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September 26, 2021
Run Wild for Autism |
September 27, 2021 | September 28, 2021
Autism Navigator How-To Guide for Families |
September 29, 2021
Families of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Lessons Learned From COVID-19 |
September 30, 2021
Buried Treasure: The 7 Golden Rules for Raising Outstanding Minds in a Chaotic World Webinar |
October 1, 2021
About Autism in Toddlers |
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October 3, 2021
1ST ANNUAL RUN WILD FOR AUTISM ASSATEAGUE ISLAND 3 AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK |
October 4, 2021
Baltimore County Public Schools SECAC Meeting |
October 5, 2021 | October 6, 2021 | October 7, 2021
Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to Know |
October 8, 2021 | October 9, 2021
FREE PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SCREENINGS |
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Contact Name : Kinera Foundation
Contact Email : kate@kinera.org
"Transitioning and College Services from Students with Disabilities" PRC Virtual Resource Training
"Transitioning and College Services from Students with Disabilities" PRC Virtual Resource TrainingOctober 11, 2021 –
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
Autism Navigator How-To Guide for Families
Autism Navigator How-To Guide for FamiliesOctober 12, 2021 –
Autism 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
Preparing Young Adults for Employment!
Preparing Young Adults for Employment!October 14, 2021 –
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?October 14, 2021 –
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 AdultsOctober 14, 2021 –
Barrier-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
Cork Autism Online Conference
Cork Autism Online ConferenceOctober 17, 2021 –
Every 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 : --
Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic Lens
Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic LensOctober 19-21, 2021 N/A
Join 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
Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic Lens
Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic LensOctober 19-21, 2021 N/A
Join 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
Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic Lens
Understanding Autism through the Actually Autistic LensOctober 19-21, 2021 N/A
Join 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 KnowOctober 21, 2021 –
Baby 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
Sammy's Trattoria II dinner in Support of Pathfinders for Autism
Sammy's Trattoria II dinner in Support of Pathfinders for AutismOctober 21, 2021 –
Chef 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
Sensory Storytime is back!
Sensory Storytime is back!October 23, 2021 –
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
Discoveries-the Library at the Mall
2250 Annapolis Mall Road Annapolis, MD 21401
Annapolis, MD 21401
Autism Navigator How-To Guide for Families
Autism Navigator How-To Guide for FamiliesOctober 26, 2021 –
Autism 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
The Importance of Employment Experiences for Youth in Transition
The Importance of Employment Experiences for Youth in TransitionOctober 28, 2021 –
Shimul 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>
Supporting 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 ProvidersOctober 28, 2021 –
Communicating 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
Baltimore County Public Schools SECAC Meeting
Baltimore County Public Schools SECAC MeetingGuardianship and the Alternatives -- What Parents and Family Members Need to Know
Guardianship and the Alternatives -- What Parents and Family Members Need to KnowNovember 3, 2021 –
The decision to pursue guardianship -- to obtain the legal authority to make decisions for another person -- is one that has many intricacies to it and should not be taken lightly. There are also many alternatives to guardianship to consider as well, which is why speaking with a qualified attorney is extremely important during the decision making process and throughout the guardianship proceeding.
Joing Elville and Associates' Managing Principal and Lead Attorney Stephen R. Elville as he offers this webinar presentation about "Guardianship and the Alternatives: What Parents and Family Members Need to Know." Topics of discussion will include:
-- What is guardianship?
-- What are the benefits and drawbacks?
-- What are the main questions every family should ask before making the decision to pursue guardianship?
-- What are some of the alternatives to guardianship?
To register for the webinar and receive your personal link to attend ahead of time, please click below. Should you have any questions beforehand, please contact Community Relations Director Jeff Stauffer at jeff@elvilleassociates.com, or at 443-393-7696 x117. We look forward to hosting you!
#elvilleeducation
#elvillewebinarseries
Contact Name : Jeffrey Stauffer
Contact Email : jeff@elvilleassociates.com
The Impact of Autism on Siblings
The Impact of Autism on SiblingsNovember 4, 2021 –
Christie Rogers, SLPD, CCC-SLP will present "The Impact of Autism on Siblings" on Thursday, November 4, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. EST as part of the CARD Fall Training Series. Dr. Christie Rogers will provide webinar attendees with an overview of the current literature regarding the impact of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on typically-developing siblings.
By the end of the training, attendees will be able to:
- Comprehend current literature regarding the positive and negative effects on siblings raised in a household with a sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Understand a group intervention strategy used for typical siblings
- Retain resources and information to support siblings of children with ASD
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>
Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to Know
Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to KnowNovember 4, 2021 –
Baby 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
About Autism in Toddlers
About Autism in ToddlersNovember 5, 2021 –
This 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