Calendar
Events in March 2021
- Lifeskills Program at CARD: A Collaborative Approach Between Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology.
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Lifeskills Program at CARD: A Collaborative Approach Between Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology.This training will provide an overview of Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ (CARD) Lifeskills Program, a treatment program that is co-facilitated by an occupational therapist and speech-language pathologist. This program focuses on increasing youth's performance within functional, everyday activities and addressing underlying motor skills, communication, and executive functioning skills that might impact independent living. The training will include example lessons and strategies used in groups and with individual patients, and helpful resources and research related to targeting life skills across ages and levels.
Objectives:
- Provide an overview of the Life Skills Program.
- Identify the professional scope of practice.
- Give examples of lessons.
- Provide resources and research.
Contact Name : Hanah Tanenholtz
Contact Email : CARDOutreachandTraining@KennedyKrieger.org
- 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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OnlineSupport 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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- 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.
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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.
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Chuck E. Cheese
6637 Gov Ritchie & I-695
Glen Burnie, MD 21061Spouse Group for Neurotypical Partners in a Neurodiverse Relationship–
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 21210VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's–
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 - Creating a Peer Support Team for First Responders
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Creating a Peer Support Team for First RespondersFirst Responders often deal with the unimaginable which has only become more stressful during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our speakers, Mark Junkerman, Lt. Steve Thomas, and Michelle Warshauer, will discuss the importance of creating a peer support team for First Responders, while going over how Critical Incident Stress Management can help guide peers and clinicians and work together within their roles.
There is no cost to attend this webinar. We are excited to announce that one hour of CEUs is now available for Maryland Police (Course ID: P44425), Corrections (Course ID: C17378) and Emergency Medical Service (Course ID: 2127345) professionals through the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.
Contact Name : NAMI
Contact Email : connection@namimd.org
- Promoting Functional Communication Within and Outside the ABA Paradigm
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Promoting Functional Communication Within and Outside the ABA ParadigmSocial communication deficits are the hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and often impact social communication across different contexts (school, home, community) and across different communication partners (teachers, peers, family). This presentation primarily provides an overview of intervention strategies that promote context-specific communication and identify functionally relevant goals within ABA-based interventions and semi-structured or naturalistic interventions.
Objectives:
- Participants will gain knowledge of evidence-based practices for intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Participants will gain an understanding of intervention approaches used in children with ASD (traditional ABA, contemporary ABA, and naturalistic interventions).
- Participants will understand the intricacies of the ABA dilemma (maintenance goals, generalization to multiple contexts) as it relates to interventions.
- Participants will identify functionally relevant goals (within and outside the ABA paradigm) with clinical case examples.
- Participants will learn strategies to promote functional communication (contexts, conversational partners)—examples for therapists, educators, and parents/families.
Contact Name : Hanah Tanenholtz
Contact Email : CARDOutreachandTraining@KennedyKrieger.org
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's–
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 - Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers) Self Advocacy group meeting
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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 21015 - Autism and the LGBTQIA+ Community
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Autism and the LGBTQIA+ CommunityThis training will discuss research regarding the relationship between autism spectrum disorder (ASD), diversity in gender, and diversity in sexual orientation. Additionally, this training will also explain how to best support individuals in these communities in meeting emotional, social, and treatment needs.
Objectives:
- Educate caregivers on how to best support an individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with diversity in gender and/or diversity in sexual orientation.
- Educate providers on how to best support families with a member in the LGBTQIA+ community with ASD.
Contact Name : Hanah Tanenholtz
Contact Email : CARDOutreachandTraining@KennedyKrieger.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 : --
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Online - APPLY NOW FOR GUIDING THE JOURNEY
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APPLY NOW FOR GUIDING THE JOURNEYThe transition from school to adulthood for youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs can be challenging. This training will help parents navigate the process and develop a vision and transition action plan with their youth. Parents and guardians of transition age youth (ages 14-21) with an IEP or 504 Plan will:
Gain an understanding of their changing role
Complete homework individualized to their youth
Develop a customized Vision and Action Plan
Participants must commit to attending all four sessions and an orientation on March 2. Please apply at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GtJ2021, the deadline is February 16. Sponsored by Parents’ Place of MarylandContact Name : Parents Place of Maryland
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
Parent Coaching–
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 21228 - Beyond Treatment: Strategies and Support
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Beyond Treatment: Strategies and SupportMore than 19 million U.S. adults – nearly 8% of the population – have had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. People of all ages and all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds experience depression, but it does affect some groups more than others.
As important as psychotherapy and medication can be for those who are suffering from depression, often there is the need for additional strategies and support. During this webinar, psychologist Dr. Dan Hale and Rev. Yerby-Hammack will offer valuable suggestions based on both their professional and personal experiences with depression. They will also address some of the difficult challenges family and friends face as they care for a loved one who is experiencing depression.
There is no cost to attend this webinar. While CEUs will not be provided, certificates of attendance will be sent to each attendee the day after the event.
Contact Name : NAMI
Contact Email : connection@namimd.org
- Special Education Law During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Special Education Law During the COVID-19 PandemicMallory Legg, Esq. will provide an overview of special education law during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will learn about laws, guidelines, and resources related to special education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Objectives:
- Participants will learn about laws and guidelines related to special education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Participants will learn about resources related to special education law during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contact Name : Hanah Tanenholtz
Contact Email : CARDOutreachandTraining@KennedyKrieger.org
- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM: IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN HANDWRITING
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM: IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN HANDWRITINGIn this talk, Dr. Dallman will review the importance of mental health in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. He will discuss early risk factors in the identification of mental health challenges (like depression and anxiety) in children with autism. Attendees will also leave the presentation with practical tools that optimize mental health for all children. The talk will also discuss the diverse roles of occupational therapists in supporting the mental health of adolescents on the autism spectrum. Participants will learn how occupational therapists and families can collaborate to ensure children on the autism spectrum thrive.
Contact Name : Neal Lichter
Contact Email : nlichter@pfamd.org
- APPLY NOW FOR GUIDING THE JOURNEY
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APPLY NOW FOR GUIDING THE JOURNEYThe transition from school to adulthood for youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs can be challenging. This training will help parents navigate the process and develop a vision and transition action plan with their youth. Parents and guardians of transition age youth (ages 14-21) with an IEP or 504 Plan will:
Gain an understanding of their changing role
Complete homework individualized to their youth
Develop a customized Vision and Action Plan
Participants must commit to attending all four sessions and an orientation on March 2. Please apply at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GtJ2021, the deadline is February 16. Sponsored by Parents’ Place of MarylandContact Name : Parents Place of Maryland
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- 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
- Managing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Managing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum DisorderThis training will review the prevalence and characteristics of anxiety in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Various clinical presentations of anxiety will be discussed across different age groups and levels of functioning. The latest evidence on treatments, medications, and therapy will be presented.
Objectives:
- Discuss the prevalence and impact of anxiety in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the lifespan.
- Describe the various treatments for anxiety in this group of individuals.
Contact Name : Hanah Tanenholtz
Contact Email : CARDOutreachandTraining@KennedyKrieger.org
- 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.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Online
