Calendar
The week's events
- Kinera Trunk or Treat
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Kinera Trunk or TreatKinera's Trunk or Treat begins at 2pm and will kick off with a Sensory-friendly Trick or Treat experience for children with special needs and their families. Trick or treaters can explore the craft and games station, trick or treat at the vendors tables, all decorated for Halloween, vote for their favorite vendor display, and enjoy snacks, drinks, music and family fun.
At 3pm we open to the general public and offer a great prelude to Halloween Night, or a replacement for door-to-door trick or treating.
This is a FREE family event, but registration is recommended.Contact Name : Kinera Foundation
Contact Email : kate@kinera.org
Location:
Kinera
115 Sallitt Drive, Suite C
Stevensville, MD 21666 - New to Special Education (or do you need a refresher)?
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New to Special Education (or do you need a refresher)?Feeling lost in the special education world? Please join us for an informal discussion on the information you need to help understand the many forms and acronyms that you have been seeing. What is an IEP? What does 5 days, 60 days, 90 days mean to me? What is a good goal for my child? Come in with any papers or forms you have questions about. We are here to help you help your child! Registration appreciated, but not required.
Contact Name : Cecil County Public School 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 21921Parent Chat Session–
Parent Chat SessionAn informal opportunity for parents to chat with each other and the PRC staff, share strategies and network with other families whose children have special needs. Registration not required.
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 21921Cyber Safety: Gaming and Social Media--A Brain Perspective–
Cyber Safety: Gaming and Social Media--A Brain PerspectiveCyber Safety: Gaming and Social Media - A Brain PerspectiveDr. Vince Culotta of Neurobehavioral AssociatesThis presentation will examine the impact of social media and video games among children and adolescents from a neuroscience perspective. Dr. Culotta will review data regarding the use of networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, and Tumblr. Texting/sexting and safety for adolescents will be discussed. Recommendations will be offered regarding a more healthy strategy for social media and video game use in the home.Location:Howard County Autism Society at the NonProfit Collaborative of Howard County9770 Patuxent Woods Drive (Training Room)Columbia, MD 21046*Park at the rear of the building. Enter through the double glass doors at the circular drive into our lobby and follow signs to the Training Room.
Contact Name : pathfinders
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
Teen & Adult Online Peers Social Skills Group & Parent Consultation.–
Teen & Adult Online Peers Social Skills Group & Parent Consultation.We are offering two Online Social Skills Groups this fall.
Our Teen/Adult Group is geared for individuals between the ages of 15-21 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.
Teen/Adult Group: Meetings every Monday from 5-7pm from September 16th to October 28th 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.
Contact Name : Meredith Kimener
Contact Email : mkimener@autismspectrumalliance.com
- Child & Parent: Play with a Purpose
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Child & Parent: Play with a PurposeFamilies 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 21921Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun (ages 3-5 with adult)–
Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun (ages 3-5 with adult)Ages 3-5 with adult. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.
*Registration is required.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location:
Howard County Library System / East Columbia Branch
6600 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045 - Parent Child Journey -- An Individualized Approach to Raising Your Challenging Child
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Parent Child Journey -- An Individualized Approach to Raising Your Challenging ChildDr. 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.
Contact Name : Guiding Exceptional Parents
Contact Email : info@guidingexceptionalparents.com
- 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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Contact Email : --
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OnlinePre-Teen Online Peer Social Group & Parental Consultation–
Pre-Teen Online Peer Social Group & Parental ConsultationWe 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.
Contact Name : Meredith
Contact Email : mkimener@autismspectrumalliance.com
Friends of CARD Support Group–
Friends of CARD Support GroupFamilies 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
Contact Name : Megan Myatt
Contact Email : myatt@kennedykrieger.org
- FREE Workshop - Taking Your Seat at the IEP Table with Heather Hinkle, M.Ed.
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FREE Workshop - Taking Your Seat at the IEP Table with Heather Hinkle, M.Ed.Parent will receive a detailed description of the IEP document, an explanation of their rights as a parent and advocacy skills to use with the IEP team
*Please plan to bring a copy of your child’s IEP to the workshopYou will receive information about:
The meaning of each disability code
What an IEP goal should be
What data really looks like
The purpose of a transition planAnything else you want to ask about?
What to ask for
When to ask for it
How to ask for it
How to prepare in advance
Ways to overcome a “NO”With degrees in Psychology and Special Education, Heather has worked in the field of Education for her 20-year career. Specializing in Autism, she has been an SEIA, a teacher, the manager of a company providing home and community based services, and an independent Education Consultant. She specialized in Autism before becoming the Education Program Coordinator at Frederick Community College. She has advocated for children and families in many settings and is interested in sharing her passion and skills with parents.
*If sign language or foreign language interpretation is needed, please call 240-236-8744 or
email cara.phillips@fcps.org no later than 10 business days before the conference.Contact Name : Cara Phillips
Contact Email : cara.phillips@fcps.org
Location:
Frederick County Health Department
350 Montevue Lane
Entrance B
Frederick, MD 21702Get Connected: Special Needs Resources FairGet Connected: Special Needs Resources FairThe Special Needs Resource Fair, hosted by St. Elizabeth School, brings together therapists, practitioners, consultants, products, and services that promote happy, healthy, and productive lives for those with special needs. Gain insight on speech language therapy, sensory integration, summer camps, assistive technology devices, estate planning, and much more!
Up to 50 exhibitors will be on hand to answer your questions.Location:
St Elizabeth School
801 Argonne Dr
Baltimore, MD 21218
Contact Name : St Elizabeth School
Contact Email : www.stelizabeth-school.org
North Chesapeake SNAG Fall Hayride for FamiliesNorth Chesapeake SNAG Fall Hayride for FamiliesPlease RSVP with the number of guests. We need an estimate of people coming so we can let Lohr's know how many wagons. Hope to see you there. The hayride leaves around 10:15 so please plan to come by then. Ride includes pumpkin picking and apple cider.
RSVP by November 1st to northchesapeakesnag@gmail.com
Contact Name : North Chesapeake SNAG
Contact Email : northchesapeakesnag@gmail.com
Mom to Mom Support Group: Inclusion Services–
Mom to Mom Support Group: Inclusion ServicesTopic: Challenges in Interpersonal Relationships
Join us as we encourage and empower each other to greater selfcare as we care for our loved ones! We are the back-bones of our families, but who supports us? We must support each other! Join the staff of One World Center for Autism and A Purposeful Journey, our partner in programming as we forge a path to greater wellbeing through reflective learning and sharing!
Location:
One World Center for Autism
7401 Forbes Blvd. Suite A
Lanham, MD 20706Contact Name : Brenda
Contact Email : brenda@worldforautism.org
Super Social Saturday–
Super Social SaturdayArt Stream, Inc brings their popular Super Social Saturdays to PGCR.
Practice being your best self in a group event setting. Show your skills, be silly, express yourself, practice positive social experiences and dance!Location:
PGCR @ Holy Family Church,
12010 Woodmore Road, Bowie, MD 20721Cost: $35 per session
Contact Name : PGCR
Contact Email : https://pgcr.org/