Calendar
Events in January 2021
- Spouse Group for Neurotypical Partners in a Neurodiverse Relationship
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Spouse Group for Neurotypical Partners in a Neurodiverse RelationshipGroup 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.
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Cross Keys
BALTIMORE, MD 21210 - Group for Partners with an Asperger's Profile
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Group for Partners with an Asperger's ProfileIn 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.
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Online - VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
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VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn 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.
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OnlineCafé y Conversaciones–
Café y ConversacionesUnase a nuestras sesiones de cafe y conversacion el primer jueves de cada mes si es un padre de habla hispana. Cafe y Conversaciones es un espacio virtual seguro para:
- Compartir ideas
- Compartir frustraciones
- Obtener recurson
- Hacer nuevos amigos
Contact Name : Rosie Lily
Contact Email : rosie@ppmd.org
Support Group of the Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake–
Support Group of the Autism Society of Baltimore-ChesapeakeSupport 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.orgLocation
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, 3rd Floor Conference Room
1708 W Rogers Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209Contact Name : --
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A Group for Autistic Adults (18+)–
A Group for Autistic Adults (18+)A casual, neurodiverse space to connect and share. Thursdays at 9:00pm.Contact Name : Debbie Page
Contact Email : dpage@baltimoreautismsociety.org
- VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
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VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn 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.
Contact Name : pathfinders
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
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Online - IEP Meeting Facilitation for Better Communication
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IEP Meeting Facilitation for Better CommunicationWhen the relationship between parents and school personnel becomes strained or better yet, before the relationship
has the opportunity to fray, parents and school personnel are finding that using independent facilitators can assist the
IEP team process. Presented by Kathy Glace and Brenda Gilligan, Cecil County Community Mediation Center.Contact Name : Cecil County PRC
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
- VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
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VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn 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.
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Online - PFA Event - Toilet Training Children and Adolescents with ASD: A Guide for Parents and Practitioners Part 2: Bowel Movement and Nighttime Toilet Training
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PFA Event - Toilet Training Children and Adolescents with ASD: A Guide for Parents and Practitioners Part 2: Bowel Movement and Nighttime Toilet TrainingToilet training an individual diagnosed with ASD may be challenging, and often occurs at a later stage in life. This can be especially difficult when teaching bowel movement, wiping, and nighttime toileting skills. This training will focus on those skills to be targeted once your child has learned to remain dry during the day. Learning and generalizing these skills does not always occur automatically and may require explicit and systematic instruction. This training will define and breakdown those skills, to assist you in creating a practical plan that is tailored to the individual’s needs to successfully teach next steps for toilet training.
Contact Name : pathfinders
Contact Email : nlichter@pfamd.org
Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers) Self Advocacy group meeting–
Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers) Self Advocacy group meetingWe 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- 443-468-9815Contact Name : --
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Mid-Atlantic Human Service Corporation Main Office
2109 Laurel Bush Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21015Toilet Training Strategies–
Toilet Training StrategiesNext Kinera Connect/Kinera Cares Parent & Caregiver Meeting:
Save-the-date for Parent/caregiver Meeting: Wednesday, January 13, 7pm, with special guest Katie Peternel, BCBA, QACPS. Topic: Toilet Training Strategies
Email Julie@kinera.org for secure meeting links and to be added to our mailing list.
Contact Name : Julie Valicello
Contact Email : Julie@kinera.org
- Parent Coaching
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Parent CoachingBeing 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.orgContact Name : --
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Lighthouse, Inc
60 Mellor Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228HCAS Family Support Group–
HCAS Family Support GroupJoin other family members for this four-part monthly support group series.
This group is led by our Family Navigator, a licensed clinical social worker. Meets monthly with a different topic each month.
A one-time registration is required to receive the monthly Webex login.
FREE but a one-time registration is required to receive the Webex login.
Contact Name : Susanne Mason
Contact Email : susanne.mason@howard-autism.org
- VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
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VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn 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.
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Online - Cecil County Public Schools’ Parent Resource Center Virtual Support Sessions
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Cecil County Public Schools’ Parent Resource Center Virtual Support SessionsAn informal opportunity for parents to chat with each
other and the PRC staff, share strategies, and to network
with other families with children with special needs or
developmental delays.Contact Name : Cecil County PRC
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
- Medicaid Long Term Care Asset Protection Planning
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Medicaid Long Term Care Asset Protection PlanningJoin Elville and Associates’ Principal and senior elder law attorney Lindsay V.R. Moss as she offers this webinar presentation that will shed light on options for pre-crisis planning techniques and asset protection as well as crisis planning techniques and what assistance is available.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Pre-Crisis Planning and Asset Protection (utilizing Medicaid’s 5-year look back)
- Estate planning techniques for married couples vs. single individuals
- Trust-based plans – Medicaid Asset Protection Trust vs. Veterans Asset Protection Trust
- Preserving the equity in the home - Crisis Planning and Assistance o Asset purchase strategies – allowable expenditures
- Asset transfer strategies o Caregivers – payment for informal caregiving services
- Medicaid compliant annuities for the benefit of community spouses
- Promissory Notes
- Protecting Assets after qualifying for Medicaid Long Term Care
Contact Name : Jeff Stauffer
Contact Email : jeff@elvilleassociates.com
