Calendar
Events in September 2021
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August 29, 2021
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August 30, 2021
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August 31, 2021
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September 1, 2021(1 event)
Dating While Neurodiverse for Adults 18+Dating While Neurodiverse for Adults 18+ – Building friendships and sharing special moments with a bestie is amazing...but what happens when we want something more? How do we go about doing this? How do we even know what we want? How do we go about this safely? Join us for an 8-week class for neurodiverse adults ages 18+ where we talk about it all! We'll cover everything from the social nuances of dating and navigating relationships to sexual education, consent, and appropriate ways to communicate. This will be a judgment-free zone where neurodiverse individuals can share their anxieties and fears while asking the questions some have been too embarrassed to ask. Class will be held at Barrier-Free's Life Skills & Social Studio - 7520 Main St #103 Sykesville, MD 21784. Class tuition is $80. We offer a two-class trial period, details at the link! |
September 2, 2021(2 events)
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sVIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's – In 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. Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to KnowBaby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to Know – Baby 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 |
September 3, 2021(3 events)
About Autism in ToddlersAbout Autism in Toddlers – This 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? PFA Free Family Fun Event - T.G.I.F. YogaPFA Free Family Fun Event - T.G.I.F. Yoga – Pathfinders for Autism and Child's Heart Yoga are teaming up to try and provide a much needed mental health break for everyone during this hectic time. Starting on Friday, October 23rd at 4:30 p.m. and continuing once a month until March, please join us for a free, virtual, all ages, family friendly yoga class taught by Bridget Strama. The event(s) are free, but a one-time registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent out before each class to join in. PFA Presents - TGIF YogaPFA Presents - TGIF Yoga – Pathfinders for Autism and Child’s Heart Yoga are teaming up for a series of FREE yoga classes to try and provide a much needed mental health break for everyone during this hectic time. Starting on Friday, March 12th at 4:30 p.m. and continuing once a month until October, please 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 register below. 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!
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September 4, 2021
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September 5, 2021(2 events)
Spouse Group for Neurotypical Partners in a Neurodiverse RelationshipSpouse Group for Neurotypical Partners in a Neurodiverse Relationship – Group 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. Chess ClubChess Club –
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September 6, 2021
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September 7, 2021
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September 8, 2021(2 events)
Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers) Self Advocacy group meetingVoices of U.S. (Unified Speakers) Self Advocacy group meeting – We 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). All attendees receive food and drink at every meeting. Parnell Barmer Dating While Neurodiverse for Adults 18+Dating While Neurodiverse for Adults 18+ – Building friendships and sharing special moments with a bestie is amazing...but what happens when we want something more? How do we go about doing this? How do we even know what we want? How do we go about this safely? Join us for an 8-week class for neurodiverse adults ages 18+ where we talk about it all! We'll cover everything from the social nuances of dating and navigating relationships to sexual education, consent, and appropriate ways to communicate. This will be a judgment-free zone where neurodiverse individuals can share their anxieties and fears while asking the questions some have been too embarrassed to ask. Class will be held at Barrier-Free's Life Skills & Social Studio - 7520 Main St #103 Sykesville, MD 21784. Class tuition is $80. We offer a two-class trial period, details at the link! |
September 9, 2021
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September 10, 2021(1 event)
Neurodiverse Art GalleryNeurodiverse Art Gallery – @Barrier-Free, a non-profit that serves Neurodiverse Adults, is hosting an Art Gallery at their Studio in Downtown Sykesville on September 10 & 11! Stop by this open house style event to learn more about Barrier-Free and browse a variety of original art pieces that include canvas paintings, origami, poetry, and more all. The suggested donation to attend is $5. Barrier-Free studio members will be serving light refreshments and handmade treats. Address: |
September 11, 2021(4 events)
Neurodiverse Art GalleryNeurodiverse Art Gallery – @Barrier-Free, a non-profit that serves Neurodiverse Adults, is hosting an Art Gallery at their Studio in Downtown Sykesville on September 10 & 11! Stop by this open house style event to learn more about Barrier-Free and browse a variety of original art pieces that include canvas paintings, origami, poetry, and more all. The suggested donation to attend is $5. Barrier-Free studio members will be serving light refreshments and handmade treats. Address: Community Resource Fair and Free School Supplies Give AwayCommunity Resource Fair and Free School Supplies Give Away – Saturday, September 11 from Noon - 4 pm Restoration Temple Apostolic Center 5225 Hamilton Avenue Baltimore, MD 21206 Social Club - Ages 6 - 9 yrsSocial Club - Ages 6 - 9 yrs – Sensory friendly social club with self-directed and facilitated games of all kinds. Social Club - Ages 10 - 12 yrsSocial Club - Ages 10 - 12 yrs – Sensory friendly social club with self-directed and facilitated games of all kinds. |
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September 12, 2021(1 event)
Sensory-Friendly Sunday at the Nature Center (All ages)Sensory-Friendly Sunday at the Nature Center (All ages) – he center opens early for these events designed for families with kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder, or developmental disabilities. Enjoy activities led by Howard County Park Rangers, Heritage staff and Robinson Nature Center educators. Families can also explore the exhibits (lights/sounds adjusted), Discovery Room, nature trails, outdoor NaturePlace and a themed-sensory pathway. Planetarium open between 11am and noon. Sensory alert maps, sensory backpacks and quiet areas available. |
September 13, 2021
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September 14, 2021(1 event)
Autism Navigator How-To Guide for FamiliesAutism Navigator How-To Guide for Families – Autism 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 |
September 15, 2021(1 event)
Group for Partners with an Asperger's ProfileGroup for Partners with an Asperger's Profile – In 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. |
September 16, 2021(3 events)
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sVIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's – In 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. Baby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to KnowBaby Navigator — What Every Parent Needs to Know – Baby 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 Supporting Paraprofessionals to Implement Functional Communication Training to Address Challenging BehaviorSupporting Paraprofessionals to Implement Functional Communication Training to Address Challenging Behavior – Presented by Virginia Walker, PhD, BCBA-D, and Megan Carpenter, M.Ed.
Paraprofessionals play an important role in assisting educators to support students with autism spectrum disorder, including delivering behavioral supports to those students who engage in persistent challenging behavior. However, paraprofessionals often are inadequately prepared for their role and have received little or no training to address student challenging behavior. During this webinar, we will present findings and implications from a study examining the effects of teacher-delivered training on paraprofessional implementation of an evidence-based practice, functional communication training, for students with autism spectrum disorder who have complex communication needs. In addition, we will offer attendees with practical guidelines for supervising and training paraprofessionals to deliver behavioral supports.
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September 17, 2021(1 event)
Brown on the Spectrum's Virtual Teen MeetupBrown on the Spectrum's Virtual Teen Meetup – Join Brown on the Spectrum as we host our 'Teen Social' meetup for youth ages 12-19! |
September 18, 2021(4 events)
Mommy & Me PlayMommy & Me Play – Sensory friendly social club - self-directed activities in a fun play space for parents / caregivers and preschoolers, including climbing shapes, lights, and sensory boards. AJ Drexel Autism Institute Father's Support GroupAJ Drexel Autism Institute Father's Support Group –
Social Club - Ages 6 - 9 yrsSocial Club - Ages 6 - 9 yrs – Sensory friendly social club with self-directed and facilitated games of all kinds. Social Club - Ages 10 - 12 yrsSocial Club - Ages 10 - 12 yrs – Sensory friendly social club with self-directed and facilitated games of all kinds. |
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September 19, 2021(1 event)
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sVIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's – In 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. |
September 20, 2021(1 event)
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September 21, 2021(3 events)
Yes, your youth CAN work!Yes, your youth CAN work! N/A Yes, your youth CAN work! Transition to life - LEADers follow-up. When: September 28, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This training will be held virtually through Zoom. Join this LEADers follow-up training to discuss:
Featuring speaker: George Tilson Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuf-mhqD0sH9x6VVqshW3H9CjHDyK3kMTY Tailoring, Targeting, And Addressing What Matters: Supporting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who are Living With DementiaTailoring, Targeting, And Addressing What Matters: Supporting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who are Living With Dementia – This presentation will discuss the state of dementia care research and its implications for supporting people with intellectual disabilities who are living with dementia. Drawing upon tested efficacious interventions, specific interventions will be discussed both in terms of their outcomes as well as their essential elements and treatment principles that can be applied to working with people with intellectual disabilities living with dementia. Interventions will be shared that view the individual within their living context and address modifiable factors that may be contributing to care challenges. Interventions assume a person-centric and tailored approach and address the needs of the person as well as their care partners to help support quality of life. VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sVIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's – In 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. |
September 22, 2021
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September 23, 2021(1 event)
Montgomery County Public Schools - SECAC MeetingMontgomery County Public Schools - SECAC Meeting – Anyone involved in Special Education in Montgomery County is invited to attend and participate in our monthly meetings including parents, students, caregivers, educators, community partners, service providers, and school administrators.
We will always welcome your contribution and meaningful input. Please let us know how we can help!
At the end of every SEAC meeting, we will have a parent networking event, a safe place for parents to discuss, share and support one another.
Let your voice be heard!
Join us at the end of the meeting until 9 p.m. (will not be recorded)
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September 24, 2021
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September 25, 2021(1 event)
Mommy & Me PlayMommy & Me Play – Sensory friendly social club - self-directed activities in a fun play space for parents / caregivers and preschoolers, including climbing shapes, lights, and sensory boards. |
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September 26, 2021(2 events)
Run Wild for AutismRun Wild for Autism – 11TH ANNUAL RUN WILD FOR AUTISM 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN & WALK ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT PATHFINDERS FOR AUTISM! Sunday September 26,2021 Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Sensory Sundays at the B&O Railroad MuseumSensory Sundays at the B&O Railroad Museum – Sensory Sundays at the B&O Railroad Museum are designed to create an inclusive and safe atmosphere where all visitors are welcome and supported. In order to accommodate for members of the community who identify as neurodiverse, this program promotes sensory awareness throughout the museum by altering the physical environment as appropriate. Some examples of these changes include: decreased lighting and surround sound, signage communicating the location of exhibits with sounds effects, and temporary “quiet” or “calming” zones. These zones will provide a space dedicated to decreased sensory exposure as well as sensory kits equipped with resources for visitors who need an opportunity to process their emotions and experiences. Throughout the day, visitors will be encouraged to participant in B&O Railroad Museum activities, such as a sensory-friendly train ride on the Mile One Express, a kids craft, and a sensory-friendly tour led by one of our trained staff members. There will also be an opportunity for parents to access resources provided by organizations within the community who support families with special needs children. Overall, Sensory Sundays will continue to establish the B&O Railroad Museum as a location dedicated to the support and inclusion of the neurodiverse community. |
September 27, 2021
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September 28, 2021(2 events)
Autism Navigator How-To Guide for FamiliesAutism Navigator How-To Guide for Families – Autism 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 Buried Treasure: The 7 Golden Rules for Raising Outstanding Minds in a Chaotic World WebinarBuried Treasure: The 7 Golden Rules for Raising Outstanding Minds in a Chaotic World Webinar – The Special Education Resource Center will offer a 2-Part webinar series open to all BCPS parents and employees. This webinar combines the wisdom of successful parents and educators across generations with recent discoveries about how our children’s brains learn and grow. This fusion of old and new wisdom produces 7 Essential Golden Rules to cut through clutter, hype, and misinformation to provide you solid, time-tested , research-backed guidance. |
September 29, 2021(1 event)
Families of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Lessons Learned From COVID-19Families of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Lessons Learned From COVID-19 – Presented by: Priyanka Fernandes, MD, MPH, Candance Gragnani, MD, MPH, and Denise Nunez, MD, MPH Event Topic: Understanding the impact of the pandemic on learning and overall health among those with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families. Description: Autism Intervention Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) researchers are eager to understand more about the education and physical health of autistic individuals during COVID. This webinar will examine ways to assist autistic students during virtual or hybrid education and include ideas for maintaining physical health during the pandemic. Target audiences: Parents, policy-makers, clinicians, and other autism professionals |
September 30, 2021(2 events)
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sVIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's – In 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. Buried Treasure: The 7 Golden Rules for Raising Outstanding Minds in a Chaotic World WebinarBuried Treasure: The 7 Golden Rules for Raising Outstanding Minds in a Chaotic World Webinar – The Special Education Resource Center will offer a 2-Part webinar series open to all BCPS parents and employees. This webinar combines the wisdom of successful parents and educators across generations with recent discoveries about how our children’s brains learn and grow. This fusion of old and new wisdom produces 7 Essential Golden Rules to cut through clutter, hype, and misinformation to provide you solid, time-tested , research-backed guidance. |
October 1, 2021(1 event)
About Autism in ToddlersAbout Autism in Toddlers – This 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? |
October 2, 2021(1 event)
The Grand Carnival: Family Fun DayThe Grand Carnival: Family Fun Day – A Grand Opening Event for the community! Featuring a bounce house, petting zoo, and more! Signature Behavioral Health is an organization that invests in the whole family's right to self-determination by providing meaningful, individualized, and culturally relevant behavioral services. We are celebrating the opening of our therapy office with a Grand Opening Family Day event! Your entire family is welcome to enjoy the petting zoo, bounce house, and more! More 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. |
