Autism Society of Maryland

Meet & Greet en Español en el Centro Multiservicios en Laurel, MD!
2023-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
¡Únase a nosotros para un evento Meet & Greet en español en el Centro Multiservicios en Laurel, MD! Conozca los recursos, servicios y actividades disponibles a través de la Sociedad de Autismo de Maryland. ¡Comparte tus intereses y necesidades con nosotros! Las fechas, ubicaciones e información de contacto se encuentran a continuación. No es necesario confirmar su asistencia. Por favor pasa. ¡Niños bienvenidos!
Centro Multiservicios: Catalina Ramos, Coordinadora de Recursos del Idioma Español Catalina.Ramos@autismsocietymd.org
14/11 de 10 a. m. a mediodía: The MultiService Center, 9900 Washington Blvd., N., Laurel, MD 20723 Nota: Catalina tendrá horario de atención en el Centro MultiServicio el segundo martes de cada mes.
Join us for a Meet & Greet event in Spanish at the MultiService Center in Laurel, MD! Learn about resources, services, and activities available through the Autism Society of Maryland. Share your interests and needs with us! Dates, locations and contact information is below. No need to RSVP. Please drop by. Children welcome!
MultiService Center: Catalina Ramos, Spanish Language Resource Coordinator
Catalina.Ramos@autismsocietymd.org
11/14 from 10am-Noon: The MultiService Center, 9900 Washington Blvd., N., Laurel, MD 20723
Note: Catalina will have office hours at the MultiService Center the 2nd Tuesday of every month

Adaptive Hike for All Abilities!
2023-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Patapsco Valley State Park
Bruce Clopein of the Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park will host an Adaptive Hike for all ages on Saturday, November 12 at 10am. The hike will take place in the Avalon area of Patapsco Valley State Park with a meeting location at 5120 South Street, Halethorpe, MD 21227. Look for Pavilion 106, which is close to the River Road Trail where the hike will begin.
The River Road Trail is an accessible, fairly level and scenic pathway that follows along close to the Patapsco River. It begins as a paved surface and then becomes a wide, hard crushed rock pathway. Out and back, the hike is about 1.5 miles in length.
FREE to attend but registration required. CLICK HERE
Made possible through a grant from The Hussman Foundation!

Yoga Together - In Person
2023-11-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Yoga Center of Columbia, 8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD, 21045
For ages 6+ with an adult caregiver
FREE! Drop-in. Advance registration is not required.
Made possible through a grant from The Hussman Foundation.
Yoga Center of Columbia
8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD 21045

What to Do During a Traffic Stop - Practice sessions for drivers and passengers with developmental disabilities
2023-11-09 11:00 - 15:00 | North American Division of Seventh-Day Adventist, 9705 Patuxent Woods Drive (Parking Lot), Columbia, MD, 21046
EVERYONE feels anxiety when they see that police car light up behind them and may worry about what will happen next. Watch the 1-hour webinar then attend a live session on November 9th from 11am-3pm where you can practice being pulled over by Howard County Police officers in a calm environment. The session will be held in the parking lot of the North American Division of Seventh-Day Adventist, 9705 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046. Presented by Pathfinders for Autism with Howard County Police Department and Autism Society of Maryland.
FREE but registration is required. CLICK HERE

General Family Support Group (Virtual)
2023-11-02 19:30 - 21:00
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A traditional support group for families that have a member on the Autism spectrum. FREE! Future meeting dates: 12/7. A one-time registration is required at https://app.donorview.com/g135k . The login will be sent before each Zoom meeting.

Dating & Relationships for Self-Advocates
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for this FREE Zoom webinar!
Dating & Relationships for Self-Advocates
October 24, 2023 from 7:00-8:30PM
The 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.
About 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.
FREE to attend but REGISTRATION is REQUIRED at https://app.donorview.com/6WK31 to receive the Zoom login by email!
Questions? Contact 410-290-3466 or susanne.mason@howard-autism.org

Dad's Night Out Social (In Person)
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Cured / 18th & 21st, 10980 Grantchester Wy #110, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
October 19 from 6-8pm
Join other Autism Dads for a night of fun at Cured/18th & 21st 10980 Grantchester Wy #110, Columbia, MD 21044! Ask for Roger or the Autism Dads Group.

Navigating the Autism Journey - Support Group (Virtual)
2023-10-18 19:00 - 20:30
Next meeting: October 18 @ 7:00-8:30PM
TOPIC: Learn about great resources from The Parents Place of Maryland!
​​​​​​​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.
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​​​​​​​A one-time registration is required at https://app.donorview.com/g135k . The login will be sent before each Zoom session. If you have been receiving email notifications, you are on the list.

Mom's Night Out Social (In Person)
2023-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Manor Hill Tavern, 3733 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, United States
October 17 from 6-8pm – Manor Hill Tavern, 3733 Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD
Time to take a break and catch up with other moms for an informal night or afternoon out.
*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. Please RSVP to the contact listed in the event announcement.

Grupo De Apoyo Para Padres Latinos (Virtual)
2023-10-16 19:00 - 20:30
16 de Octubre, 7:00-8:30pm​​​​​​​
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

Save-the-Date! Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run!
2023-10-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Centennial Park, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, 21042, United States
Mark your calendars for the 2023 Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run, October 7, 2023 from 9am – Noon at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, MD. Registration opens mid-May. See you there!

Yoga Together (In-Person)
2023-09-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Yoga Center of Columbia, 8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD, 21045
Join your AUSOM friends and the fabulous Yoga Center of Columbia instructors for an hour of rejuvenating, in-person yoga.

In-person on these dates:
Saturday July 22, August 19, September 30
2:00-3:00PM at the Yoga Center
For ages 6+ with an adult caregiver
FREE! Drop-in. Advance registration is not required.
Yoga Center of Columbia
8950 State Route 108, Suite 109
Columbia, MD 21045
Made possible through a grant from The Hussman Foundation!

Adult Social Group
2023-08-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-08-19 15:30 - 17:30, 2023-08-12 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-08-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-07-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-07-22 17:30 - 19:30
Join us for this group designed for independent Autistic adults ages 24+ with activities planned and scheduled by a committee of the group. Currently alternating virtual and in-person meetings and events most Saturdays. FREE to join but requires a one-time registration at https://app.donorview.com/emKYX to receive the weekly email and schedule of events. Note that days, times and locations may vary based on scheduled events. Questions? Email info@autismsocietymd.org

Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults (via Zoom)
2023-08-26 15:30 - 16:30

GRUPO DE APOYO PARA PADRES LATINOS (Virtual)
2023-08-21 19:00 - 20:30
GRUPO DE APOYO PARA PADRES LATINOS (Virtual)
August 21, 2023
7:00-8:30pm
Virtual via Zoom​​​​​​​.
Transporte Escolar
Speaker: Catalina Ramos, AUSOM Spanish-Language Resource Coordinator
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

Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults (via Zoom)
2023-08-19 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-08-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-08-05 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-07-29 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-07-22 15:30 - 16:30
Enjoy our weekly FREE Yoga Classes with instructors from the Yoga Center of Columbia. These classes are made possible through the generosity of The Hussman Foundation.

Participants and parents/guardians to pre-register with HCAS. This is a one-time registration. Once registered, you will be added to the list to receive, by e-mail, the videoconference login and password for any future yoga classes. You will receive this information directly from the yoga instructors before each Saturday class. You may request to unsubscribe from the list at any time.
CLICK to REGISTER
Each class will open about 10 minutes early for participants to visit with one another. Please login at least a few minutes early to get admitted. Instructors will close the class to late arrivals promptly at 3:30pm so that instruction can begin on time and proceed without interruption. We look forward to seeing you at the next Yoga Connections session.
If you have any questions or you registered and are not receiving the weekly e-mails, contact Susanne Mason at susanne.mason@autismsocietymd.org

How to Track Your Child's IEP Progress - Evening Session
2023-08-15 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for a webinar on Special Education
How to Track Your Child’s IEP Progress
Tuesday, August 15th, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
CLICK HERE to register and receive the Zoom link

Prepare Now to Track Progress: 3 Easy Steps

In this one-hour webinar/workshop, parents and guardians will learn how to take control of tracking their child’s IEP progress.

Too often, we settle for “making sufficient progress” without any idea what “sufficient” means.
Is your child 10% there or 90%?
Did your child make meaningful progress from one quarter to another?
When is a goal too easy, too hard, or just right?
How dependent is your child on prompts?
And how about all those accommodations? What is benefiting your child and what isn’t?
Let’s talk about how we can prepare before school starts to make this a more-informed school year!

Presented by Special Education Parent Advocate:
Beth Benevides – Hussman Institute for Autism and Howard County Autism Society

Families are encouraged to have their IEPS on hand to follow along during the discussion.
Please submit your questions for the presenters in advance by entering them in the memo field above the reCAPTCHA box.
There will be time for Q&A during the webinar.

How to Track Your Child's IEP Progress - Mid-day Session
2023-08-15 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a webinar on Special Education
How to Track Your Child’s IEP Progress
Tuesday, August 15, from 12 noon to 1:00 pm
CLICK HERE to register and receive the Zoom link

Prepare Now to Track Progress: 3 Easy Steps
In this one-hour webinar/workshop, parents will learn how to take control of tracking their child’s IEP progress.

Too often, we settle for “making sufficient progress” without any idea what “sufficient” means.
Is your child 10% there or 90%?
Did your child make meaningful progress from one quarter to another?
When is a goal too easy, too hard, or just right?
How dependent is your child on prompts?
And how about all those accommodations? What is benefiting your child and what isn’t?
Let’s talk about how we can prepare before school starts to make this a more-informed school year!

Presented by Special Education Parent Advocate:
Beth Benevides – Hussman Institute for Autism and Howard County Autism Society

Families are encouraged to have their IEPS on hand to follow along during the discussion.
Please submit your questions for the presenters in advance by entering them in the memo field above the reCAPTCHA box.
There will be time for Q&A during the webinar.

Bike to the Beach!
2023-07-28
Join our team and help us bike to build neurodiversity in Maryland’s workplace as we Bike to the Beach!!

On July 28th, the Autism Society of Maryland Team will be riding from Baltimore to Dewey Beach to support the Autism Hiring Program. This AUSOM initiative is advancing workplace neurodiversity and acceptance, connecting businesses to an untapped workforce of skilled Autistic adults and targeting jobseekers not supported by existing systems.

The Autism Hiring Program, now in its third year, is serving candidates and employers in Maryland with placements in professions that include IT, CyberSecurity, Retail, Administrative, Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Entertainment, Recreation, Historic, Warehouse among others. Learn more about the program at https://autismsocietymd.org/autism-hiring-program/

Register and/or donate on our Team Page at https://my.biketothebeach.org/teampage.asp?fundid=10764 Questions? Email melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org
