Calendar
Events in December 2021
- Echolalia and Autism: Its Function and Expanding Self-Generated Language
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Echolalia and Autism: Its Function and Expanding Self-Generated LanguageDeborah Crawford, MS, CCC-SLP will present "Echolalia and Autism: Understanding Its Function and Expanding Self-Generated Language" on Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. EST as part of the CARD Fall Training Series.
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may often engage in echolalia. This can present as repeating what someone has said or even lines from television shows and movies. Although it may seem meaningless, research has shown that echolalia is a purposeful function of communication. This training will discuss how children with ASD learn language and dive into the reasoning behind their usage of echolalia. The speaker will provide strategies for teaching and expanding the language of children with ASD while exploring self-generated language.
By the end of the training, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss how children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) learn language and their usage of echolalia
- Identify communicative functions of echolalia
- Implement strategies for expanding echolalia into more flexible and spontaneous language
Education professionals, healthcare professionals, related service providers, family members and community members are all invited to attend.
Contact Name : CARD
Contact Email : CARDOutreachandTraining@KennedyKrieger.org>
Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to Know–
Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to KnowBaby Navigator is collaborating with the Reading Rockets to bring this webinar series to you. We watch videos together that show how to turn activities you’re doing everyday into learning moments for your baby . . . how to support your baby through challenging moments to get ahead of the terrible twos . . . and much more. These simple moments matter. Especially because your baby’s brain is developing at an amazing rate. What you do and say now can make all the difference.
Each webinar will cover the following agenda:
What does it take to learn to talk — gestures, sounds, actions and more
How to support your baby’s learning in everyday activities
How to get ahead of the terrible twos
Why join Baby Navigator — learn about our free online resources and tools from pregnancy until your baby turns 24 months old
We will feature new content and videos each webinar to focus our conversation about social communication milestones in babies from birth to 24 months and how to support your baby’s learning.Contact Name : Autism Navigator
Contact Email : support@autismnavigator.com
- About Autism in Toddlers
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About Autism in ToddlersThis webinar series will help you learn about the core diagnostic features and early signs of autism in toddlers and see early intervention in action.
Each webinar will cover the following agenda:
What is autism and what are the early signs in toddlers?
Watch video clips together — Practice observing early signs of autism and see early intervention in action
How Autism Navigator online courses and tools can help you
We will feature new content and videos each webinar to cover key topics in About Autism in Toddlers.Contact Name : Autism Navigator
Contact Email : support@autismnavigator.com
- Mom 2 Mom Virtual Support Group
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Mom 2 Mom Virtual Support GroupJoin us on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 1-3 pm
Contact Name : One World Center for Autism - Brenda Reed
Contact Email : brenda@worldforautism.org
- 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.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Cross Keys
BALTIMORE, MD 21210Chess Club–
Chess ClubCome join us for an inclusive ALL AGES AND ABILITES CHESS CLUB! This club is an opportunity to come together, enjoy the game of chess, and socialize. We will have a few other select board games available for those that would like to play (connect four, cribbage, mancala, card games).
ALL AGES AND ABILITES are welcome. Parents are required to stay with any children under the age of 18.
No RSVP required; just come out and enjoy!
**Please note that each person is responsible for following current CDC and Government recommended COVID-19 guidelines.
This Chess Club will meet on the 1st Sunday of the month.
Contact Name : Autism York
Contact Email : info@autismyork.org
Location:
Little Friends Child Care, LLC , York
625 Chambers Road
YorkSetting Personal Boundaries - Interactive Webinar + Q&A–
Setting Personal Boundaries - Interactive Webinar + Q&Aoin us for a LIVE interactive webinar to explore how go about setting healthy personal boundaries.
This interactive webinar will address the following questions:
- What are personal boundaries?
- How enforcing boundaries strengthens relationships
- Self-care, identity, and self-esteem
- How to stop fighting and communicate so that others to take you seriously
- Open Q&A Discussion (your questions!)
NOTE: This webinar is INTERACTIVE. This means you will be invited to respond to discussion questions, share your experience, give your opinion, and, of course, ask questions of your own! (all participation is voluntary)
Event Details:
Start Time: 11am, Monday 6th December 2021, AEDT (i.e. Melbourne time, GMT+11)
(Click here to view equivalent timezone in your city.)Duration: 90 mins
Includes interactive Q&A discussion via ZoomNote: Webinar recording is available for 2 weeks after the event
Contact Name : Explaining Autism
Contact Email : info@autismexplained.com.au
- Baltimore County Public Schools SECAC Meeting
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Baltimore County Public Schools SECAC Meeting
Contact Name : Ellen Galvez
Contact Email : egalvez@bcps.org
- PFA Presents - 1 in 52 Has Autism. Who Do You Know? - Calvert County
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PFA Presents - 1 in 52 Has Autism. Who Do You Know? - Calvert CountyPathfinders for Autism has trained teachers, parents, police officers, doctors, and many more on Understanding Autism. Now it’s time to train everyone in-between!
Join PFA trainers, for an “Understanding Autism” workshop that is designed for the entire community. Learn more about Pathfinders for Autism’s mission, explore our website, and have a chance to ask questions.
Date/Time:
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
6 pm to 8 pmLocation:
Calvert County Board of Education
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Contact Name : Neal Lichter
Contact Email : nlichter@pathfindersforautism.org
Location:
Calvert County Board of Education
1305 Dares Beach Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678Voices 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 - PFA Holiday Bazaar
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PFA Holiday BazaarJoin the staff of PFA and celebrate the holiday season with a Pop-Up Shop of your favorite PFA merchandise (gift wrapping available). Enjoy holiday treats and support Pathfinders for Autism. Resources available throughout the day.
Contact Name : Katie Ramirez
Contact Email : kramirez@pfamd.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.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
OnlineGrupo De Apoyo Para El Bienestar de Padres–
Grupo De Apoyo Para El Bienestar de Padres
Contact Name : Prince George's County Department of Special Education
Contact Email : jhflc.familysupport@pgcps.org
Parent Wellness Support Group–
Parent Wellness Support GroupThis group will provide parents with support, tools, strategies, and resources. Our goal is to help parents "refuel" while lowering their levels of stress, frustration, and anxiety. Parents will learn to support their own mental well being as well as that of their family members.
Contact Name : Prince George's County Department of Special Education
Contact Email : jhflc.familysupport@pgcps.org
- PFA Presents - TGIF Yoga
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PFA Presents - TGIF YogaPathfinders for Autism and Child’s Heart Yoga are teaming up for a series of FREE yoga classes to provide a much needed mental health break for everyone.
Join us for a free, virtual, all ages, family friendly yoga class taught by Bridget Strama of Child’s Heart Yoga. The event(s) are free, but a one-time registration is required. Please note: This is a new registration form and any previous registrants will need to re-register.
A Zoom link will be sent out before each class to join in. You only need to register once to sign up for the series. Feel free to attend one or all of the classes!
DATES
(each event starts at 4:30 pm):
Friday, December 10, 2021
Friday, January 7, 2022
Friday, February 4, 2022
Friday, March 4, 2022
Friday, April 1, 2022
Friday, May 6, 2022Contact Name : Pathfinders for Autism
Contact Email : nlichter@pfamd.org
- Drive-Thru Visit with Santa
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Drive-Thru Visit with SantaEnjoy a fun, drive-thru visit with Santa Tommy right in the HCAS parking lot on December 11th from 10am-Noon! Greet Santa right from the comfort of your own car and receive a holiday goodie bag.
Contact Name : Howard County Autism Society
Contact Email : susanne.mason@howard-autism.org
Location:
Howard County Autism Society
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive
Suite 308
Columbia, MD 21046PFA Presents - PFA’S SWIM PARTY – OCEAN PINES SPORTS CORE POOL–
PFA Presents - PFA’S SWIM PARTY – OCEAN PINES SPORTS CORE POOLALL SKILL LEVELS AND AGES ARE WELCOME!
Whether your loved one swims like a fish or has never stepped foot in the pool, this event offers something for everyone in the family.
Pathfinders for Autism will have safety resources available.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Limit (6) passes per family.
Date/Time
Sunday, December 11, 2021
5:15 pm to 7:15 pmLocation
Ocean Pines Sports Core Pool
11144 Cathell Road
Ocean Pines, MD 21811Swim diapers are permitted.
FREE to attend, however, you MUST register.
Contact Name : Pathfinders for Autism
Contact Email : nlichter@pathfindersforautism.org
Location:
Ocean Pines Sports Core Pool
11144 Cathell Road
Ocean Pines, MD, MD 21811 - 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
Location:
OnlineHonestly Autism Market and Resource Fair–
Honestly Autism Market and Resource Fair
A small event to remind us all of the warm and vibrant community and connection we share!
We could not let the sun set on another year without creating a space to connect and support each other! From the same hearts that brought you Honestly Autism Day , comes a smaller event to simply bring us together. There will be resources, a market with Autistic vendors, raffles, hot cocoa and more!
Masks are required for this event. You must register in advance for your time to attend.
Contact Name : Autism Society Baltimore Chesapeake
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
- Autism Navigator How-To Guide for Families
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Autism Navigator How-To Guide for FamiliesAutism Navigator is collaborating with Autism Science Foundation to bring this webinar series to you. This webinar will help you learn about our How-To Guide for Families online course and ways you can use this resource to engage your child in activities you’re already doing every day and help develop your child’s social communication skills.
Each webinar will cover the following agenda:
What it takes to learn to talk—gestures, sounds, actions and more
How to support your child’s learning in everyday activities
How Autism Navigator and Baby Navigator online resources can help each family
We will feature new content and videos each webinar to focus our conversation about how to actively engage your child using evidence-based strategies in everyday activities. We will also have featured guests regularly that will be announced.Contact Name : Autism Navigator
Contact Email : support@autismnavigator.com
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:
Online - My Child was Diagnosed with Autism, Now What?
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My Child was Diagnosed with Autism, Now What?If your child has recieved an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and you are wondering how to best support them now and into adulthood, this is the seminar for you. Join us for an informative session that will arm you with tools and resources to utilize as you begin your journey as an "Autism parent or caregiver."
This event will be led by professionals who specialize in behavior and supporting families like yours
About the organization:
We affirm children, teens, and young adults who exhibit social, emotional, learning, and behavioral concerns using Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) with a strengths-based and trauma informed approach. We not only uplift children and teens , but empower parents and siblings of our neurodivergent and/or disabled clients with the common goal of enhancing the quality of life for the entire household through the provision of mental health services, parent guidance, advocacy tools, and group sessions.
Contact Name : Denisha Gingles
Contact Email : info@signatureaba.com
Location:
Signature Behavioral Health
7001 Johnnycake Road
Suite 106
Windsor Mill, MD 21244 - Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to Know
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Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to KnowBaby Navigator is collaborating with the Reading Rockets to bring this webinar series to you. We watch videos together that show how to turn activities you’re doing everyday into learning moments for your baby . . . how to support your baby through challenging moments to get ahead of the terrible twos . . . and much more. These simple moments matter. Especially because your baby’s brain is developing at an amazing rate. What you do and say now can make all the difference.
Each webinar will cover the following agenda:
What does it take to learn to talk — gestures, sounds, actions and more
How to support your baby’s learning in everyday activities
How to get ahead of the terrible twos
Why join Baby Navigator — learn about our free online resources and tools from pregnancy until your baby turns 24 months old
We will feature new content and videos each webinar to focus our conversation about social communication milestones in babies from birth to 24 months and how to support your baby’s learning.Contact Name : Autism Navigator
Contact Email : support@autismnavigator.com
Support Group - Supporting Behavior Change–
Support Group - Supporting Behavior ChangeThis support group will use principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help parents understand and address problem behaviors that their child may exhibit at home and/or school.
Contact Name : Prince George's County Department of Special Education
Contact Email : jhflc.familysupport@pgcps.org
- Brown on the Spectrum's Virtual Teen Meetup
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Brown on the Spectrum's Virtual Teen MeetupJoin Brown on the Spectrum as we host our 'Teen Social' meetup for youth ages 12-19!
We will meet on the third Friday of every month.
Please share with your friends and networks who may be interested.
Be sure to register today at the link below.
Looking forward to seeing you!Contact Name : Devan Southerland
Contact Email : devan@brownonthespectrum.com
- AJ Drexel Autism Institute Father's Support Group
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AJ Drexel Autism Institute Father's Support Group
Contact Name : AJ Drexel Autism Institute
Contact Email : autisminstitute@drexel.edu
- Rockin' Santa Event - Session 1
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Rockin' Santa Event - Session 1Santa will be hanging out and playing with the kids. Bring your camera to get some great photo shots!
Contact Name : Trey Wooton
Contact Email : info@werockthespectrumforesthill.com
Location:
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
1998 Rock Springs Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050Rockin' Santa Event - Session 2–
Rockin' Santa Event - Session 2Santa will be hanging out and playing with the kids. Bring your camera to get some great photo shots!
Contact Name : Trey Wooton
Contact Email : info@werockthespectrumforesthill.com
Location:
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
1998 Rock Springs Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050Rockin' Santa Event - Session 3–
Rockin' Santa Event - Session 3Santa will be hanging out and playing with the kids. Bring your camera to get some great photo shots!
Contact Name : Trey Wooton
Contact Email : info@werockthespectrumforesthill.com
Location:
We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym
1998 Rock Springs Rd
Forest Hill, MD 21050 - 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 : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Online - Autism Navigator How-To Guide for Families
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Autism Navigator How-To Guide for FamiliesAutism Navigator is collaborating with Autism Science Foundation to bring this webinar series to you. This webinar will help you learn about our How-To Guide for Families online course and ways you can use this resource to engage your child in activities you’re already doing every day and help develop your child’s social communication skills.
Each webinar will cover the following agenda:
What it takes to learn to talk—gestures, sounds, actions and more
How to support your child’s learning in everyday activities
How Autism Navigator and Baby Navigator online resources can help each family
We will feature new content and videos each webinar to focus our conversation about how to actively engage your child using evidence-based strategies in everyday activities. We will also have featured guests regularly that will be announced.Contact Name : Autism Navigator
Contact Email : support@autismnavigator.com