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.
Families are invited to attend a weekly play and learning time with their child: birth to age 5 of all abilities. Children will learn through play and parents/caregivers will be able to access resources and support from the staff of the Parent Resource Center. Join us for playtime, crafts, social skills, and music & movement activities.
Please note: Playgroup will not be held if schools are closed or there is a 2-hour delay.
Contact Name : Cecil County Public Schools Parent Resource Center for Special Education
Contact Email : PRC@ccps.org
Location: CCPS Parent Resource Center for Special Education 203 Newark Avenue Gilpin Manor Elementary School Elkton, Maryland 21921
Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Registration required. If you would like a reminder for this class, please provide an email address.
*Registration is required.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location: Howard County Library System / Elkridge Branch 6540 Washington Blvd Elkridge, MD 21075
Depression in Tweens and Teens is quite common, and the consequences can be devastating. In this workshop, parents and caregivers will learn about causes of depression, how to identify signs of depression versus naturally occurring teen moodiness, prevention strategies that can be completed by parents and/ or their child, and how to assist your child through their depression. Presented by Tana Hope, Ph.D. The Child and Family Therapy Clinic of the Department of Behavioral Psychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Registration is REQUIRED and LIMITED! To register for this FREE workshop, contact the BCPS-Special Education Resource Center at 410-887-5443 or email serc@bcps.org
Contact Name : Lisa Diffenderfer
Contact Email : ldiffenderfer@bcps.org
Location: Baltimore County Public Library, Arbutus Branch, Meeting room 855 Sulphur Spring Road Arbutus, MD 21227
Parent Child Journey -- An Individualized Approach to Raising Your Challenging Child
November 6, 2019 –
Dr. Dan Shapiro’s Parent Child Journey – An Individualized Approach for Raising Your Challenging Child is a 10-session program for parents of children (ages preschool through early adolescence) with difficult behaviors. It is designed to help parents identify the sources of their children’s challenges and learn what they can do about them. During each session, we will discuss proactive strategies for raising children with difficult temperaments and developmental differences. The emphasis is on customizing the strategy to fit each child’s unique profile while taking parents’ profiles into account as well. Different children, different parents, different approaches.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference
November 7-8, 2019
Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference A Collaborative Conference Event
Join us to learn how Fortune 500 companies and other employers, large and small, are partnering with community resources, higher education, and state agencies to build more inclusive hiring programs that deliver business results. Experts will share their best practices, model programs and strategies to hire, train and manage uniquely talented individuals with autism and other neurological differences.
Keynote Speakers: John Elder Robinson, Paul Shattuck PhD & Tom D'Eri
Autism at work panel: Jamell Mitchell, James Mahoney & Jose Velasco
Contact Name : Neurodiversity Conference Committee
Maryland Rehabilitation Association MSDE Division of Rehabilitation Services Presents: Maryland Rehabilitation Conference 2019
Help us celebrate the partnerships between public vocational rehabilitation, community organizations, and the Maryland workforce partners that create successful outcomes for Marylanders with disabilities who want to work.
Keynote Speaker – Dave Steele, poet, author, public speaker, singer, and advocate for the blind. Thursday Lunchtime Speaker – Laura Ferrari, lifestyle and motivational speaker.
Free Developmental Screenings for Children and Youth
November 7, 2019
Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology students, under supervision of licensed therapists, are offering free developmental screenings for children from birth to Age 4. The screenings provide you with a valuable opportunity to understand how your child’s development compares to typical development in the areas of gross motor, visual motor integration, cognitive-perception, sensory organization, speech, language, and hearing. Consultation regarding the results of the screening will be provided.
Location:
Towson University Institute for Well-Being Speech-Language Pathology & Occupational Therapy Programs
One Olympic Place, RM 200
Towson, MD 21204
Pre-Teen Online Peer Social Group & Parental Consultation
November 7, 2019 –
We are offering two Online Social Skills Groups this fall.
Our Pre-Teen Group is geared for individuals between the ages of 9-14 years. The group is taught by a licensed BCBA and we utilize the PEERS ® Curriculum to teach and practice a variety of social skills. Each week consists of a Social Group meeting for the participants to learn and practice skills followed by a parent meeting to learn the next week’s lessons and how to support their child. All meetings take place through our HIPAA compliant video-conferencing software, Zoom.
Pre-Teen Group: Meetings every Thursday from 5-7pm from October 3rd to November 14th via Zoom
If you have any questions or would like more information about our services and our models of treatment, please contact Meredith Kimener at 703.635.6846 or mkimener@autismspectrumalliance.com.
Families of individuals seen at CARD are welcome to join this weekly support group. Talking points may include, but are not limited to:
--Dealing with new diagnosis
--Advocating for your child
--Locating resources/services
--Family Impact
--Navigating the IFSP & IEP process
--Self-care
--Guest speakers!
Children ages 3+ are welcome to stay in CARD's attended playroom while their families attend group.
No registration required.
Location: Creamer Building
3901 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21211
3rd Floor Large Conference Room
Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference
November 7-8, 2019
Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference A Collaborative Conference Event
Join us to learn how Fortune 500 companies and other employers, large and small, are partnering with community resources, higher education, and state agencies to build more inclusive hiring programs that deliver business results. Experts will share their best practices, model programs and strategies to hire, train and manage uniquely talented individuals with autism and other neurological differences.
Keynote Speakers: John Elder Robinson, Paul Shattuck PhD & Tom D'Eri
Autism at work panel: Jamell Mitchell, James Mahoney & Jose Velasco
Contact Name : Neurodiversity Conference Committee
Maryland Rehabilitation Association MSDE Division of Rehabilitation Services Presents: Maryland Rehabilitation Conference 2019
Help us celebrate the partnerships between public vocational rehabilitation, community organizations, and the Maryland workforce partners that create successful outcomes for Marylanders with disabilities who want to work.
Keynote Speaker – Dave Steele, poet, author, public speaker, singer, and advocate for the blind. Thursday Lunchtime Speaker – Laura Ferrari, lifestyle and motivational speaker.
Transition Symposium - Stop Waiting and Start Planning!
November 9, 2019 –
Keynote Presentation:
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Preparation for a successful adulthood and employment starts during childhood. For youth with disabilities the question “what do you want
to be when you grow up?” is often avoided. Families and youth need to start these conversations early. Joan and Josie Badger will discuss what
“growing up” looked like for a family with high expectations for their daughter with a disability within the complicated, inaccessible, and
often scary path to adulthood.
Breakout Session Topics Include
• DDA Services • DORS Services
• Employment • Mental Health Services
• Transition Planning •Transportation
• Vocational Training • Sessions for Transitioning Youth
Teen & Young Adults Traveling Social Club Ages 14-24
November 9, 2019 –
Our World Explorers is an Individual Support Service of the One World Center for Autism, Inc., which offers a monthly social outlet with community integration for teens and young adults with autism and related special needs. Caregivers can relax and restore with the security of knowing their teen or young adult with special needs is in a safe and empowering environment.
Location:
One World Center for Autism, Inc.,
7401 Forbes Blvd., Suite A,
Lanham, MD 20706
Cost:
The cost for this program is $50.00 per participant. This cost includes transportation cost, lunch/refreshments, and arts and crafts supplies. Field trip venue cost will impact price and may increase
depending on venue.
Join us for an evening of accessible programming designed specifically for children with Sensory Processing Disorders and their families. We welcome participants at the end of the day, allowing families to enjoy activities in a quieter, less stimulating environment. Educators from the Walters Art Museum and therapists from Kennedy Krieger Institute will be present.
We welcome:
Families with all levels of museum experience
Excited voices
Weighted blankets and vests
Earplugs and headphones
Hand fidgets
Moments for breaks
Wheelchairs and other mobility devices
Schedule:
4–6 p.m. Facilitated activities throughout the galleries and art studio
4–6 p.m. Sensory Break Areas available
5 p.m. Doors close to the public; activities continue
For more information, please email familyprograms@thewalters.org, or call 410-547-9000, ext. 300.
Spouse Group for Neurotypical Partners in a Neurodiverse Relationship
Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun (ages 3-5 with adult)