Calendar
The week's events
- Mental Health and Anxiety
–
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
Mom's Night Out (Allegany County)–
Mom's Night Out (Allegany County)WHAT: MOMS NIGHT OUT
WHERE: TOASTED GOAT ** this will be held outside under covered seating area
WHEN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2020
TIME: 6:00 TO ?
RSVP BY: MONDAY, 12:00 NOON ON OCTOBER 12TH by calling 240-920-6829
Contact Name : Regena Fairall
Contact Email : regena.fairall@acpsmd.org
Location:
Toasted Goat
11 W Main St
Frostburg, MD 21532 - CONVERSATIONS SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP
N/A
CONVERSATIONS SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPCONVERSATIONS SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP
SEPTEMBER 9 - OCTOBER 21
TOPICS COVERED:
– Joining & Exiting Conversations
– Maintaining Conversations
– Reading Social Cues
– Making Phone Calls
– Handling DisagreementsWednesdays
September 9th – October 21st
Ages 8-12Register by August 28th
Contact Abby Mameghani
843-816-0480
amameghani@behavioralhealthservices.netContact Name : Abby Mameghani
Contact Email : amameghani@behavioralhealthservices.net
TEEN SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPN/A
TEEN SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPVirtual program that includes a teen meeting followed by a parent meeting each week.
PROGRAM TOPICS
– Conversational skills
– Methods of communicating
– Choosing friends
– Handling difficult situations
– Managing conflictREGISTER BY AUGUST 28TH
7 Weeks – September 8th – October 20thAges 13-18
Utilizes PEERS™ CurriculumContact
Abby Mameghani
843-816-0480
amameghani@behavioralhealthservices.netContact Name : Abby Mameghani
Contact Email : amameghani@behavioralhealthservices.net
- Effective Consequence Strategies to Manage Challenging Behaviors
–
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 20850When They Wander or Run Away Webinar–
When They Wander or Run Away WebinarThis webinar will address reasons why individuals might elope, safety preventive measures parents and caregivers can put into place, and what information is most beneficial for police if your loved one goes missing.
Contact Name : Neal Lichter
Contact Email : nlichter@pathfindersforautism.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 : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Mid-Atlantic Human Service Corporation Main Office
2109 Laurel Bush Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21015Group for Partners with an Asperger's Profile–
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 - 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.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
OnlineBINGO–
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 : Neal Lichter
Contact Email : nlichter@pathfindersforautism.org
Kinera Cares - Tween & Teen Virtual Social Hour–
Kinera Cares - Tween & Teen Virtual Social HourKinera Cares-Tweens & Teen Virtual Social Hour is a monthly program, completely free, for tweens and tweens ages 11 years to 17 years, and is geared for those individuals who have disabilities and special health care needs. Each month we offer fun activities, crafts and games. Some examples of activities include: Comedy Hour, Show-n-Tell, Disney Trivia, Nature Paint Night, and Fun with Poems & Limericks. Siblings that fall into the same age range are welcome to participate, regardless of having a disability/special need, as this program is inclusive. Our Social Hour occurs monthly, the third Thursday of each month, from 7pm-8pm (EST). If you are interested in having your tween/teen join the meeting, please email Julie Vallecillo, Parent Navigator at Kinera, for the parental/caregiver consent form (required): julie@kinera.org.
Contact Name : Julie Vallecillo, Parent Navigator
Contact Email : julie@kinera.org
Location:
Kinera Foundation
115 Sallitt Dr., Suite C
Stevensville, Maryland 21666 - HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS ADULT GROUP
N/A
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS ADULT GROUPHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS ADULT GROUP
SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 17
Every Saturday from
September 12th – October 17th
Register by August 28thOnline interactive social skills group designed to help you
identify, build, and foster healthy relationships. Develop the
skills necessary to form meaningful and healthy relationships
through lessons, activities, and role play scenarios.DESIGNED FOR ADULTS AGES 18-27
Contact Abby Mameghani at 843-816-0480 or amameghani@behavioralhealthservices.net to registe
Contact Name : One World Center for Autism
Contact Email : amameghani@behavioralhealthservices.net
MAIZE QUEST–
MAIZE QUESTJoin us for an adventure at Maize Quest Fun Park. Navigate the 2020 Maize Quest Corn Maze “Sherlock
Holmes: Discover the Clues.” When you are finished, enjoy over 30 other attractions including the bamboo
maze, rope maze, Fun Zone obstacle course, GIANT tube slide and more! (The Hidden Gem Railroad is NOT
included with park admission.)
Autism York will cover the cost of park admission and unlimited hayrides on the Pumpkin Wagon Express for
each person affected by ASD and up to 4 immediate family members for a total of 5 free tickets! (Each
additional ticket can be purchased for the regular admission price at the main entrance.)
**For free admission to the park, you must check in with the Autism York representative between 1:00-
3:00pm to receive your wristband. Once in the park, you are welcome to stay until closing.
Pumpkin picking is available for a fee. Pumpkins are $.75/lb.—no pumpkin costs more than $12.00. Don’t
forget a flashlight if you would like to try the maze in the dark and socks for the jump pad! The snack bar will
be open for food and beverage purchases, but you are permitted to bring your own snacks and drinks, should
you choose.Contact Name : Autism York
Contact Email : info@autismyork.org
Location:
Maize Quest Fun Park
2885 New Park Road,
New Park, PASaturday Night Alive–
Saturday Night AliveParticipants are invited to meet online in October for our virtual SNA event via Zoom! As usual, there will be arts and crafts, dance, an optional Bible lesson, music, and MORE!
Special Halloween Art Project:
Items needed:
white paper cup
battery powered tea light
black marker
As an additional bonus, HU will be providing ACTIVITY BAGS to supplement the full SNA experience (1 per family).
Meeting ID: 834 9676 2479
Passcode: 369134
Contact Name : Haven Universe
Contact Email : hu@havenuniverse.org
