In 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.
In 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.
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
April 2, 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.
Support Group of the Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake
April 2, 2020 –
Support group open to all adults. Meeting begins with general announcements about upcoming activities, followed by individual introductions and the invitation to share one "golden moment" you've experienced during the previous month. Following that, there will be time for questions and follow-up discussion as well as further opportunity for group support and socialization. Some meetings will have speakers on topics of interest to the autism community in the Baltimore area.
Light refreshments and handouts available along with access to our lending library.
Please be aware that support group meetings are for adults as some topics discussed may not be suitable for children, and child care is not provided.
For information about ASBC, call our phone line at 410-655-7933 or email info@baltimoreautismsociety.org
Location
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, 3rd Floor Conference Room
1708 W Rogers Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209
Most people with disabilities want to work, but they worry that they will lose their Social Security cash and medical benefits that they depend on for survival. In most cases, clients will actually earn more by working than simply receiving benefits from Social Security. State and federal rules and regulations, called “work incentives”, have been implemented to encourage individuals who receive Social Security cash benefits (Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income) to gain or maintain employment. These work incentives have made it easier to transition to employment by allowing continued access to healthcare and not necessarily stopping benefits completely or abruptly when a person works. Many of these work incentives are underutilized or unknown by both beneficiaries and service providers. The purpose of this training is to change that.
Contact Name : Erin Connor
Contact Email : econner@ccboe.com
Location: Charles County Health Department 4545 Crain Highway Conference Room C White Plains, MD 20695
Chuck 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.
Chuck 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.
Chuck 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.
Chuck 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.
Group 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.
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
April 5, 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.
Spouse Group for Neurotypical Partners in a Neurodiverse Relationship
April 5, 2020 –
Group 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.
Imagination Stage offers week-long Spring Break camps for ages 3.5-18 jam-packed with acting, dance, musical theatre, creative drama, and filmmaking to enjoy during students’ days off of school. Campers can register for a morning session, an afternoon session, or combine morning and afternoon sessions for a full-day experience!
Registration is now open. Act fast - camps sell out every year!
Imagination Stage offers week-long Spring Break camps for ages 3.5-18 jam-packed with acting, dance, musical theatre, creative drama, and filmmaking to enjoy during students’ days off of school. Campers can register for a morning session, an afternoon session, or combine morning and afternoon sessions for a full-day experience!
Registration is now open. Act fast - camps sell out every year!
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
April 7, 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.
Imagination Stage offers week-long Spring Break camps for ages 3.5-18 jam-packed with acting, dance, musical theatre, creative drama, and filmmaking to enjoy during students’ days off of school. Campers can register for a morning session, an afternoon session, or combine morning and afternoon sessions for a full-day experience!
Registration is now open. Act fast - camps sell out every year!
We at Mid-Atlantic Human Service Corporation have established a self- advocacy group that welcomes not only the individuals with special needs that we serve but others as well.
All individuals enjoy having their own social event where they can discuss recent success stories, current events, meet local politicians as well as pro sports mascots!
The group is called Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers).
All Voices of U.S meetings are held once per month (usually the 2nd Wednesday)from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Mid-Atlantic Main Office (2109 Laurel Bush Road, Bel Air MD, 21015).
All attendees receive food and drink at every meeting.
This group celebrated the 3-year anniversary on September 11, 2019
Contact Name : Parnell Barmer
Contact Email : pbarmer@ippi.org
Location: Mid-Atlantic Human Service Corporation /Day Options main office 2109 Laurel Bush Road Bel Air, Maryland 21015
We 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- 443-468-9815
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location: Mid-Atlantic Human Service Corporation Main Office 2109 Laurel Bush Road Bel Air, Maryland 21015
Imagination Stage offers week-long Spring Break camps for ages 3.5-18 jam-packed with acting, dance, musical theatre, creative drama, and filmmaking to enjoy during students’ days off of school. Campers can register for a morning session, an afternoon session, or combine morning and afternoon sessions for a full-day experience!
Registration is now open. Act fast - camps sell out every year!
Imagination Stage offers week-long Spring Break camps for ages 3.5-18 jam-packed with acting, dance, musical theatre, creative drama, and filmmaking to enjoy during students’ days off of school. Campers can register for a morning session, an afternoon session, or combine morning and afternoon sessions for a full-day experience!
Registration is now open. Act fast - camps sell out every year!
Imagination Stage offers week-long Spring Break camps for ages 3.5-18 jam-packed with acting, dance, musical theatre, creative drama, and filmmaking to enjoy during students’ days off of school. Campers can register for a morning session, an afternoon session, or combine morning and afternoon sessions for a full-day experience!
Registration is now open. Act fast - camps sell out every year!
Sensory Storytime is designed for young children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, or other developmental disabilities. Registration is required and space is limited. Please call for more information and to register your child, 410-222-7915. For special needs children ages 3-7.
Specific strategies that have been proven to be successful for improving your child's behavior and successful learning will be provided. Topics covered will include home-school communication, social interactions, executive functioning/organizational skills, behavioral self-control, and homework/classwork completion. Workshop presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D The Child and Family Therapy Clinic of the Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute. To register, please call or email the BCPS Special Education Resource Center at 410-887-5443 or email serc@bcps.org
Contact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
Location: Baltimore County Public Library- White Marsh Branch-Meeting Room 8133 Sandpiper Circle Baltimore, Maryland 21236
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
April 16, 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.
Come join us at The Green Turtle Towson for Autism Awareness night! Hosted by Jordan Surhoff, Pathfinders for Autism 20th Anniversary Ambassador. 20% of the evenings proceeds will be donated to Pathfinders.
Contact Name : Kara Burks
Contact Email : kburks@pathfindersforautism.org
Location: The Green Turtle 408 York Rd Towson, MD 21204
Author and certified sex educator Terri Couwenhoven is BACK to present healthy relationships and dating for young adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Dating 101 (Basics of Starting a Romantic Relationship)
This 2-hour workshop is designed as an introduction to dating and starting a sweetheart relationship for teens and young adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities who are interested in, or have had some experience dating. Participants will learn dating basics as well as how to evaluate whether a dating relationship is healthy or unhealthy.
This workshop is for the self advocates. The suggested age is 15 and older. Parents are welcomed but not required.
Registration fee is $10 (plus fees) per family.
Contact Name : Yvonne Cotto
Contact Email : yhucotto@hotmail.com
Location: New Hope Luthern Church 8575 Guilford Road Columbia, MD 21046
Author and certified sex educator Terri Couwenhoven will present practical workshops focused on puberty for tweens/teens with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Terri will conduct 3 workshops on Saturday, April 18:
9 - 11am - Puberty workshop for BOYS and their parents. The suggested age is 9 -14. At least one parent must accompany the child.
11:30am - 1:30pm - A presentation with Q&A for parents, caregivers, and professionals. Focus will be on healthy relationships, establishing boundaries, and teaching hygiene and self-care. Families can bring their own lunch or snack during this session. Child care is available upon request by April 3.
2 - 4pm - Puberty workshop for GIRLS and their parents. The suggested age is 9 -14. At least one parent must accompany the child.
Registration fee is $10 (plus fees) per family per workshop.
Being a parent is among the most difficult jobs in the universe. We are called to teach, model, love, support, comfort, advise, and give discipline. Sometimes these roles conflict with each other and we are pulled in opposing directions. Add in our fast-paced environment and the impact of social media and this job can be monumentally difficult. Parent coaching provides guidance to parents and helps families consider what is going well and what challenges need to be addressed. All kids want to be successful, and parent coaching can give parents the tools to teach kids the skills and resilience they need.
Parenting a child with autism, anxiety, ADHD, and other neurological challenges adds another layer of complexity. Despite the best advice from friends, family, and others, sometimes additional tools and strategies are needed.
Lighthouse is pleased to offer parent coaching one Saturday a month. These 45-minute sessions can stand alone as one-time supports or can be on-going coaching sessions. Prior to the first session, our Social Learning Coordinator, Jolene Farmer, sends a skills inventory for parents to complete. Together with Jolene, parents will prioritize goals and decide on an action plan designed especially for their family.
Our next available session is October 20th. There is one remaining slot available on this day at 1:15pm. The next upcoming dates for coaching sessions is 11/17 from 10am to 2pm.
Please contact Jolene Farmer to schedule
Jolene@lighthousemd.org
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Contact Email : --
Location: Lighthouse, Inc 60 Mellor Avenue Catonsville, MD 21228
Pathfinders for Autism has trained teachers, parents, police officers, doctors, and many more on Understanding Autism. Now it’s time to train everyone in-between!
Join PFA Trainers and Parents of Children with Autism, Trish Kane and Neal Lichter, for an “Understanding Autism” training designed for the entire community.
Real stories and videos • Experiential exercises • Practical application
Contact Name : Trish Kane
Contact Email : tkane@pfamd.org
Location: Frederick County Health Department 350 Montevue Lane, Entrance B Frederick, MD 21702
Teaching young minds to think clearly and efficiently is a universal goal of parents and teachers alike. Skills such as planning, goal setting, organizing, self-monitoring, impulse control and sustaining attention are critical to academic, vocational and relationship success at every age. By providing explicit instruction in executive function processes, parents and teachers can significantly elevate the thinking abilities in their children and students. Participants will learn what constitutes an executive function skill, the Top 7 Skills for School and Life Success as well as be introduced to a variety of exercises and techniques to directly teach the Top 7 Skills to children at every developmental level. Workshop presented by Frank Kros, MSW, JD, Transformation Education Institute. To register, Please call or email the BCPS-Special Education Resource Center-410-887-5443 serc@bcps.org
Contact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
Location: White Oak School-Main Training Lab 8401 Leefield Road Baltimore, Maryland 21234
1 in 50 children in Maryland are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Undoubtedly, you are interacting with someone with Autism whether in your home, your neighborhood, your school or your workplace. Understanding ASD is one way to improve your interactions with someone on the spectrum. Our presentation will provide a practical and experiential opportunity for you to learn strategies and tips for success. Workshop presented by Trish Kane, Deputy Director,, Pathfinders for Autism & Neal Lichter, Program Director, Pathfinders for Autism
Contact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
Location: Baltimore County Public Library -Pikesville Branch-Meeting Room 1301 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, Maryland 21208
Sensory Friendly Train Ride with Thomas the Tank Engine
April 24, 2020 –
Don't miss your once chance this year to spend a day with Thomas the Tank Engine™ at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore! Little Engineers and families take a 25 minute train ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy a full day of live entertainment, activities, and family fun! Join us for our first sensory friendly train ride. This experience will be modified with additional sensory kits and tools on train cars, additional support staff, as well as reduced noise on train.
To reserve your spot on the sensory friendly train car, use promo code "Sensory" at check out.
In 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.
Specific strategies that have been proven to be successful for improving your child's behavior and successful learning will be provided. Topics covered will include home-school communication, social interactions, executive functioning/organizational skills, behavioral self-control, and homework/classwork completion. Workshop presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D The Child and Family Therapy Clinic of the Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute. To register, please call or email the BCPS Special Education Resource Center at 410-887-5443 or email serc@bcps.org
Contact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
Location: Baltimore County Public Library-North Point Branch-Meeting Room 1716 Merritt Blvd Dundalk, MD 21222
In 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.
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
April 30, 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.
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child or youth with a disability? Please join us and meet other parents & caregivers, make new connections and exchange ideas.
To register contact: Michelle Thornton at 410-396-8900 or email: PFS@bcps.k12.md.us
Location:
Enoch Pratt Free Library (Walbrook Junction)
3203 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216
Sponsored By: Office of Special Education Partners for Success: Resource Center for Families and Schools
The 7th Annual Special Education Parent Summit is hosted by Montgomery County Public Schools on May 2nd at Quince Orchard High School.
This event is FREE to attend and features keynote speakers, a resource fair, breakout sessions, and resources for families.
You must register here to attend: https://forms.gle/eZovRxNp6ENNsPgQ8. Child Care and a small breakfast is provided.
Want to know more? View our annual summit videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj78EAJhVNU
Contact Name : Jennifer Strouble
Contact Email : Jennifer_R_Strouble@mcpsmd.org
Location: Quince Orchard High School 15800 Quince Orchard Road Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Our Sensory-Friendly performances aim to provide a safe environment where individuals and families can relax and be who they are.
Sensory-Friendly performances are designed to create a theatre experience that is welcoming for individuals on the autism spectrum or those with other sensory sensitivities who might benefit from an adjusted environment.
Adaptations for these performances may include:
Pre-visit social narrative and other preparatory materials describing what to expect.
Lower sound level, especially for surprising or loud sounds;
House lights remain on at a low level in the theatre during the performance;
Lessening of strobe lighting or lighting focused on the audience;
Patrons are welcome to talk and leave their seats during the performance;
Designated take-a-break space and quiet areas;
Space throughout the theatre for standing and movement;
Limited crowds at Ford’s Theatre during the day and timing of the performance;
Ford’s Theatre staff trained to be inviting and accommodating to patron’s needs; and
Allowance for the use of tablets and smartphones for communication.
Group for Partners with an Asperger's Profile
The Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers) self advocacy group meeting