Calendar
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| February 28, 2021 | March 1, 2021
BCPS SECAC Meeting |
March 2, 2021
Lifeskills Program at CARD: A Collaborative Approach Between Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology. |
March 3, 2021 | March 4, 2021 | March 5, 2021 | March 6, 2021 | ||
| March 7, 2021 | March 8, 2021
Creating a Peer Support Team for First Responders |
March 9, 2021
Promoting Functional Communication Within and Outside the ABA Paradigm |
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Contact Name : Autism Navigator
Contact Email : autismnavigator@med.fsu.edu
The Autism Caregiver Support Meetings - Behavior Q and A
The Autism Caregiver Support Meetings - Behavior Q and AMarch 12, 2021 –
Presenters- Hilary Mangi & Bryce Girardi, BCBAs
Contact Name : Ilene Berman
Contact Email : iberman@bcps.org
Autism and the LGBTQIA+ Community
Autism and the LGBTQIA+ CommunityMarch 16, 2021 –
This 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
APPLY NOW FOR GUIDING THE JOURNEY
APPLY NOW FOR GUIDING THE JOURNEYMarch 20, 2021 –
The 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 Maryland
Contact Name : Parents Place of Maryland
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
Parent Coaching
Parent CoachingMarch 20, 2021 –
Being 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.org
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Lighthouse, Inc
60 Mellor Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
Beyond Treatment: Strategies and Support
Beyond Treatment: Strategies and SupportMarch 22, 2021 –
More 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
Special Education Law During the COVID-19 PandemicMarch 23, 2021 –
Mallory 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
CCPS Parent Resource Center for Special Education (PRC) - Virtual Resource Conference
CCPS Parent Resource Center for Special Education (PRC) - Virtual Resource ConferenceMarch 23, 2021 –
Workshop Sessions on Communication/Advocacy Skills and School Anxiety!
Connections with Community Agencies!
Questions? Reach out to the Parent Resource Center at prc@ccps.org or 410-996-5637
Contact Name : Parent Resource Center
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
PFA and the Howard County Autism Society Present - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM: IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN HANDWRITING
PFA and the Howard County Autism Society Present - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM: IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN HANDWRITINGMarch 25, 2021 –
In 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
The Autism Caregiver Support Meetings – Transition to Adult Living
The Autism Caregiver Support Meetings – Transition to Adult LivingMarch 26, 2021 –
Presented by BCPS Facilitators
Contact Name : Ilene Berman
Contact Email : iberman@bcps.org
APPLY NOW FOR GUIDING THE JOURNEY
APPLY NOW FOR GUIDING THE JOURNEYMarch 27, 2021 –
The 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 Maryland
Contact Name : Parents Place of Maryland
Contact Email : --
Managing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Managing Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum DisorderMarch 30, 2021 –
This 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
CCPS Parent Resource Center for Special Education (PRC) - Virtual Resource Conference
CCPS Parent Resource Center for Special Education (PRC) - Virtual Resource ConferenceMarch 30, 2021 –
Workshop Sessions on Communication/Advocacy Skills and School Anxiety!
Connections with Community Agencies!
Questions? Reach out to the Parent Resource Center at prc@ccps.org or 410-996-5637
Contact Name : Parent Resource Center
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org