Navigating A New Autism Diagnosis: Part 2: Navigating a New Autism Diagnosis: Timely Interventions
January 6, 2021 –
This is a three-part series designed for families, care providers and others seeking information on how to best navigate a new autism diagnosis. You will hear from parents, topic experts, self-advocates and members of the autism community who will share their personal experiences. During these challenging times, Autism Speaks is dedicated to ensuring you have access to reliable information, resources and support through the autism journey.
Objectives:
Participants will benefit from expert speakers with a focus on a new diagnosis and evidence-based practices.
Participants will access new resources and tools to help make decisions for their child.
Participants will learn strategies and practical advice on the importance of advocating for their child.
MarylandABLE Accounts -- How They Benefit Your Loved One with Special Needs
January 13, 2021 –
Kelly Nelson, Outreach and Communications Manager from MarylandABLE, will share an overview of how ABLE accounts can help people with disabilities and their families save for the future without jeopardizing federal, state and local benefits. Attendees will learn about:
-- the eligibility criteria and enrollment process;
-- features of an ABLE account and the account management process;
-- tax-free savings and tax-free withdrawals for qualified disabilities expenses;
-- accessing a Maryland State income tax deduction for contributions;
-- how an ABLE account can be used in collaboration with a Special Needs Trust
Open to clients, the general public, and financial advisors. 1.5 continuing education hours will be offered for CPAs, CFPs, and other professionals for attending this presentation. We look forward to hosting you!
Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!
January 16, 2021 –
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.
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.
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.
Participants are invited to meet online in September for our virtual SNA event via Zoom! As usual, there will be arts and crafts, dance, an optional Bible lesson, music, and MORE!
As an additional bonus, HU will be providing ACTIVITY BAGS to supplement the full SNA experience (1 per family). Please respond by September 4th and mark YES on your RSVP if you wish to pick up an Activity Bag (on 9/12 from 10- Noon) at:
Prince of Peace Church
11900 Darnestown Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
This event and activity bag will be FREE to participants.
Join us Thursday, January 21st at 6:30pm for the next in our series on Special Education during COVID-19, Supplementary Aids and Services (Accommodations) in the Virtual Environment: How to Ensure IEP Accommodations are Provided."
Families often mention the lack of follow through or "adaptation" of certain supplementary aids and services in the virtual environment.
This webinar will address:
*The importance of supplementary aids and services for student success
*The legal requirements behind this section of the IEP and ASDM plan
*Tips on how to address issues with teachers and the IEP team
*Ideas on specific kinds of accommodations for virtual learning
Families are encouraged to have their IEPS on hand to follow along during the discussion.
Speakers:
Beth Benevides, Howard County Autism Society(HCAS)/Hussman Institute for Autism
Leslie Seid Margolis, Disability Rights Maryland (DRM)
Yvonne Cox, Instructional Interventions, Howard County Public Schools (HCPSS)
Submit questions as you register. There will also be time for Q & A during the webinar.
FREE to attend but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED to receive the Webex login by email.
Questions? Contact 410-290-3466 or melissa.rosenberg@howard-autism.org
What Families Need to Know About Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs
January 22, 2021 –
Presented by Elville and Associates’ Managing Principal and Lead Attorney Stephen R. Elville, this webinar is a discussion that will educate attendees about planning for their loved one with special needs.
Attendees will come to understand what is involved in the planning process for a special needs family and the importance of preserving the loved one’s financial security and quality of life.
The key issues of understanding the role of public benefits, making decisions about the future, Maryland ABLE, and using estate planning and trusts to protect assets will be discussed along with the types of special needs trusts and their specific purposes (along with who the decision makers and beneficiaries can be in these trusts). Also, to be touched upon will be the “planning team concept” — how your planning team (attorney, financial advisor, CPA) — can work together to help provide your family peace of mind during the special needs planning process.
To register and receive the webinar link ahead of time, please click here. Should you have questions ahead of time, please contact Community Relations Director Jeff Stauffer at 443-343-8821 x117.
Open to clients, advisors and the general public. For Certified Financial Planners, CPAs, and other professionals 1.5 continuing education hours will be available for attending this presentation. We look forward to hosting you!
Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!
January 23, 2021 –
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.
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.
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.
Navigating A New Autism Diagnosis: A Three Part Series - Part 3: Navigating A New Autism Diagnosis: Help Along the Journey
January 27, 2021 –
This is a three-part series designed for families, care providers and others seeking information on how to best navigate a new autism diagnosis. You will hear from parents, topic experts, self-advocates and members of the autism community who will share their personal experiences. During these challenging times, Autism Speaks is dedicated to ensuring you have access to reliable information, resources and support through the autism journey.
Objectives:
Participants will benefit from expert speakers with a focus on a new diagnosis and evidence-based practices.
Participants will access new resources and tools to help make decisions for their child.
Participants will learn strategies and practical advice on the importance of advocating for their child.
Join Pathfinders for Autism for an Indoor Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt. Gather your entire family and be ready to earn points for the items you can find from our list of 25. Earn points for each item you are able to retrieve, with the opportunity to collect BONUS points as well. Tally your points and the winning team will receive PFA Swag!
Limited to 40 teams, so register TODAY! Each Team Captain (person from the household who registers), will receive a zoom link and instructions within 24 hours of game time.
Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!
January 30, 2021 –
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.
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.
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.
Parenting and High Functioning Autism: Skills and Strategies to Better Support Your Child or Teen
February 4, 2021 –
Children and Adolescents with high-functioning autism (HFA) face many challenges including difficulties with sensory overload, deficits in social skills and communication, rigidity, and poor emotion regulation. Additionally, it is common for co-occurring conditions to be present such as ADHD, OCD, Anxiety and Depression. This workshop will assist parents to better understand the complexity of HFA, learn skills and strategies to improve interactions with their child or teen, and to assist their child or teen in learning emotion regulation; how to reduce overstimulation, stress and anxiety; and, how to improve social interactions to bring about overall improvements in functional daily living and self-esteem. Presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D. The Child and Family Therapy Clinic Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute
Participants must register via https://sercparentinghfanight.eventbrite.com
for the Thursday, February 04, 2021 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m session.
Please contact serc@bcps.org for additional information
Parenting and High Functioning Autism: Skills and Strategies to Better Support Your Child or Teen
February 6, 2021 –
Children and Adolescents with high-functioning autism (HFA) face many challenges including difficulties with sensory overload, deficits in social skills and communication, rigidity, and poor emotion regulation. Additionally, it is common for co-occurring conditions to be present such as ADHD, OCD, Anxiety and Depression. This workshop will assist parents to better understand the complexity of HFA, learn skills and strategies to improve interactions with their child or teen, and to assist their child or teen in learning emotion regulation; how to reduce overstimulation, stress and anxiety; and, how to improve social interactions to bring about overall improvements in functional daily living and self-esteem. Presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D. The Child and Family Therapy Clinic Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute
Register via Eventbrite for the Saturday, February 06, 2021 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. session.
Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!
February 6, 2021 –
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.
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.
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.
Navigating A New Autism Diagnosis: Part 2: Navigating a New Autism Diagnosis: Timely Interventions
