Autism Society of Maryland

ONLINE - General Family Support Group
2020-03-25 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Our General Family Support Group goes online twice a week with AUSOM Family Navigator Michael Stromberg with a different discussion theme each session. Use the information below to join by computer or phone. Michael is also available to provide 1:1 online support by appointment. Please email him at michael.stromberg@autismsocietymd.org.
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Potsponed - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Young Adults with Disabilities
2020-03-26 18:00 - 21:15 | Autism Society of Maryland, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
This event has been postponed. A new date will be shared with registrants once it is rescheduled. Thank you.

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
Thursday, March 26, 2020 6:00-9:15 pm at HCAS
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD
FREE but REGISTRATION REQUIRED https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSf1ys5J81FjCVi5H…/viewform…
Presenter Michael Dalto will review the application process and share details about both SSI and SSDI for young adults with disabilities. He will also discuss work incentives and the ABLE account as tools to support employment while receiving benefits. Doors open at 5:30 with pizza available from 5:30 to 6:00. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Transition Outreach Partnership. For accommodations, please contact the Family Support & Resource Center at 410 313-7161 or FSRC@hcpss.org by March 13. This is not disability specific, all families welcome. We can accommodate the first 80 people to register. Free.

Canceled - Women's Social Group
2020-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Main Event, 10300 Little Patuxent Pkyw. (Columbia Mall), Columbia, Maryland, 21044, United States
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:

ONLINE - Yoga for Children, Teens & Young Adults with ASD
2020-03-28 15:30 - 16:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
Our weekly Yoga Classes for Children, Teens & Young Adults with ASD are back — via ZOOM!
Thank to our instructors form the Yoga Center of Columbia, we are able to share this opportunity with you. Made possible through the generosity of The Hussman Foundation!
Please try to log in around 3:15pm to allow time for you to get set up, download the Zoom application (if you’d like to) and get ready to begin at 3:30pm. Below is the information on how to access the class.
Topic: Yoga Connections
Time: Mar 28, 2020 03:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Online - AUSOM Adult Social Group
2020-03-28 17:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
The group will be meeting online during the COVID-19 quarantine. Current members will receive the email link. To join, email ekmyers@gmail.com.
For independent adults with ASD ages 24+. Meets most Saturdays 5:30pm either at AUSOM or in the community.

ONLINE General Family Support Group - Parents with Children Newly Diagnosed with Autism
2020-03-31 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
This session will focus on parents with children newly diagnosed with autism to provide support in managing this new reality among the outbreak of COVID-19. The session will be an opportunity to ask questions, meet others in a similar situation, and receive helpful tips from a licensed clinical social worker with over 10+ years working with children with autism and their families.

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ONLINE General Family Support Group: Behavioral Management Techniques
2020-04-01 12:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE, MD, United States
This session will provide an overview of behavioral management techniques, as having a child with challenging behaviors at home for an extended yet undefined period of time creates additional stress and pressure as well as a possible increase in such challenging behaviors. Learn different strategies and tips while meeting others that can relate to what you are currently going through. The session will be led by our Family Navigator, a licensed clinical social worker with over 10+ years working with children with autism and their families.
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World Autism Awareness Day!
2020-04-02
This marks the beginning of National Autism Awareness Month!

Dad's VIRTUAL Night Out!
2020-04-02 18:30 - 19:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
Calling all DADS for a Virtual Dad’s Night Out!. Grab your beverage of choice then log into the Zoom meeting below!

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ONLINE - Yoga for Children, Teens & Young Adults with ASD
2020-04-04 15:30 - 16:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
Join AUSOM as our weekly Yoga Classes go ONLINE! Thank you to instructors from the Yoga Center of Columbia and The Hussman Foundation for making this possible!
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ONLINE-General Family Support Group
2020-04-07 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
A support group for parents of children newly diagnosed with autism. This session will focus on increasing and sustaining levels of support to manage various stressors related to a new autism-diagnosis while also having to shelter-in-place for the indeterminate future. Led by AUSOM Family Navigator Michael Stromberg, a licensed social worker.
Information on accessing the Webex meeting is below:

Meeting link: https://howardcountyautismsociety.my.webex.com/howardcountyautismsociety.my/j.php?MTID=m09a955a5c4a852c06cf56d60335d80c5

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ONLINE-General Family Support Group
2020-04-08 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
A general support group for parents of children with autism. This session will focus on basic educational and behavior management strategies to increase your child’s engagement with HCPSS’ Continuity of Learning plan slated to begin shortly. Led by AUSOM Family Navigator Michael Stromberg, a licensed social worker.

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ONLINE - Asperger's Family Support Group
2020-04-09 19:30 - 21:00 | ONLINE, MD, United States
Our Asperger’s Family Support Group goes online this week with a session led by parent advocate Elaine McAuliffe. Please join us! Information to access the webex meeting is below:

Meeting link: https://howardcountyautismsociety.my.webex.com/howardcountyautismsociety.my/j.php?MTID=ma1fa50b60b2626c7cfd676d825333c66

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ONLINE Yoga for Children, Teens & Young Adults with ASD
2020-04-11 15:30 - 16:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
Join our online FREE Yoga Class with instructors from the Yoga Center of Columbia. Made possible through the generous support of The Hussman Foundation.

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ONLINE - General Family Support Group
2020-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
A support group for parents of children newly diagnosed with autism. This support group will focus on increasing one’s self-compassion to more effectively manage the stresses of parenting a child with special needs during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as improving overall functioning to better support your child. Led by AUSOM Family Navigator Michael Stromberg, a licensed social worker.
Information on accessing the Webex meeting is below:

Meeting link: https://howardcountyautismsociety.my.webex.com/howardcountyautismsociety.my/j.php?MTID=m44a6a1d59dfef8216e02c85196017925
Meeting number: 292 860 083
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ONLINE - General Family Support Group
2020-04-15 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
A general support group for parents of children with autism. The switch to telehealth from school related service providers as well as any outside providers is a marked change for children, parents, as well as providers. This support group will provide tips for parents that are beginning to receive telehealth services and ways to improve outcomes.
Led by AUSOM Family Navigator Michael Stromberg, a licensed social worker.

Information on accessing the Webex session is below:

Meeting link: https://howardcountyautismsociety.my.webex.com/howardcountyautismsociety.my/j.php?MTID=mfd268df2faec0b087c598b28084452bb
Meeting number: 297 780 481
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ONLINE - Dad's "Virtual" Night Out!
2020-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
Join AUSOM for our next ‘virtual’ dad’s night out!

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Meeting ID: 296 239 655
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Postponed - Monthly Speaker Series: Your Child’s Just Been Diagnosed With Autism
2020-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Autism Society of Maryland, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
This event has been postponed. We hope to reschedule for later in the year.

Your 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.

ONLINE - Yoga for Children, Teens & Young Adults with ASD
2020-04-18 15:30 - 16:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
Join us for a FREE Zoom Yoga Class led by instructors from the Yoga Center of Columbia! Made possible through a generous grant from the Hussman Foundation. Log in information is below. Please log in 10 minutes prior to the start of class to get set up.

AUSOM Yoga
Apr 18, 2020 03:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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CANCELED - Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Robinson Nature Center
2020-04-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Cedar Lane School, 11630 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD, United States
Sensory-Friendly Sundays at Robinson Nature Center – for all ages. Special events planned for Autism Awareness Month!
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ONLINE - General Family Support Group
2020-04-21 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
A support group for parents of children newly diagnosed with autism. Focus will be on relating to one’s self as well as relating to your child to improve mental health and manage stress. Led by AUSOM Family Navigator Michael Stromberg, a licensed social worker.
Information on accessing the Webex meeting is below:

Meeting link: https://howardcountyautismsociety.my.webex.com/howardcountyautismsociety.my/j.php?MTID=mad437ab9deeee57f139b742fb3e30bda
Meeting number: 295 873 911
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ONLINE-General Family Support Group
2020-04-22 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
A general support group for parents of children with autism. Focus will be on how to engage your child in online learning and maintain productive routines at home during the sheltering in place. Led by AUSOM Family Navigator Michael Stromberg, a licensed social worker.

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Meeting link: https://howardcountyautismsociety.my.webex.com/howardcountyautismsociety.my/j.php?MTID=mddb38bfb5ab6c441e2ac117194d2d4a5
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ONLINE: Latino Family Support Group - Speaker: Michael Stromberg, AUSOM Family Navigator
2020-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
Conducted in Spanish, this family support group meets most months at HCAS. This month, and for the duration of the quarantine, we will move the meeting online. For more information, contact Marianela Estrada at 973-223-1024.
Para más información y para inscribirse, contacte a: Marianela Estrada emailnella22@gmail.com; 973-223-1024
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Meeting number: 291 191 731
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Canceled - Women's Social Group
2020-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Society of Maryland, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
We hope to reconvene the group once the quarantine ends. Please contact our office if we can help with anything at info@autismsocietymd.org.

ONLINE: Fitness Class for Youth With Autism
2020-04-25 10:00 - 10:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
The Autism Society of Maryland, through a generous grant from the Hussman Foundation, is now offering virtual fitness classes tailored towards those in the autism community ages 8-16. The classes will be offered via FACEBOOK LIVE with video available after the live stream. The class will make fitness fun for all levels and interests. No need for fancy equipment or a big workout space. You can use your own body weight or light resistance (bottled water, cans of soup). The class will incorporate cardio training and weights/resistance training, while working on functional fitness fundamentals such as balance, agility and core strength. Dress in your most fun workout attire and join us, Saturday mornings at 10am
About the instructor: Katie Gandy has been a group fitness instructor and personal trainer for over 15 years. Certified in group fitness, TRX, spin, as well as recently beginning the training for her Level I Autism Fitness Certification program, Katie combines her fitness experience with her training as an autism mom to bring you fun, challenging workouts on Saturdays at 10am.
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ONLINE Yoga for Children, Teens & Young Adults with ASD
2020-04-25 15:30 - 16:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
Please log in 10-15 minutes before the start of class to get set up. Login for the Zoom class is below:
Topic: YOGA CONNECTIONS
Time: Apr 25, 2020 03:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Canceled - 2020 AUSOM Pieces of the Puzzle Gala — CASINO NIGHT!
2020-04-25 19:00 | Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, 21042, United States
This event has been canceled. Thank you to our sponsors and supporters. We hope to see you at this event next spring.
Title Sponsor: The Hussman Foundation
HCAS’s CASINO NIGHT! Gala promises a thrilling vintage Vegas evening of fun and friendly competition! With $200 in Fun Bucks included in the ticket price, guests will experience the excitement of going all in at the Craps, Roulette, Blackjack and Texas Hold ‘Em tables. Additional Fun Bucks will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
The evening will include opportunities to:
• Win LIVE AUCTION packages offering exciting destination travel and experiences selected for YOU!
• Cash in your winnings or buy tickets to win upscale themed baskets in our BASKET RAFFLE
• Catch a glimpse of Elvis or snap a selfie with a Vegas showgirl!
• Dance to the hits of the Rat Pack crooners and period pop songs
Suggested attire is Cocktail.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: (Ticket sales end April 10th)
$150 per person from Feb. 1 – March 25, 2020
$175 per person from March 26 – April 10, 2020
TABLE FOR 10:
$1,500 from Feb. 1 – March 25, 2020
$1,750 from March 26 – April 10, 2020
Purchase your gala tickets by March 25th to be eligible to win a FREE hotel room at Turf Valley to use the night of the gala. Winner announced on March 26th.
Elected Officials, please call the AUSOM office for ticket purchase at 410-290-3466.
Dinner will feature buffet stations that include Gluten-Free, Casein-Free and Vegetarian/Vegan options. Please indicate dietary preferences for you and your guests when you register.
For sponsorship information, contact melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org.
Please contact us with your questions at info@autismsocietymd.org, or by phone at 410-290-3466.

Mom's Virtual Night Out!
2020-04-27 19:30 - 21:00 | ONLINE, MD, United States
Grab your cocktail, snack and join us for a Mom’s Night Out via Webex! Co-hosted by AUSOM Board Members Jackie Cooper and Katie Gandy. Log in information is below:

Meeting link: https://howardcountyautismsociety.my.webex.com/howardcountyautismsociety.my/j.php?MTID=m9de8d2d7d4103857575e23c1e3b085e2

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ONLINE - General Family Support Group
2020-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
A general support group for parents of children with autism. Focus will be on relating to one’s self as well as relating to your child to improve mental health and manage stress. Led by AUSOM Family Navigator Michael Stromberg, a licensed social worker.

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ONLINE-General Family Support Group
2020-04-29 12:00 - 13:30 | ONLINE, MD, United States
A general support group for parents of children with autism. Focus will be on how to engage your child in online learning and maintain productive routines at home during the sheltering in place. Led by AUSOM Family Navigator Michael Stromberg, a licensed social worker.

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Meeting link: https://howardcountyautismsociety.my.webex.com/howardcountyautismsociety.my/j.php?MTID=ma31937e017c0c0bf1e835360121b832b
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