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SUMMARY:Seminario Web: Entendiendo la asignación en escuelas no públicas y sus Alternativas
DESCRIPTION:Entendiendo la asignación en escuelas no públicas y sus Alternativas \n25 de marzo de 2026 de 7:00 a 8:30 PM\nVirtual por Zoom: REGÍSTRESE AQUÍ\n \nSe proporciona interpretación simultánea al español \nLos desafíos del período post-COVID han llevado a un aumento de las asignaciones no públicas en las escuelas de Maryland. Estas escuelas se especializan en servir a la comunidad con discapacidad y han sido una opción para muchas familias cuando los estudiantes no lograban progresar localmente. La demanda ha llevado a que la matrícula en muchas escuelas certificadas por el estado esté al máximo. Las comunidades están explorando formas de servir mejor a los estudiantes dentro de sus sistemas escolares del condado (con viajes en autobús más cortos y más oportunidades de interacción con compañeros) mientras se mantiene el acceso a los servicios ofrecidos por sus socios no públicos para aquellos que necesitan instrucción y entornos especializados. \nLos panelistas abordarán: \n\nPor qué las familias y los sistemas escolares del condado eligen ubicaciones no públicas\nAcciones que las escuelas del condado pueden tomar para desarrollar ofertas y entornos de apoyo que puedan reducir la dependencia de ubicaciones no públicas\nCómo sus experiencias en el área de servicio de la Sociedad de Autismo de Maryland (condados de Anne Arundel\, Howard y Montgomery) pueden aplicarse de manera más amplia\n\nPanelistas:\nMelissa Brunson\, directora de Educación Especial\, Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Howard\nDorie Flynn\, Directora Ejecutiva\, Asociación de Maryland de Instalaciones Educativas Especiales No Públicas Maryland (MANSEF)\nBeth Ann Hancock\, Defensora de Educación Especial\, Sociedad de Autismo de Maryland\nModerador\, Andrew Stettner\, Presidente de la Junta\, Sociedad de Autismo de Maryland \nDorie Flynn es la directora ejecutiva de la Asociación de Maryland de Instalaciones Educativas Especiales No Públicas (MANSEF\, por sus siglas en inglés)\, una asociación sin fines de lucro de escuelas que atienden a niños con discapacidades. En esta capacidad durante 27 años\, ella aboga por 70 instalaciones educativas especiales no públicas en todo Maryland\, que sirven aproximadamente a 3800 estudiantes. Las escuelas de educación especial no públicas para niños con discapacidades forman parte del continuo educativo exigido por la ley federal y estatal. También dirige el Consorcio MANSEF\, un programa integral de servicios y apoyos relacionados para el estado de Maryland a través de una subvención del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Maryland. Antes de trabajar en MANSEF\, Dorie fue directora de Desarrollo de Programas en Devereux en Maryland\, supervisando trabajadores sociales y cuatro residencias terapéuticas grupales. \nDorie obtuvo una Maestría en Artes en Gestión con concentración en Liderazgo en el College of Notre Dame en Maryland en 1997 y una Licenciatura en Artes en Literatura Inglesa por Chestnut Hill College en Filadelfia. Durante sus vacaciones de verano universitarias\, Dorie trabajó para un banco de inversión en Wall Street en Nueva York\, Londres y Hong Kong. Dorie es graduada de Liderazgo Maryland 2004 y del Programa de Líderes de Defensa de Organizaciones Sin Fines de Lucro de Maryland\, además del programa de capacitación en gestión de Nivel II de Devereux. \n¡El asistir es GRATUITO\, pero se REQUIERE una REGISTRACIÓN unica para recibir los anuncios de la sesión y el enlace de Zoom por correo electrónico!   \nPor favor\, envíe sus PREGUNTAS para que los presentadores las respondan durante el seminario web CON ANTICIPACIÓN  \nPatrocinado por la Sociedad de Autismo de Maryland  
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/seminario-web-entendiendo-la-asignacion-en-escuelas-no-publicas-y-sus-alternativas/
CATEGORIES:Education,Espanol,Family Support,Monthy Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding NonPublic Placements and Their Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Understanding NonPublic Placements and Their Alternatives\nMarch 25\, 2026 from 7:00-8:30PM \nVirtual by Zoom: REGISTER HERE\nSe proporciona traducción simultánea al español \nThe challenges of the post-COVID period have led to a surge in nonpublic placements in Maryland schools. These schools specialize in serving the disability community and have been a choice for many families when students failed to make progress locally. Demand has led enrollment at many schools certified by the state to be at capacity. Communities are exploring ways to better serve students within their county school systems (with shorter bus rides and more opportunities for peer interactions) while maintaining access to services offered by their non-public partners for those who need specialized instruction and environments. \nThe panelists will address: \n\nWhy families and county school systems choose nonpublic placements\nActions county schools can take to build out offerings and supportive environments that can reduce reliance on nonpublic placements\nHow their experiences in the Autism Society of Maryland’s service area (Anne Arundel\, Howard and Montgomery Counties) may be applied more broadly\n\nPanelists: \nMelissa Brunson\, Director of Special Education\, Howard County Public Schools \nDorie Flynn\, Executive Director\, Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF) \nBeth Ann Hancock\, Special Education Advocate\, Autism Society of Maryland \nModerator\, Andrew Stettner\, President of Board\, Autism Society of Maryland
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/webinar-understanding-nonpublic-placements-and-their-alternatives/
CATEGORIES:Education,Family Support,Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T203000
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SUMMARY:The Conversation: Talking with Adult Children about Long-term Support of a Sibling with a Disability
DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR: THE CONVERSATION\nTalking with Adult Children about Long-term Support of a Sibling with a Disability \nFebruary 25\, 2026 from 7:00-8:30PM\nVirtual by Zoom – Registration is Required\nSe proporciona traducción simultánea al español \nTalking with adult children about long-term support for a sibling with a disability can be challenging. This webinar brings together adult siblings\, a parent\, and a parent coach/advisor to share honest perspectives and practical guidance. Learn how to start these sensitive conversations\, explore realistic roles over time\, and move forward with clarity\, compassion\, and confidence—no matter what choices are made.​​​​​​​
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/the-conversation-talking-with-adult-children-about-long-term-support-of-a-sibling-with-a-disability/
CATEGORIES:Education,Monthy Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:Serie mensual de conferencias: Seminario web sobre cómo evitar ir a la escuela
DESCRIPTION:Evasión Escolar Guía para Padres y Cuidadores que Afrontan los Desafíos Escolares  \n29 de octubre de 2025\, de 19:00 a 20:30 h Virtual por Zoom  \nSe ofrece traducción simultánea al español Acompañe a los psicólogos Dr. Jonathan Dalton y Dra. Cynthia Schulmeyer en una charla sobre el tratamiento basado en la evidencia para la evasión escolar en estudiantes autistas\, con un enfoque en el papel fundamental que desempeñan las adaptaciones en estudiantes autistas y alistas. La presentación abordará:  \n\nLa diferencia entre ansiedad y temor El papel del agotamiento autista\nla sobrecarga cognitiva y la sobreestimulación en la evasión escolar \nEl papel de las presentaciones de PDA en estudiantes que evaden la escuela \n\nEl Dr. Dalton y la Dra. Schulmeyer ofrecerán orientación específica sobre cómo colaborar eficazmente con profesionales escolares para ayudar a los niños a reincorporarse y permanecer en la escuela. \nAcerca de los presentadores: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEl Dr. Jonathan Dalton es psicólogo colegiado\, fundador y director del Centro para la Ansiedad y el Cambio Conductual (CABC) en Rockville\, Maryland. Obtuvo su licenciatura en psicología en la Universidad de Villanova\, una maestría en psicología en la Universidad Católica de América y un doctorado en psicología clínica en la Universidad de Fordham\, con especialización en psicología infantil y familiar. Realizó dos años de formación predoctoral en el Instituto Kennedy Krieger de la Facultad de Medicina de Johns Hopkins y una formación postdoctoral avanzada en el Centro de Trastornos de Ansiedad de Maryland en la Universidad de Maryland. Se especializa en el tratamiento de trastornos de ansiedad en niños y adolescentes\, con especial atención al rechazo escolar por ansiedad. Cree firmemente en la importancia de la divulgación pública y realiza presentaciones frecuentes ante alumnado\, educadores\, profesionales de la salud mental y grupos comunitarios sobre el tratamiento de la ansiedad y trastornos relacionados. \nLa Dra. Cynthia Schulmeyer es la Coordinadora de Servicios Psicológicos del Sistema Escolar Público del Condado de Howard. Ha desempeñado este cargo durante más de veinte años y\, durante los doce años anteriores\, trabajó como psicóloga escolar. Sus áreas de interés profesional incluyen el apoyo a estudiantes con discapacidades en el ámbito escolar\, la toma de decisiones en equipo\, la supervisión\, la prevención del suicidio\, la intervención en crisis y la gestión de amenazas. Ha impartido conferencias profesionales locales y nacionales\, impartido clases en los programas de posgrado en psicología escolar de la Universidad de Towson y la Universidad de Maryland\, y ha formado parte de las juntas directivas de diversas organizaciones profesionales. La información de esta noche se basa en las experiencias compartidas de los psicólogos escolares del HCPSS.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/monthly-speaker-series-school-avoidance-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Education,Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Speaker Series - School Avoidance Webinar
DESCRIPTION: School Avoidance\nGuidance for Parents and Caregivers Navigating School Challenges \nPara ver esta página en español\, use la función de TRADUCIR en su navegador. \nSi tiene alguna pregunta adicional comuníquese con nuestra Coordinadora de Recursos en español\, Catalina Ramos al \n443-518-7681 o por textos al 443-620-8441 o catalina.ramos@autism.society.org  \nOctober 29\, 2025 from 7:00-8:30PM\nVirtual by Zoom \nRegistration Link: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/y3z415 \n\nSe proporciona traducción simultánea al español \n\nJoin psychologists Dr. Jonathan Dalton and Dr. Cynthia Schulmeyer for a discussion of the evidence-based treatment of school avoidance in autistic students\, with a focus on the fundamental different role that accommodations play in autistic and allistic students. The presentation will address \n\nThe difference between anxiety and dread\nThe role of autistic burnout\, cognitive overload\, and overstimulation in school avoidance\nThe role of PDA presentations in students who avoid school\n\nDr. Dalton and Dr. Schulmeyer will offer specific guidance on partnering effectively with school-based professionals to help children re-enter and remain in school. \nAbout the presenters:Dr. Jonathan Dalton is a licensed psychologist who is the founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change (CABC) in Rockville\, MD.  He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Villanova University\, a master’s degree in psychology from The Catholic University of America\, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Fordham University with a specialization in child and family psychology. He completed two years of pre-doctoral training at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine – Kennedy Krieger Institute\, and advanced postdoctoral training at the Maryland Center for Anxiety Disorders at the University of Maryland. He specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and teens\, with a focus on anxiety-based school refusal. He believes strongly in the importance of public outreach and frequently presents to student bodies\, educators\, mental health professionals\, and community groups on the treatment of anxiety and related disorders. \nDr. Cynthia Schulmeyer is the Coordinator for Psychological Services with the Howard County Public School System. She has served in that role for over twenty years and the twelve years prior she was a school-based school psychologist. Dr. Schulmeyer’s areas of professional interest include supporting students with disabilities in the school setting\, team-based decision-making\, supervision\, suicide prevention\, crisis intervention\, and threat management. She has presented at local and national professional conferences\, taught at both the Towson University and University of Maryland graduate school psychology training programs\, and served on the boards of multiple professional organizations. Tonight’s information is from the shared experiences of the HCPSS school psychologists.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/monthly-speaker-series-school-avoidance-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Education,Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000
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SUMMARY:Dating & Relationships for Self-Advocates
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this FREE Zoom webinar! \nDating & Relationships for Self-Advocates \nOctober 24\, 2023 from 7:00-8:30PM \nThe intended audience for this webinar is Autistic self-advocates looking for advice and education on how to prepare for and find a dating partner. Presenter Steven Isaacson\, LMSW (he/him)\, himself a self-advocate\, walks you through the first steps to reducing the stigma and learning where your thoughts and feelings on this topic come from. \nAbout the Presenter: Steven Isaacson\, LMSW (he/him) works as a Senior Group Facilitator for DC Peers. Steven is a job coach by training and enjoys working with folks on the spectrum in community-based settings. He recently earned his Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore. When he’s not working\, Steven is tending to his plants\, camping\, hiking\, and pet sitting. Steven is on the Autism spectrum. \nFREE to attend but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED at https://app.donorview.com/6WK31 to receive the Zoom login by email! \nQuestions? Contact 410-290-3466 or susanne.mason@howard-autism.org
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/dating-relationships-for-self-advocates/
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T203000
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SUMMARY:AUSOM Monthly Speaker Series - Supported Decision-Making: An Alternative to Guardianship
DESCRIPTION:Megan Rusciano of Disability Rights Maryland will present on guardianship and how supported decision-making can serve as an alternative or allow adults with disabilities more decision-making autonomy under guardianship. Supported decision-making \nCLICK TO REGISTER \n\nis a nationally- and internationally-recognized best practice that preserves the civil rights of people with disabilities by promoting a person’s right to self-determination\nrecognizes that everyone\, regardless of whether they have a disability\, relies on the support of people they know and trust to make and communicate their own decisions\ncan be used to prevent\, limit and/or terminate restrictions on personal autonomy and decision-making imposed by guardianship\nis protected by a Maryland law that went into effect on October 1\, 2022\n\nSe proporciona traducción simultánea al español​​​​​​​ \nMegan Rusciano (she/her/hers) is the Managing Attorney of the Developmental Disabilities\, Health Care\, and Victims of Crime Act Team at Disability Rights Maryland (DRM)\, Maryland’s federally-designated Protection & Advocacy Agency for people with disabilities. She founded and chairs Maryland’s Cross-Disability Supported Decision-Making Coalition\, is a consultant on the Judiciary’s Guardianship and Vulnerable Adult Workgroup\, faculty for the Judiciary’s training for Court-Appointed Attorneys in guardianship proceedings\, and was selected to participate in a group tasked with updating Maryland rule of professional conduct for attorneys who represent clients with diminished capacity. Prior to joining DRM in 2017\, Ms. Rusciano was a Client Advocate at The Arc of Northern Virginia. She received Juris Doctors from American University Washington College of Law and University of Ottawa\, and a Bachelors of Arts from McGill University.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/hcas-monthly-speaker-series-supported-decision-making-an-alternative-to-guardianship/
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T190000
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SUMMARY:Sexuality and Gender Diversity in Autism: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this FREE Zoom webinar co-sponsored by the Autism Society of Maryland and PFLAG Columbia-Howard County \nJune 6\, 2022 from 7:00-8:30PM \n\nThe acronym LGBTQIA+ is an ever-growing and evolving acronym. It is an inclusive term covering people of all gendered sexualities\, such as lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, questioning\, queer\, intersex\, asexual\, pansexual\, and allies. \nAutism is more common among people who do not identify as their assigned sex — three to six times more common than in the general population\, according to a recent study. Gender identity and sexuality are also more varied among Autistic people.  Researchers are making gains on how best to support Autistic people who identify outside conventional gender and sexual identities. \nThe panel of self-advocates\, parents\, community supporters and professionals will discuss LGBTQIA+ topics that are of specific interest to Autistic teens and adults and their families\, and offer time for Q&A. Join us to learn more. \n\nFREE to attend but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED to receive the Zoom login by email! \n\nQuestions?   Contact 410-290-3466 or melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org \n  \nÚnase a nosotros para este seminario web GRATUITO de Zoom copatrocinado por la Sociedad de Autismo del Condado de Howard y PFLAG Columbia-Howard County \nJunio 6\, 2022 de 7:00 – 8:30PM \nEl acrónimo LGBTQIA + es un acrónimo en constante crecimiento y evolución. Es un término inclusivo que abarca a personas de todas las sexualidades de género\, como lesbianas\, gays\, bisexuales\, transgénero\, queer\, intersexuales\, asexuales\, pansexuales y aliados. \nEl autismo es más común entre las personas que no se identifican como su sexo asignado\, de tres a seis veces más común que en la población general\, según un estudio reciente. La identidad de género y la sexualidad también son más variadas entre las personas autistas.Los investigadores están logrando avances sobre la mejor manera de apoyar a las personas autistas que se identifican fuera de las identidades sexuales y de género convencionales. \nEl panel de autodefensores\, padres\, simpatizantes de la comunidad y profesionales discutirá temas LGBTQIA + que son de interés específico para adolescentes y adultos autistas y sus familias\, y ofrecerá tiempo para preguntas y respuestas. Únase a nosotros para obtener más información. \n¡GRATIS para asistir pero SE REQUIERE REGISTRO para recibir el inicio de sesión de Zoom por correo electrónico! \n¿Preguntas?  Comuníquese al 410-290-3466 o melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/sexuality-and-gender-diversity-in-autism-a-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T210000
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SUMMARY:The Housing Crisis for Adults with Disabilities: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this important discussion on September 14\, 2021 from 7-9pm with options for registrants to attend either Virtually or In-Person at our office located at 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive ( Training Room)\, Columbia\, MD 21046.  Masks will be required for those attending in-person.  For those attending virtually\, you will receive a link to the Webex login in the confirmation email once you register. \nCLICK TO REGISTER \nTogether we will explore the challenges and share some very creative ways individuals and families are addressing the housing crisis.  Panelists will include individuals from the housing field\, a real estate professional\, an adult services agency\, and parents addressing the challenge for their loved ones with out of the box solutions.  And you’ll get an update on Patuxent Commons\, HCAS’ unique intergenerational housing project slated for construction in the Hickory Ridge community of Columbia\, MD. \nThe webinar will be recorded and available on the AUSOM website\, along with additional resources\, following the event. \n*We will continue to monitor the guidance of the CDC and Health Department Officials regarding in-person attendance for this event and issue updates as necessary.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/the-housing-crisis-for-adults-with-disabilities-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Autism Society of Maryland\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 308\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111524
CREATED:20201006T220308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T202659Z
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SUMMARY:Women and Autism: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Via videoconference – FREE to Attend but REGISTRATION REQUIRED! \n\nMore boys and men are diagnosed with autism than women. \nWomen are often diagnosed later in life and experience symptoms that are different from those of men with autism. \nThey are good at masking those symptoms.  Here’s what they want you to know about begin a woman with autism. \n  \nConfirmed Panelists: \nCarly Fulgham\,  Self-Advocate\, Mother\, Wife\, and operations strategist for a major national bank \nCaitlyn Conklin\, Self-Advocate \nAllison B. Ratto\, Ph.D.\, Clinical Psychologist\, Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders\, Children’s National Health System \nMolly Whalen\, Mother of a daughter with autism\, Director for Best Buddies Capital Region: Virginia & DC \n  \nIf you have questions for our panelists to address during the seminar\, please submit them in the memo field above the reCAPTCHA box. \nThere will be time for Q&A during the webinar. Register by 7pm on November 10th and receive\, by e-mail\, the videoconference login in the confirmation email. \n  \n\nCLICK TO REGISTER \n  \nQuestions?   Contact 410-290-3466 or melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/women-and-autism-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 308\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111524
CREATED:20200925T192203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T135849Z
UID:10000903-1602615600-1602621000@autismsocietymd.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Autism: Key Considerations for Crisis Response
DESCRIPTION:Our Monthly Speaker Series Returns in October with Speaker Lt. William Cheuvront of the Howard County Police Department.  Lt. Cheuvront will share with how he works with new recruits to the department to provide information and training on how to work with the local autism community.  The purpose of this training is to identify: \n-The key characteristics of autism and the vulnerabilities commonly associated with autism \n -The impact of these key considerations and vulnerabilities in a crisis situation \n– Communication and de-escalation techniques to effectively and safely interact with people with autism during a crisis \nFree to attend but registration is required to receive the Webex Login. \nAbout Lt. William Cheuvront:  Lt. Cheuvront has over 28 years of law enforcement experience.  He currently serves as the commander of the Operations Suport Division for the Howard County Police Department.  He is a member of the C.I.T. leadership team and is an instructor for Autism Awareness and Introduction to IDD for C.I.T. and recruit classes.  Lt. Cheuvront served as a board member for the Autism Society of Maryland. He is a past supervisor of Project Lifesaver and Rapid Return Program and helped create the 911 Flagging Program in partnership with HCAS. \n 
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/understanding-autism-key-considerations-for-crisis-response/
LOCATION:Online\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 308\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111524
CREATED:20200115T192941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T215919Z
UID:10000914-1592334000-1592339400@autismsocietymd.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Speaker Series – Special Guest: Dr. Rebecca Landa\, PhD\, CCC-SLP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Virtual Conversation with Dr. Rebecca Landa\nfrom the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute. \nFREE! REGISTRATION REQUIRED to receive the Webex videoconference login by e-mail. \nRebecca Landa\, Ph.D.\, CCC-SLP\, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and the REACH research program at Kennedy Krieger Institute. She is also professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. \nJoin us for this conversation with Dr. Landa to learn about current services and future plans for CARD! Submit your questions to Dr. Landa when you register and during the event! Sponsored by HCAS
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/monthly-speaker-series-special-guest-dr-rebecca-landa-phd-ccc-slp/
LOCATION:Autism Society of Maryland\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 308\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111524
CREATED:20200204T202303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T172621Z
UID:10000916-1589310000-1589315400@autismsocietymd.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE Speaker Series: Cannabis & Autism with Dr. Leslie Apgar
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Leslie Apgar will discuss the latest research and her patients’ experiences with the medical applications of cannabis as it relates to autism. \nDr. Apgar is a physician and co-owner of Greenhouse Wellness\, a medical cannabis dispensary in Ellicott City\, MD.  She has appeared on the “Today Show.” \n\nRegister by Midnight on May 10th and receive\, by e-mail\, the videoconference login and seminar materials. \nFREE but REGISTRATION REQUIRED! \nCLICK TO REGISTER \n 
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/monthly-speaker-series-tbd/
LOCATION:Online\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 308\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111524
CREATED:20200115T191856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T131018Z
UID:10000809-1586977200-1586982600@autismsocietymd.org
SUMMARY:Postponed - Monthly Speaker Series: Your Child’s Just Been Diagnosed With Autism
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed.  We hope to reschedule for later in the year. \n  \nYour Child’s Just Been Diagnosed With Autism.  Now What?  Our Parent Panel share their experiences of their own autism journey with.  Designed for both newly diagnosed families as well as those further along in the journey.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/monthly-speaker-series-your-childs-just-been-diagnosed-with-autism/
LOCATION:Autism Society of Maryland\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 308\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111524
CREATED:20200115T180458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T042538Z
UID:10000800-1584642600-1584649800@autismsocietymd.org
SUMMARY:Canceled - Annual Meeting with HCPSS Department of Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Out of an abundance of caution and after consulting with local officials\, the Autism Society of Maryland (HCAS) has decided to cancel several of its upcoming events and activities.  Please be assured\, we do not make this decision lightly and know the value our events and activities have for the AUSOM community. Below is a list of those events:
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/annual-meeting-with-hcpss-department-of-special-education/
LOCATION:Autism Society of Maryland\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 308\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111524
CREATED:20200115T173741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T173741Z
UID:10000883-1581447600-1581454800@autismsocietymd.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Speaker Series: Panel discussion on HOUSING
DESCRIPTION:Panel discussion on HOUSING and an update on the AUSOM Patuxent Commons Housing Initiative
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/monthly-speaker-series-panel-discussion-on-housing/
LOCATION:Autism Society of Maryland\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 308\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111524
CREATED:20190515T153626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T201723Z
UID:10000857-1559674800-1559682000@autismsocietymd.org
SUMMARY:MSS: Cannabis and Autism
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Speaker Series:  Cannabis and Autism\nWith Speakers:  Dr. Leslie Apgar\, Greenhouse Wellness and Dr. Lynn Shumake\, Vitascript\, Compounding Pharmacist.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/mss-cannabis-and-autism/
LOCATION:Autism Society of Maryland\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 308\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T111524
CREATED:20190515T152151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T160151Z
UID:10000848-1557946800-1557954000@autismsocietymd.org
SUMMARY:MSS: Care for the Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Speaker Series:  Care for the Caregiver:  How to Nurture Yourself AND Your Child. In this presentation by Parents Place of Maryland\, learn how to care for yourself\, no matter how old your child or where you are in the ASD journey.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/mss-care-for-the-caregiver/
LOCATION:Autism Society of Maryland\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 308\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthy Speaker Series
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