Calendar
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 - Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese
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Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. CheeseChuck 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.
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Chuck E. Cheese
6637 Gov Ritchie & I-695
Glen Burnie, MD 21061Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese–
Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. CheeseChuck 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.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Chuck E. Cheese
6637 Gov Ritchie & I-695
Glen Burnie, MD 21061Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese–
Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. CheeseChuck 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.
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Contact Email : --
Location:
Chuck E. Cheese
6637 Gov Ritchie & I-695
Glen Burnie, MD 210614th 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
York - 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
- "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
- Autism Navigator How-To Guide for Families
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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
- Preparing Young Adults for Employment!
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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
- 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
- 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.
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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
- 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
- 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
- Autism Navigator How-To Guide for Families
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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 21244 - 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>
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 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
- 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
