Calendar
Events in February 2021
- Parenting and High Functioning Autism: Skills and Strategies to Better Support Your Child or Teen
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Parenting and High Functioning Autism: Skills and Strategies to Better Support Your Child or TeenChildren 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 informationContact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
- Parenting and High Functioning Autism: Skills and Strategies to Better Support Your Child or Teen
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Parenting and High Functioning Autism: Skills and Strategies to Better Support Your Child or TeenChildren 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.
Contact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!–
Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!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.
Contact Name : Susanne Mason
Contact Email : susanne.mason@howard-autism.org
Adult Social Group–
Adult Social GroupThis group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently meeting virtually each Saturday at 5:30pm. To join, email ekmyers@gmail.com.
Contact Name : Erik Myers
Contact Email : ekmyers@gmail.com
- 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.
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.
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.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Chuck E. Cheese
6637 Gov Ritchie & I-695
Glen Burnie, MD 21061 - Rethinking ADHD: What Works, What Doesn't and Why
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Rethinking ADHD: What Works, What Doesn't and WhyThe Special Education Resource Center will offer a two session (2 Day) webinar. Frank Kros, MSW, JD from the Transformation Education Institute will present. Participants will learn how to become the “surrogate frontal lobes” for their ADHD students and how to change their view of ADHD from a purely behavioral disorder to a unique brain construct that can be accommodated with highly successful outcomes.
This 2 session webinar will be offered on the following days:
1st Session: Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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2nd Session Thursday, February 11, 2021, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m..Participants must register via Eventbrite. Register once for both sessions.
Contact Name : felicia patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
- Putting It All Together – A Diagnosis to Adulthood Guide of Navigating the Disability World
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Putting It All Together – A Diagnosis to Adulthood Guide of Navigating the Disability WorldJoin Elville and Associates as we welcome back guest presenter Eric Jorgensen, a Special Needs Advisor who provides a complete timeline overview of what families and the professionals they work with can expect from the original diagnosis until the child survives the parents. Eric will highlight key times when specific planning items such as completing an estate plan, getting life insurance, or applying for SSI should be completed. He will also discuss potentially lesser-known resources such as Low Intensity Support Services and Pre-Employment Transition Services.
Key takeaways include:
– Life insurance, ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts are critical tools, but not the plan
– Don’t wait until your child is in the last year of school to think about his or her transition
– You are not applying for benefits for you — delaying because it doesn’t seem worth the effort could be sabotaging your child
Please RSVP using the link to receive your personal link to the webinar ahead of time. Should you have any questions beforehand, please contact Community Relations Director Jeff Stauffer at 443-937-3720 x117, or at jeff@elvilleassociates.com.
1.5 continuing education hours will be available for professional who attend this presentation.
#elvilleeducation
Contact Name : Jeffrey Stauffer
Contact Email : jeff@elvilleassociates.com
Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Virtual Learning–
Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Virtual LearningNew Year, New Free Webinars from Quality Trust for DC Parents and Caregivers
Please join us for the 2021 “Hot Topics” series! We have set up free webinars on topics chosen by people with disabilities and their families. In this series, you will learn practical information and strategies to help people and families in the District to get the most out of available supports and services.
In this "Hot Topics" session, you will hear from Jonathan Martinis, Senior Legal Director at the Burton Blatt Institute, on how to get the educational supports and services that your students need during the pandemic. Rhonda White, QT Family Ties of DC Program Coordinator, will facilitate question & answer and a discussion to make sure you learn what you want and need.
If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda White at rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org or (202)302-6635.
Contact Name : Rhonda White
Contact Email : rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org
- Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!
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Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!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.
Contact Name : Susanne Mason
Contact Email : susanne.mason@howard-autism.org
Adult Social Group–
Adult Social GroupThis group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently meeting virtually each Saturday at 5:30pm. To join, email ekmyers@gmail.com.
Contact Name : Erik Myers
Contact Email : ekmyers@gmail.com
- PFA Family Fun Event - BINGO
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PFA Family Fun Event - BINGOThis activity is FREE to register! Please register one email that will receive access to the Zoom link and indicate how many BINGO cards your family will need (up to 6 per family). Once registration is closed, 48 hours before our BINGO Game, you will receive a Zoom link for our game and a link to access your bingo cards. Each person will use ONE Bingo card. We will play 4 games, so you can either print your card 4 times, or use your card online and you will be able to clear your card each time.
Contact Name : pathfinders
Contact Email : nlichter@pathfindersforautism.org
- Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Pre-Employment Transition Services
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Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Pre-Employment Transition ServicesPlease join us for the 2021 “Hot Topics” series! We have set up free webinars on topics chosen by people with disabilities and their families. In this series, you will learn practical information and strategies to help people and families in the District to get the most out of available supports and services.
In this "Hot Topics" session, you will hear from Jonathan Martinis, Senior Legal Director at the Burton Blatt Institute, about accessing supports from Rehabilitation Services Administration to help youth and young adults get ready to work and live with independence. Rhonda White, QT Family Ties of DC Program Coordinator, will facilitate question & answer and a discussion to make sure you learn what you want and need
If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda White at rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org or (202)302-6635.
Contact Name : Rhonda White
Contact Email : rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org
Different Kinds of Minds - Dr. Temple Grandin–
Different Kinds of Minds - Dr. Temple GrandinDr. Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works—sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.
Contact Name : Varsity Tutors
Contact Email : (888) 888-0446
- Understanding Your Child's IEP
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Understanding Your Child's IEPThis training is designed to give parents a more in-depth examination of the components of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) document. A closer look at the IEP will help you learn what you need to know to become more effective as an equal member of your child’s IEP team. Presented by Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland
Participants must register via Eventbrite
Contact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
- Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!
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Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!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.
Contact Name : Susanne Mason
Contact Email : susanne.mason@howard-autism.org
Adult Social Group–
Adult Social GroupThis group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently meeting virtually each Saturday at 5:30pm. To join, email ekmyers@gmail.com.
Contact Name : Erik Myers
Contact Email : ekmyers@gmail.com
- Unfair and Unequal: Covid-19 and People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
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Unfair and Unequal: Covid-19 and People with Intellectual & Developmental DisabilitiesJoin the Lurie Institute and the Community Living Policy Center for a webinar discussion between disability community members, self-advocates, and policy researchers. This conversation will elevate the policy and lived experience impacts of COVID-19 among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Leaders and experts from the disability community will consider lessons learned, future federal policies, and ways that policies that promote Home and Community-based Services can provide more equitable social justice during this pandemic.
Presenters:Angel Miles, Healthcare/home and Community Based Services Policy Analysis at Access Living
Julia Bascom, Executive Director at Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Nicole LeBlanc, National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems Group Coordinator, Disability Policy expert.
Scott Landes, Associate Professor of Sociology, Aging Studies Institute, Syracuse UniversityModerator:Joe Caldwell, Director of the Community Living Policy CenterWe have requested CART services and ASL translation. For any other accommodations please contact us at lurie@brandeis.edu as soon as possible.
Contact Name : Lurie Institute and the Community Living Policy Center
Contact Email : lurie@brandeis.edu
- Understanding Your Child's IEP
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Understanding Your Child's IEPThis training is designed to give parents a more in-depth examination of the components of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) document. A closer look at the IEP will help you learn what you need to know to become more effective as an equal member of your child’s IEP team. Presented by Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland
Participants must register via Eventbrite
Contact Name : Felicia Patterson
Contact Email : fpatterson2@bcps.org
- Guardianship and the Alternatives -- What Parents and Family Members Need to Know
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Guardianship and the Alternatives -- What Parents and Family Members Need to KnowOffered by Elville and Associates’ Principal Meghan E. McCulloch, this presentation will discuss the guardianship process in depth and what families and parents need to know to prepare for it. Among the topics of discussion will be:
--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?
--What are the nuances of incapacity planning, including the importance of powers of attorney and advance medical directives in the planning process?
This presentation is open to clients, financial advisors, and the general public. 1.5 continuing education hours are available for professionals who attend this presentation.
Should you have any questions beforehand, please contact Community Relations Director Jeffrey Stauffer at jeff@elvilleassociates.com, or 443-343-8924 x117. We look forward to hosting you!#elvilleeducation
Contact Name : Jeff Stauffer
Contact Email : jeff@elvilleassociates.com
- Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT)
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Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT)Please join us for the 2021 “Hot Topics” series! We have set up free webinars on topics chosen by people with disabilities and their families. In this series, you will learn practical information and strategies to help people and families in the District to get the most out of available supports and services.
In this "Hot Topics" session, you will hear from Jonathan Martinis, Senior Legal Director at the Burton Blatt Institute, about getting medical and independent living supports for children and young adults through Medicaid. Rhonda White, QT Family Ties of DC Program Coordinator, will facilitate questions & answers and a discussion to make sure you learn what you want and need.
If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda White at rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org or (202)302-6635.
Contact Name : Rhonda White
Contact Email : rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org
- Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!
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Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults with Autism – FREE!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.
Contact Name : Susanne Mason
Contact Email : susanne.mason@howard-autism.org
