Autism Society of Maryland

Yoga Connections - Virtual
2024-12-07 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-30 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-23 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-16 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-02 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-26 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-19 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | MD
Virtual by Zoom Every Saturday 3:30-4:30PM ​​​​​​​
All ages welcome! Made possible through a grant from The Hussman Foundation.
Complete a one-time registration at https://app.donorview.com/m4ykx to receive the weekly Zoom link by email

General Family Support Group (Virtual)
2024-12-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-07 19:30 - 21:00 | MD
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A traditional support group for families that have a member on the Autism spectrum. FREE! A one-time registration is required at https://app.donorview.com/g135k . The login will be sent before each Zoom meeting.

¿Diploma o Certificado de Escuela Secundaria? ¿Cuál es la diferencia?
2024-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Maryland City at Russett Library, 3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD, 20724
Taller GRATUITO de Educación Especial

Cómo tomar la mejor decisión para el futuro de su hijo, en la escuela y en la edad adulta. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre buscar un diploma de escuela secundaria o un certificado de finalización para estudiantes de educación especial? ¿En qué se diferencian los requisitos para graduarse? ¿Qué factores se consideran al tomar la decisión? ¿Quién interviene en la toma de la decisión? ¿Qué puede hacer si usted y el equipo de Educación Especial no están de acuerdo?

Presentadora: Beth Ann Hancock, Consultora de Educación Especial de AUSOM

FECHA: jueves, diciembre 12 de 2024 HORA: 5:00pm – 7:00pm LUGAR: Biblioteca en Maryland City en Russett 3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD 20724

Si tiene alguna pregunta, favor de comunicarse con Catalina Ramos al 443-518-7681 or por texto al 443-620-8441 o a catalina.ramos@autismsocietymd.org.

Este programa es hecho posible por una subvención otorgada por los Servicios de Desarrollo Comunitario de Arundel, Inc. Fondo de Impacto del Hipódromo de Laurel.

CANCELLED - 2024 Bowling Extravaganza
2024-11-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Greenway Bowling Alley, 8246 Telegraph Road, Odenton, MD, 21113, United States
Unfortunately, due to low turnout, this event has been cancelled.
Join us for AUSOM and Beyond the Badge Foundation’s BOWLING EXTRAVAGANZA on Sunday, November 24 from Noon to 3pm at Greenway Bowling Alley. Reserve your lane today! Prices increase after November 13.
https://www.beyondthebadgefoundation.org/news-events

Yoga Together! (In Person)
2024-11-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Yoga Center of Columbia, 8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD, 21045
Join us for an In-Person Class. Perfect for or ages 6+ with an adult caregiver
FREE! Drop-in. Advance registration is not required.
In person classes will be held on:

November 23, 2024
December 14, 2024

Made possible through a grant from The Hussman Foundation.
Yoga Center of Columbia
8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD 21045
No registration required. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time to sign in.

Navigating the Journey Support Group (Virtual)
2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
​​​​​​​Navigating the Autism Journey is a free support group for parents and caregivers that features discussions and presentations on Autism-related topics. Sessions are led by our Family Navigator, Kelly Kryspin. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Upcoming Meeting Dates: 12/18 ​​​​​​​A one-time registration is required. CLICK HERE.
The login will be sent before each Zoom session. If you have been receiving email notifications, you are on the list.

Dads' Night Out
2024-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | MD
Dads’ Night Out Social (In-person)

Join other Autism Dads for a night of fun!

November 20, 2024
6:00 to 8:00 pm​​​​​​​
Oscars Ale House
10795 Birmingham Way
Woodstock, MD 21163
https://www.oscarsalehouse.net/woodstock
Ask for Brad or Ed or the AUSOM Dad’s Group!

Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres Latinos (Virtual)
2024-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres Latinos (Virtual)
Para más informatión llame o envie un correo-e a:
Marianela Estrada, emailnella22@gmail.com, 973-223-1024
Alex Arevalo, ax.areval1@gmail.com, 240-374-3368

Adult Social Group - HOCO
2024-11-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-19 17:30 - 19:30 | MD
Join the AUSOM Adult Social Group! This group meets bi-monthly generally on Saturdays – once virtually and once in person (Howard County). To get details for upcoming events, please complete the one-time registration at https://app.donorview.com/vGegx You will then receive a monthly email with details about specific events.

The Howard County-based Adult Social Group meets twice a month, with one virtual Zoom meeting and one in-person meeting/event. Participants range in age from 24 and up and participate independently. The location of the in-person gathering varies from month to month depending on the activity, but they are usually in the Columbia area or Howard County. These activities are supported by AUSOM staff members and volunteers.
Membership in the AUSOM Adult Social Group requires a one-time, online registration, which includes completing the AUSOM participation waiver.

HOWARD COUNTY CONTACT: For more information about Howard County events or if you have trouble with SignUp Genius, email Kelly Kryspin at kelly.kryspin@autismsocietymd.org.

Drive-thru Santa
2024-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Long & Foster Parking Lot, 10805 Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
DRIVE-THRU VISIT WITH SANTA
Sponsored by Stephanie Maric, Realtor – The Legal Team of Long & Foster
November 16, 2024 @ 2:00PM – 3:00PM​​​​​​​
Long & Foster Parking Lot
10805 Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia, MD 21044
Kick off the holiday season by stopping by for a visit with Santa from the comfort of your car! You’ll also have the opportunity to hop out for a photo with jolly ol’ Saint Nick.
This event is FREE and open to children of all ages and abilities. No registration is needed. Join us rain or shine!

Moms' Night Out!
2024-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | MD
Join other Autism moms for a night out TBD! Please check back for details!
CLICK TO REGISTER
*This is a one-time registration. Once registered, you will receive email notifications and reminders for all of our Moms’ Night events!
RSVPs are encouraged to reserve seating.

Conozca a nuestra Coordinadora de Recursos en español de AUSOM
2024-11-12 10:00 - 14:00 | MD
Conozca a nuestra Coordinadora de Recursos en español de AUSOM: Catalina Ramos
Este programa será el 2do. martes
de cada mes, 10AM-2PM
catalina.ramos@autismsocietymd.org
443-518-7681 (Directo); 443-620-8441 (Textos)
El Centro de Multiservicios
9900 Washington Blvd
N. Laurel, MD 20723
This program will be the 2nd. Tuesday of each month, 10AM-2PM
The Multiservice Center 9900 Washington Blvd N. Laurel, MD 20723

Camino a la Independencia - Feria de Recursos MOCO
2024-11-10 13:00 - 16:00 | College Living Experience, 401 N. Washington Street, Rockville, MD, United States
Lo invitamos a asistir a esta Feria GRATUITA de Recursos MOCO: Camino hacia la Independencia, patrocinada por el Grupo de Trabajo de Transición del Condado de Montgomery.

Esta feria de recursos es para jóvenes y adultos con discapacidades. Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de reunirse con organizaciones para discutir el empleo, la educación, la vivienda, la recreación social y la independencia financiera.

domingo, 10 de noviembre de 2024

13:00 - 16:00

Experiencia de vida universitaria (CLE)

401 N. Calle Washington

Rockville, Maryland, EE.UU.

Hay aparcamiento gratuito disponible y la ubicación también está cerca del metro de Rockville.

Road to Independence - MOCO Resource Fair
2024-11-10 13:00 - 16:00 | College Living Experience, 401 N. Washington Street, Rockville, MD, United States
We invite you attend this FREE MOCO Resource Fair – Road to Independence, sponsored by the Montgomery County Transition Work Group.
This resource fair is for youth and adults with disabilities. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with organizations to discuss employment, education, housing, social, recreation and financial independence.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
College Living Experience (CLE)
401 N. Washington Street
Rockville, MD
Free parking is available and the location is also near the rockville metro.

Charting the Lifecourse
2024-10-27 09:00 - 11:30 | Autism Society of Maryland, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
Join us for this FREE session!
Charting the LifeCourse: THE GOOD LIFE VISION
Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 9:00-11:30AM
In person
Introduction to Charting the Life Course Framework, Tools, and Resources
The “Good Life Vision”
The Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live.
The “Good Life Vision”
Life is a journey where each stage of life impacts the other and different life experiences bring us closer or further away from our “good life.” In the LifeCourse framework, we will use the term “life trajectory” to describe the path the journey takes. It helps us to think about what has helped or hindered us in the past and what might work or may get in our way moving forward. The higher our expectations, the more opportunities and experiences we will have, and the closer we will get to achieving our goals and dreams. Every life stage is connected, and what happens in each, affects all the stages to come. The life experiences in each stage build upon one another and prepare a person for the future life stages.
Purpose: Enhance and expand planning for students with disabilities from age 14-21
For: Parents of children with disabilities ages 14-21
Outcomes: As a result of the training . . .
(1) Parents/caregivers are familiar with CtLC tools and resources
(2) Parents/caregivers are using “the good life” vision to support their loved one
(3) IEPs are better informed with goals to support the child’s envisioned “good life”
(4) Services and resources necessary for life after high school are identified
(5) Ultimately, the DDA Person-Centered Plan for services is easier to write, and families report the transition process is less stressful
Presented by Beth Benevides, Hussman Institute for Autism, Charting the Life Course Ambassador
Sponsored by the Autism Society of Maryland
FREE to attend but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED to receive the Zoom login by email!
CLICK TO REGISTER FOR THE 10/20 SESSION
CLICK TO REGISTER FOR THE 10/27 SESSION
(PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE SESSION!)

ENTRE AMIGOS CON AUTISMO
2024-10-26 09:00 - 11:00 | maryland city park, 565 Brock Bridge Rd, Laurel, 20724, United States
ENTRE AMIGOS CON AUTISMO
Un grupo de juego de AUSOM Anne Arundel
Un tiempo para interactuar, conocer nuevas familias y tener mucha diversion
Todas las edades son bienvenidas!
FECHAS DEL 2024: Octubre 26
HORA: 9:00-11:00am
UBICACION: Maryland City Park*
565 Brock Bridge Rd, Laurel, MD 20724
Si tiene alguna pregunta, favor de comunicarse con Catalina Ramos
al 443-518-7681 or por texto al 443-620-8441
o a catalina.ramos@autismsocietymd.org.
*En caso de inclemencias del clima, se avisará por medio de un correo electrónico
y se publicará en nuestra página web, Facebook y por WhatsApp.

Este programa es hecho posible por una subvención otorgada por los Servicios de Desarrollo Comunitario de Arundel, Inc. Fondo de Impacto del Hipódromo de Laurel.

Brown Bag Lunch Webinar - Treatment of Food Selectivity
2024-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | MD
Treatment of Food Selectivity: Making Changes to Reduce the Frustration at Mealtime for the Parent and for the Child
Sponsored by Pathfinders for Autism and AUSOM
Join our upcoming webinar on managing food selectivity and refusal, a common issue in children with and without developmental delays, especially those with autism. Learn behavior analytic strategies that address the function of the behavior, teaching methods for new foods, and practical approaches to mealtime challenges. We’ll explore effective interventions tailored to the child’s food repertoire, learning style, and other key factors across different settings.
October 23, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Virtual by Zoom – CLICK HERE to register!
This webinar is presented by Ben Sarcia with Verbal Beginnings. Ben brings a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies to help address food selectivity and mealtime challenges.
Ben Sarcia, is the Clinical Director of the Healthy Beginnings Behavioral Feeding Program at Verbal Beginnings, where he has worked since 2015. With extensive experience in pediatric feeding disorders, including his work at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Autism Resource Center, Ben specializes in behavior analytic approaches to feeding therapy. He is also pursuing a PhD in behavior analysis, with research focused on reducing tantrums in feeding therapy. In his spare time, Ben and his two sons enjoy exploring the many creatures that they have found in their backyard.

Self Love for Self Advocates Webinar Series
2024-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
SELF-LOVE FOR SELF-ADVOCATES
October 22, 2024 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
SESSION 3 – Embracing Neurodiversity: Getting to Know Your Brain
Virtual by Zoom – CLICK TO REGISTER
Se proporciona traducción simultánea al español
We look forward to having you join us for this interactive presentation by Autistic self-advocates Steven Isaacson and Kristen Letnick.
FREE! CLICK HERE to register!
**If you have registered for a previous session, you do not need to register again.
This four-part series explores the importance of self-love and self-understanding for Autistic self-advocates who experience loneliness and isolation. These sessions will be a mix of engaging presentations and reflections that will feature Autistic speakers and panelists.

Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres Latinos (Virtual)
2024-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
Únase al Grupo De Apoyo Para Padres Latinos
EN PERSONA
21 de octubre de 2024 7:00 p.m.
Presentación en persona y por zoom
Patuxent Woods Drive; Suite 308; Columbia, MD 21046
Enlace: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85843190006
Tema: Transición de la adolescencia a la edad adulta
Presentado por: Flor de Amelia Lizette Hoffman, MS, MEd, BCBA, LBA.
Para más informatión llame o envie un correo-e a:
Marianela Estrada, emailnella22@gmail.com, 973-223-1024
Alex Arevalo, ax.areval1@gmail.com, 240-374-3368

Charting the Lifecourse
2024-10-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Autism Society of Maryland, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
Join us for this FREE session!
Charting the LifeCourse: THE GOOD LIFE VISION
Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 9:00-11:30AM
In person

Introduction to Charting the Life Course Framework, Tools, and Resources
The “Good Life Vision”
The Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live.
The “Good Life Vision”
Life is a journey where each stage of life impacts the other and different life experiences bring us closer or further away from our “good life.” In the LifeCourse framework, we will use the term “life trajectory” to describe the path the journey takes. It helps us to think about what has helped or hindered us in the past and what might work or may get in our way moving forward. The higher our expectations, the more opportunities and experiences we will have, and the closer we will get to achieving our goals and dreams. Every life stage is connected, and what happens in each, affects all the stages to come. The life experiences in each stage build upon one another and prepare a person for the future life stages.
Purpose: Enhance and expand planning for students with disabilities from age 14-21
For: Parents of children with disabilities ages 14-21
Outcomes: As a result of the training . . .
(1) Parents/caregivers are familiar with CtLC tools and resources
(2) Parents/caregivers are using “the good life” vision to support their loved one
(3) IEPs are better informed with goals to support the child’s envisioned “good life”
(4) Services and resources necessary for life after high school are identified
(5) Ultimately, the DDA Person-Centered Plan for services is easier to write, and families report the transition process is less stressful
Presented by Beth Benevides, Hussman Institute for Autism, Charting the Life Course Ambassador
Sponsored by the Autism Society of Maryland

FREE to attend but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED to receive the Zoom login by email!
CLICK TO REGISTER FOR THE 10/20 SESSION
CLICK TO REGISTER FOR THE 10/27 SESSION
(PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE SESSION!)

NEW DATE! What To Do During a Traffic Stop
2024-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | MD
This event was rescheduled from the original one of 9/25/24. Please use the link to register.
New Location: Guilford Park High School 8500 Ridgelys Run Road, Jessup, MD 20794
EVERYONE feels anxiety when they see that police car light up behind them and may worry about what will happen next.

View the 1-hour webinar and then practice being pulled over with Howard County Police Officers. This program is offered to:

Licensed drivers with a developmental disability
Drivers with a learner’s permit with a developmental disability
Passengers with a developmental disability that might be anxious about traffic stops

Participants will receive:

A printed copy of “PFA Tips: What to Do During a Traffic Stop”
An envelope which can be used to hold the person’s registration card, insurance card, disclosure card, and a copy of the PFA Tips article with tips about autism for the officer on the back side
A laminated card (with clips) to attach to the driver’s visor with the top five instructions of what the driver needs to remember to do during the traffic stop
An Autism or Developmental Disability disclosure card

Free to attend; Registration for a practice time required
Presented by Pathfinders for Autism in partnership with the Howard County Police Department and the Autism Society of Maryland
CLICK TO REGISTER
