Calendar
The week's events
- 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.
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Online - FOUR-PART FALL FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FROM HOWARD COUNTY AUTISM SOCIETY
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FOUR-PART FALL FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FROM HOWARD COUNTY AUTISM SOCIETYFOUR-PART FALL FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP FROM HOWARD COUNTYAUTISM SOCIETY
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm
Virtual Events
September 23 - A Community of support
Meet our Family Navigator, Stacy Hurley, and learn about the new Mentor Program. Brainstorm topics and speakers for spring sessions. Play games for prizes.
October 21 - What is YOUR social capital and how can you better utilize it?
Learn how to expand, maintain and mobilize your network of support.
November 18 - Self-care for the caregiver and the family member with autism
Discuss compassion fatigue and how to employ the five love languages.
December 16 - Help your child or family member with autism thrive!
Explore strategies to improve communication, maintain schedules and consistency, engage and build on interests, and reinforce positive behaviors.
All sessions are facilitated by Stacy Hurley, Licensed Certified Social Worker form the Howard County Autism Society. Families with children of all ages with autism are welcome!
Registration is required to receive the WebEx login for this monthly event; the login will be the same for all four sessions. Register at https://app.donorview.com/g135k
Sponsored by the Howard County Autism Society.
Contact Name : Howard County Autism Society
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
- Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres / Latino Family Support Group
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Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres / Latino Family Support GroupLa Sociedad de Autismo del Condado de Howard lo invita a asistir a un grupo para familias de habla hispana que tienen un niño con autismoPara más información y para inscribirse, contacte a: Marianela Estrada emailnella22@gmail.com; 973-223-1024
Conducted in Spanish, this family support group meets monthly. For additional information, contact Marianela Estrada at emailnella22@gmail.com or 973-223-1024.
Webex Login:
Contact Name : Marianela Estrada
Contact Email : emailnella22@gmail.com
- Sibshops - Sibling Support Group
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Sibshops - Sibling Support GroupFor ages 4 to 13. The Arc Baltimore offers free monthly support workshops, called Sibshops on the third Saturday each month. Each workshop allows brothers and sisters of children with special needs to participate in a fun, energetic, and activity driven experience. Sibshops intermingles discussion activities, games, food and, most of all, peer support. Please come and join us.
For more information or to send registration by Monday prior to SibShops:
Jasmyne Ford – jford@thearcbaltimore.org
Phone – 410-296-2272 ext. 5308
Fax – 443-279-3422Contact Name : Jasmyne Ford
Contact Email : jford@thearcbaltimore.org
- 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
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Location:
Lighthouse, Inc
60 Mellor Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228 - Dad’s Virtual Holiday Night Out!
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Dad’s Virtual Holiday Night Out!Join other dads for a virtual night out!
Registration required to receive the Webex login by email.
Contact Name : Howard County Autism Society
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