Calendar
Events in October 2020
- Autism and Epilepsy in Adults
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Autism and Epilepsy in AdultsAutism frequently co-occurs with any of a long list of other conditions, but none may be more closely linked than epilepsy. A significant number of autistic individuals also have epilepsy, according to some reports, suggesting that the two conditions share underlying biology.
This online webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Prior to the webinar, a Zoom link will be sent to you.
Contact Name : Neal Lichter
Contact Email : nlichter@pathfindersforautism.org
- Mental Health and Anxiety
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Mental Health and AnxietyPresented by Gillian Simone, CCPS Psychologist
Information for parents to learn strategies to handle daily stressors and give parents tools to teach kids to take on anxiety causing stressors instead of avoiding them. Gillian will be
presenting a section how to reassure children with special needs and/or anxiety about going back to school after the Covid-19 crisis.To register for this workshop, email the PRC Resource Center at prc@ccps.org.
Contact Name : Cecil County Public Schools’ Parent Resource Center For Special Education
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
- Effective Consequence Strategies to Manage Challenging Behaviors
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Effective Consequence Strategies to Manage Challenging BehaviorsRSVP to dattar@proudmomentsaba.com to attend.
Contact Name : Proud Moments ABA
Contact Email : dattar@proudmomentsaba.com
Location:
Proud Moments ABA - Rockville
15245 Shady Grove Rd
Rockville, MD 20850 - 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 : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Lighthouse, Inc
60 Mellor Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228 - Measuring Student Progress on the IEP
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Measuring Student Progress on the IEPProgress monitoring is built into the IDEA and the IEP’s that are produced. Even in times of crisis, like the current pandemic, we must rely on the data. This workshop will focus on strategies and methods of tracking progress monitoring during virtual learning so parents will be able to support requests for compensatory services from the school systems, if needed.
The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Prior to the webinar, a Zoom link will be sent to you.
Contact Name : Pathfinders for Autism
Contact Email : nlichter@pfamd.org
- Promoting Positive Interaction with Law Enforcement: A Panel Discussion
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Promoting Positive Interaction with Law Enforcement: A Panel DiscussionAt Pathfinders for Autism, we have been training law enforcement on how to best interact with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities since 2012. As a part of PFA’s continuing commitment to promoting positive relationships between those with disabilities and the law enforcement community, we feel there is a need for a holistic approach to this critical conversation. Please join our moderator, former police officer and 105.7 The Fan morning show host, Rob Long, as he and a panel of law enforcement officers discuss the rules that should be followed to help ensure everyone’s safety. The panel will also discuss what caregivers can do to help make it a better interaction for all involved.
The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Prior to the webinar, a Zoom link will be sent to you.
If you have questions for the panel, please submit them to smclaughlin@pfamd.org by October 19.
Contact Name : Pathfinders for Autism
Contact Email : smclaughlin@pfamd.org
