also have featured guests regularly that will be announced.Contact Name : Autism Navigator
Contact Email : support@autismnavigator.com
- MCAP 2021 Human Services Conference - “Oceans for Opportunties”
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MCAP 2021 Human Services Conference - “Oceans for Opportunties”The MCAP Annual Human Services Conference will be held October 12-14 at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront in Ocean City, Maryland. This year’s conference theme; “Oceans for Opportunties” will highlight strategies to improve human service delivery to equip low-income individuals and families with the tools and social support to strengthen their relationships, establish stability and plan for the future together. Human Service professionals and Community Action Agencies throughout Maryland, DC and Delaware come together during this conference to further the mission of helping people and changing lives.
The Community Action Network serves every county in Maryland, DC and Delaware. Services range from Head Start, nutrition, affordable housing, weatherization, senior care, homeless prevention and more. This gathering presents a great opportunity for vendors with products and services that can benefit agencies serving low-income individuals and families. In addition, other service providers offering an array of services will also be in attendance.
Contact Name : Maryland Community Action Partnership - Kia Holder
Contact Email : kholder@maryland-cap.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 21015Emotion Regulation: Strategies to Improve Emotional Self-Control Webinar–
Emotion Regulation: Strategies to Improve Emotional Self-Control Webinarhe Special Education Resource Center will offer a 90-minute webinar open to all BCPS parents and employees. This seminar aims to teach skills and strategies to enable children, teens and their parents to improve self-regulation of emotions, experience and express their emotions, control impulses, become more responsible for their behavior (and feel better). Webinar presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D. The Child and Family Therapy Clinic Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
All parent trainings are free and brought to you by the Baltimore County Public Schools Special Education Resource Center!
Register via Eventbrite and login information will be emailed to you one day in advance.
Questions? Email: SERC@BCPS.ORGContact Name : Ellen Galvez
Contact Email : serc@bcps.org
Group 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 : --
Location:
Online - MCAP 2021 Human Services Conference - “Oceans for Opportunties”
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MCAP 2021 Human Services Conference - “Oceans for Opportunties”The MCAP Annual Human Services Conference will be held October 12-14 at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront in Ocean City, Maryland. This year’s conference theme; “Oceans for Opportunties” will highlight strategies to improve human service delivery to equip low-income individuals and families with the tools and social support to strengthen their relationships, establish stability and plan for the future together. Human Service professionals and Community Action Agencies throughout Maryland, DC and Delaware come together during this conference to further the mission of helping people and changing lives.
The Community Action Network serves every county in Maryland, DC and Delaware. Services range from Head Start, nutrition, affordable housing, weatherization, senior care, homeless prevention and more. This gathering presents a great opportunity for vendors with products and services that can benefit agencies serving low-income individuals and families. In addition, other service providers offering an array of services will also be in attendance.
Contact Name : Maryland Community Action Partnership - Kia Holder
Contact Email : kholder@maryland-cap.org
Digital Learning Tools to Support Middle School Students at Home and School Webinar–
Digital Learning Tools to Support Middle School Students at Home and School WebinarThe Special Education Resource Center will offer a 90 minute webinar open to all BCPS parents and employees. Participants will learn how to access features such as text to speech, speech to text, editor, math assistant, translator, and captioning. Learn how to implement accommodations in the home environment. This webinar is tailored to parents and educators working with BCPS middle school students. Presented by Sherri Keller, MS, OTR/L, Baltimore County Public Schools, Department of Educational Options, Office Of Educational Technology/Assistive Technology.
All parent trainings are free and brought to you by the Baltimore County Public School Special Education Resource Center!
Register via Eventbrite and login information will be emailed to you one day in advance.
Questions? Email: SERC@BCPS.ORGContact Name : Ellen Galvez
Contact Email : serc@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:
OnlinePreparing Young Adults for Employment!–
Preparing Young Adults for Employment!Presented by Christina Eagle & Program for Employment Preparedness (PEP) Students This presentation will identify ways to empower young adults with skills necessary to be successful in employment and transition plan for their next steps. It will give practical strategies to help young adults learn about their interests and preferences, as well as how to prepare them for employment. It will highlight the work at the Program for Employment Preparedness (PEP), a public post-secondary program in Arlington County, Virginia serving students with disabilities, and student participants will present their perspectives.
Contact Name : Organization for Autism Research
Contact Email : info@researchautism.org
Parent Empowerment Conference Fall Mini Series Tired of Repeating Yourself?–
Parent Empowerment Conference Fall Mini Series Tired of Repeating Yourself?Guest Speaker: Brandi Walker, PhD, (MAJ, Army), has an earnest desire to further what is known about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and provide therapeutic expertise and researched-informed support to families. She is a graduate of the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PhD program at Howard University. An Army clinical psychologist at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, NC, Dr. Walker is an active duty major who works directly with service members and their families.
She holds a Masters of Arts in Rehabilitative Counseling from the University of Maryland, College Park and obtained licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC) in the state of Maryland. Dr. Walker spent the last six years working with various hospitals, clinics, and schools conducting research on children with ADHD, their family and various sleep variables and environmental factors of influence. She does not represent the government, the DoD, or the US Army in any shape or form in this role. Her opinions, views, and literary works are independent and managed separately.
Contact Name : Prince George's County Department of Special Education
Contact Email : jhflc.familysupport@pgcps.org
Virtual Info Session - The Life Skills & Social Studio for Neurodiverse Adults–
Virtual Info Session - The Life Skills & Social Studio for Neurodiverse AdultsBarrier-Free is a non-profit organization located in Central Maryland that helps neurodiverse adults create, express, and achieve! Our mission is to provide inclusive art, self-advocacy, life skill, and social programming to the community for adults with disabilities and autism.
Join us on Thursday, October 14 on Zoom for a Virtual Info Session to learn more about our mission and programs including The Life Skills & Social Studio, Individual Skill Coaching, Classes, and Social Clubs.
Contact Name : Britt & Lauren Burr
Contact Email : info@barrierfreemd.com
- Brown on the Spectrum's Virtual Teen Meetup
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Brown on the Spectrum's Virtual Teen MeetupJoin Brown on the Spectrum as we host our 'Teen Social' meetup for youth ages 12-19!
We will meet on the third Friday of every month.
Please share with your friends and networks who may be interested.
Be sure to register today at the link below.
Looking forward to seeing you!Contact Name : Devan Southerland
Contact Email : devan@brownonthespectrum.com
- 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
- Cork Autism Online Conference
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Cork Autism Online ConferenceEvery year for the last 6 years, thousands of parents, professionals and educators have attended our Autism Conference to:
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Learn from the Lived Experience of Autistic Individuals to effectively support autistic individuals. (3 speakers this year are on the autism spectrum)
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Discover actionable insights from World Recognised Experts and leaders in autism to know what works and what doesn't. (3 speakers this year are parents of autistic individuals)
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Gain Practical Strategies and Solution-Focused tools to improve the quality of life for autistic children and adults.
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Earn 7 Hours Accredited CPD/CEU to advance your skills and career.
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Access Lifetime conference recordings (optional) to continue your learning and growth anytime.
We welcome you.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
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 : pathfinders
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
Location:
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- Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic Lens
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Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic LensJoin us for this 3-day event hosted by the TRIO Training Academy at Penn State University.
This is a unique event, specifically designed, developed, and facilitated by autistic speakers. You will have the opportunity to hear from experts and advocates through the lens of #actuallyautistic adults.
Contact Name : Melissa Walker, Ph.D.
Contact Email : maw57@psu.edu
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:
Online - Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic Lens
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Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic LensJoin us for this 3-day event hosted by the TRIO Training Academy at Penn State University.
This is a unique event, specifically designed, developed, and facilitated by autistic speakers. You will have the opportunity to hear from experts and advocates through the lens of #actuallyautistic adults.
Contact Name : Melissa Walker, Ph.D.
Contact Email : maw57@psu.edu
Digital Learning Tools to Support Middle School Students at Home and School Webinar–
Digital Learning Tools to Support Middle School Students at Home and School WebinarThe Special Education Resource Center will offer a 90 minute webinar open to all BCPS parents and employees. Participants will learn how to access features such as text to speech, speech to text, editor, math assistant, translator, and captioning. Learn how to implement accommodations in the home environment. This webinar is tailored to parents and educators working with BCPS middle school students. Presented by Sherri Keller, MS, OTR/L, Baltimore County Public Schools, Department of Educational Options, Office Of Educational Technology/Assistive Technology.
All parent trainings are free and brought to you by the Baltimore County Public School Special Education Resource Center!
Register via Eventbrite and login information will be emailed to you one day in advance.
Questions? Email: SERC@BCPS.ORGContact Name : Ellen Galvez
Contact Email : serc@bcps.org
- Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic Lens
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Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic LensJoin us for this 3-day event hosted by the TRIO Training Academy at Penn State University.
This is a unique event, specifically designed, developed, and facilitated by autistic speakers. You will have the opportunity to hear from experts and advocates through the lens of #actuallyautistic adults.
Contact Name : Melissa Walker, Ph.D.
Contact Email : maw57@psu.edu
Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to Know–
Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to KnowBaby Navigator is collaborating with the Reading Rockets to bring this webinar series to you. We watch videos together that show how to turn activities you’re doing everyday into learning moments for your baby . . . how to support your baby through challenging moments to get ahead of the terrible twos . . . and much more. These simple moments matter. Especially because your baby’s brain is developing at an amazing rate. What you do and say now can make all the difference.
Each webinar will cover the following agenda:
What does it take to learn to talk — gestures, sounds, actions and more
How to support your baby’s learning in everyday activities
How to get ahead of the terrible twos
Why join Baby Navigator — learn about our free online resources and tools from pregnancy until your baby turns 24 months old
We will feature new content and videos each webinar to focus our conversation about social communication milestones in babies from birth to 24 months and how to support your baby’s learning.Contact Name : Autism Navigator
Contact Email : support@autismnavigator.com
Grupo De Apoyo Para El Bienestar de Padres–
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
Sammy's Trattoria II dinner in Support of Pathfinders for Autism–
Sammy's Trattoria II dinner in Support of Pathfinders for AutismChef and Owner Sam Curreri invites you to join him at his newest location, Sammy's Trattoria II, to enjoy a five-course, family-style Italian dinner with sommelier-guided wine pairings.
Contact Name : Katie Ramirez
Contact Email : kramirez@pathfindersforautism.org
- Gym Open Play
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Gym Open PlayPlay for ALL ages, ALL abilities - $14 / $12 siblings - multiple swings, zip line, trampoline, climbing walls / structure, toddler area, and more
Contact Name : Trey / Nikki Wooton
Contact Email : info@werockthespectrumforesthill.com
Location:
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
1998 Rock Springs Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050 - Sensory Storytime is back!
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Sensory Storytime is back!Specifically designed for children ages 3 - 7 years with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing issues or other disabilities. Registration is required. limited capacity event. Siblings welcome. Please register once per family.
Contact Name : Natalie Benjamin
Contact Email : nbenjamin@aacpl.net
Location:
Discoveries-the Library at the Mall
2250 Annapolis Mall Road Annapolis, MD 21401
Annapolis, MD 21401 - Toddler Time - Halloween Party!
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Toddler Time - Halloween Party!RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! Spootakular fun for ages 4 and under! Wear your costumes and enjoy sensory activities & art, interactive storytime, and lots of open gym play.
Contact Name : Trey / Nikki Wooton
Contact Email : info@werockthespectrumforesthill.com
Location:
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
1998 Rock Springs Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050Autism Navigator How-To Guide for Families–
Autism Navigator How-To Guide for FamiliesAutism Navigator is collaborating with Autism Science Foundation to bring this webinar series to you. This webinar will help you learn about our How-To Guide for Families online course and ways you can use this resource to engage your child in activities you’re already doing every day and help develop your child’s social communication skills.
Each webinar will cover the following agenda:
What it takes to learn to talk—gestures, sounds, actions and more
How to support your child’s learning in everyday activities
How Autism Navigator and Baby Navigator online resources can help each family
We will feature new content and videos each webinar to focus our conversation about how to actively engage your child using evidence-based strategies in everyday activities. We will also have featured guests regularly that will be announced.Contact Name : Autism Navigator
Contact Email : support@autismnavigator.com
- Sensory Friendly Halloween
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Sensory Friendly HalloweenJoin us for a sensory-friendly Halloween! 🎃 👻
Your child will get a chance to trick or treat in an environment that recognizes sensory differences.
Contact Name : Linda Irby
Contact Email : admin@signatureaba.com
Location:
Signature Behavioral Health
7001 Johnnycake Road
Suite 106
Windsor Mill, MD 21244Roots and Wings: Preparing Your Child and YOU for Life After High School Webinar–
Roots and Wings: Preparing Your Child and YOU for Life After High School WebinarThe Special Education Resource Center will offer a 90-minute webinar open to all BCPS parents and employees. A webinar for parents who are considering college for their child with a disability. It will offer academic, social/emotional, and self-advocacy strategies that parents may use in supporting the successful transition of students with disabilities from high school to college. Webinar presented by Robyn McCray, LCSW-C, Associate Director Disability Support Services, Towson University.
All parent trainings are free and brought to you by the Baltimore County Public Schools Special Education Resource Center!
Register via Eventbrite and login information will be emailed to you one day in advance.
Questions? Email: SERC@BCPS.ORGContact Name : Ellen Galvez
Contact Email : serc@bcps.org
- The Importance of Employment Experiences for Youth in Transition
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The Importance of Employment Experiences for Youth in TransitionShimul Gajjar, M.Ed. will present "The Importance of Employment Experiences for Youth in Transition" on Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. EST as part of the CARD Fall Training Series. The importance of transition planning for special education students and why early work experiences for adolescents with disabilities are pivotal to better outcomes will be discussed. The speaker will also provide insight on how communities can create early work opportunities.
By the end of the training, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the benefits of and skills learned by youth with disabilities through employment
- Understand how to support students with disabilities in achieving early work experiences
- Identify different types of work experiences
Education professionals, healthcare professionals, related service providers, family members and community members are all invited to attend.
Contact Name : CARD
Contact Email : CARDOutreachandTraining@KennedyKrieger.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.
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OnlineSupporting Parents at the Time of Their Child’s Disability Diagnosis and Beyond: Practical Strategies for Healthcare Providers–
Supporting Parents at the Time of Their Child’s Disability Diagnosis and Beyond: Practical Strategies for Healthcare ProvidersCommunicating a child’s disability diagnosis to a parent can be stressful for care providers, as the diagnosis can have a profound impact on both child and parent health outcomes. Health care providers who adapt evidence-supported diagnosis delivery protocols and culturally responsive care can better support parents at the time of their child’s initial disability diagnosis.
Contact Name : Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities
Contact Email : Training.MCDD@kennedykrieger.org
Support Group - Supporting Behavior Change–
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
- Gym Open Play
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Gym Open PlayPlay for ALL ages, ALL abilities - $14 / $12 siblings - multiple swings, zip line, trampoline, climbing walls / structure, toddler area, and more
Contact Name : Trey / Nikki Wooton
Contact Email : info@werockthespectrumforesthill.com
Location:
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
1998 Rock Springs Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050 - Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat!
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Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat!Join us for a Sensory Friendly Trunk-or-Treat presented by Verbal Beginnings! This spook-tacular FREE event at our Columbia, MD Center is designed especially for children with special needs and their families. You’re invited to dress up (optional) for this safe and friendly BOO-tastic night full of candy, games, spooky surprises & more. We hope to see you there!
This is a PUBLIC and FREE event! This in an inclusive event open to all different abilities. Masks are required for adults and optional for children.
For more information or to find out how you can support the event, please email community@verbalbeginnings.com
Contact Name : Taylor Pomilla
Contact Email : community@verbalbeginnings.com
Location:
Verbal Beginnings Center
7090 Samuel Morse Drive
Columbia, Maryland 21046