• IEP Accommodations in the Virtual Environment

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    Join us for a webinar on Special Education during COVID-19 Supplementary Aids and Services (Accommodations) in the Virtual Environment: How to Ensure IEP Accommodations are Provided Thursday, January 21, from 6:30-7:30pm Families often mention the lack of follow through or "adaptation" of certain supplementary aids and services in the virtual environment. This webinar will address: The…

  • Apoyando a las familias de habla hispana que tienen niños con discapacidades

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    ¿Qué? Venga a aprender cómo ayudarle a su niño/a con el aprendizaje virtual. Este taller se enfocará en el uso de Google Meet y Canvas. ¿Cuándo? Domingo, 31 de enero de las 2 a las 4:30 p.m. ¿Dónde? Google Meet Code – meet.google.com/wkm-jcqx-dcq Debe usar el código de Canvas de su niño/a para accesar este…

  • Extended School Year (ESY): What to Expect in 2021

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    Join us Tuesday, February 9, from 6:30-8:00pm for the webinar, Extended School Year (ESY): What to Expect in 2021, sponsored by the Howard County Public School System's Department of Special Education (HCPSS-DSE), Special Education Citizens Advisory Council (SECAC), and Autism Society of Maryland (HCAS). The webinar, which is part of the Parent Empowerment Series, will take…

  • Occupational Therapy for Children & Adolescents: It’s About More Than Writing!

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    In this talk, Aaron Dallman, PhD, OTR/L - Towson University, 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…

  • Professionals Rocking the Spectrum: Neurodiversity Panel Discussion

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    Join us for an enlightening discussion with career professionals sharing their experiences from diagnosis to their unique perspectives and contributions in their fields over the course of their careers. Held…

  • You’re Child’s Just Been Diagnosed With Autism. Now What?

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    Join us for our annual Parent Panel targeted for newly diagnosed families / families with young children on the spectrum.  Learn from other parents of children at various stages of the autism journey - from elementary to adults in their 30's --  what they wish they knew then, what helped them get through the challenging…

  • Compensatory Education / Recovery Services for Special Education

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    An informational webinar for parents and families on IEP implementation and compensatory education/recovery services for students who have an Individualized Education Program (ages 3-21). As students return to in-person learning, a team will evaluate​ your child's progress—considering progress prior to the COVID19 school closures, during the closures and virtual learning, and present levels​ to ​determine…

  • Cuando Se Escapan o Caminan Sin Sentido

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    Las estadísticas son aterradoras. El 49% de los niños con autismo y 26.7 personas con discapacidades intelectuales / del desarrollo se fugan (a menudo de un entorno seguro), más de 1/3 no pueden comunicar su nombre, dirección o número de teléfono, y el 71% * de las muertes relacionadas con la deambulación son causadas por…

  • Mental Health and Autism: A Panel Discussion

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    This webinar will feature a panel discussion by and for parents, professionals and self-advocates to build awareness of the prevalence of mental health challenges in individuals with autism across the lifespan. Panelists include: Brenda von Rautenkranz, LCPC, NCC, Psychotherapist, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, President of Fit for Life Dr. Andrea Goddard, Supervisor, Child and Family Therapy…

  • Help for Parents: Compensatory Education & Recovery Services for Special Education

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    Join us for an informational webinar on Special Education during COVID-19 Help for Parents: Compensatory Education / Recovery Services Thursday, May 27, from 1:00-2:00pm  The webinar is FREE to attend but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED to receive the Webex login by email! CLICK to REGISTER As students return to in-person learning, school teams will be evaluating ​your…

  • Help for Parents: Compensatory Education & Recovery Services for Special Education

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    Join us for an informational webinar on Special Education during COVID-19 Help for Parents: Compensatory Education / Recovery Services June 1, 2021, from 6:30-7:30pm  The webinar is FREE to attend but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED to receive the Webex login by email!  CLICK to register. As students return to in-person learning, school teams will be evaluating…

  • Virtual Office Hours for 1:1 Assistance with Compensatory Educ./Recovery Services

    Online 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    Register for a FREE, one-on-one consultation on Special Education during COVID-19 Compensatory Education / Recovery Services Office Hours: Thursday, June 3, from 9:30-10:30am FREE to attend but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED to receive the Webex login by email! Do you have specific questions about compensatory education and recovery services as they relate to your child(ren)? Sign…