VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
December 13, 2020 –
In 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.
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
December 15, 2020 –
In 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.
FOUR-PART FALL FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FROM HOWARD COUNTY AUTISM SOCIETY
December 16, 2020 –
FOUR-PART FALL FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FROM HOWARD COUNTYAUTISM SOCIETY
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
Virtual Events
September 23 - A Community of support
Meet our Family Navigator, Stacy Hurley, and learn about the new Mentor Program. Brainstorm topics and speakers for spring sessions. Play games for prizes.
October 21 - What is YOUR social capital and how can you better utilize it?
Learn how to expand, maintain and mobilize your network of support.
November 18 - Self-care for the caregiver and the family member with autism
Discuss compassion fatigue and how to employ the five love languages.
December 16 - Help your child or family member with autism thrive!
Explore strategies to improve communication, maintain schedules and consistency, engage and build on interests, and reinforce positive behaviors.
All sessions are facilitated by Stacy Hurley, Licensed Certified Social Worker form the Howard County Autism Society. Families with children of all ages with autism are welcome!
Registration is required to receive the WebEx login for this monthly event; the login will be the same for all four sessions. Register at https://app.donorview.com/g135k
The Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee works with the school system to support the needs of students with disabilities. We collaborate with other community disability advocacy groups to improve special education and the lives of our students in Howard County. SECAC meets once a month during the school year. This year’s meetings will be virtual via Zoom, if you are on the SECAC mailing list you will get the link directly, or email secacchair@gmail.com for the link.
Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres / Latino Family Support Group
December 17, 2020 –
La Sociedad de Autismo del Condado de Howard lo invita a asistir a un grupo para familias de habla hispana que tienen un niño con autismoPara más información y para inscribirse, contacte a: Marianela Estrada emailnella22@gmail.com; 973-223-1024
Conducted in Spanish, this family support group meets monthly. For additional information, contact Marianela Estrada at emailnella22@gmail.com or 973-223-1024.
Pathfinders for Autism and Child's Heart Yoga are teaming up to try and provide a much needed mental health break for everyone during this hectic time.
Starting on Friday, October 23rd at 4:30 p.m. and continuing once a month until March, please join us for a free, virtual, all ages, family friendly yoga class taught by Bridget Strama.
The event(s) are free, but a one-time registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent out before each class to join in.
For ages 4 to 13. The Arc Baltimore offers free monthly support workshops, called Sibshops on the third Saturday each month. Each workshop allows brothers and sisters of children with special needs to participate in a fun, energetic, and activity driven experience. Sibshops intermingles discussion activities, games, food and, most of all, peer support. Please come and join us.
For more information or to send registration by Monday prior to SibShops:
Jasmyne Ford – jford@thearcbaltimore.org Phone – 410-296-2272 ext. 5308
Fax – 443-279-3422
Enjoy our weekly FREE Yoga Classes with instructors from the Yoga Center of Columbia. These classes are made possible through the generosity of The Hussman Foundation. Registration is required.
Our yoga participation procedures have changed! We will no longer post the videoconference login to the calendar listing on HCAS’s website. Please read the following to learn about our new procedure to ensure a safe and pleasant virtual experience for all for these weekly classes hosted by the Yoga Center of Columbia from 3:30-4:30pm on Saturdays.
Effective July 15, 2020, we are requiring participants and parents/guardians to pre-register with HCAS. This is a one-time registration. Once registered, you will be added to the list to receive, by e-mail, the videoconference login and password for any future yoga classes. You will receive this information directly from the yoga instructors before each Saturday class. You may request to unsubscribe from the list at any time.
The link to register is https://buff.ly/2CDh5ge
Each class will open about 10 minutes early for participants to visit with one another. Please login at least a few minutes early to get admitted. Instructors will close the class to late arrivals promptly at 3:30pm so that instruction can begin on time and proceed without interruption. We look forward to seeing you at the next Yoga Connections session.
If you have any questions or you registered and are not receiving the weekly e-mails, contact Susanne Mason at susanne.mason@howard-autism.org.
This group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently meeting virtually each Saturday at 5:30pm. To join, email ekmyers@gmail.com.