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: HCAS and Pathfinders for Autism are partnering to offer the 2011-12 ASD Brown Bag Series. Presentations are on topics of interest to the autism community. Parents, educators, professionals, support persons, and individuals on the spectrum are all invited to attend. All presentations are offered in the early afternoon. Schedule your lunch break with HCAS and take advantage of four great presentations: ASD and Setting Healthy Limits on the Virtual World; Sensory Processing Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, Strategies; What Special Education Can (and Can't) Do for Your Child; ASD: Sexuality and Social Boundaries.
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Transition/Adult Issues Meeting
December 14 (Wednesday) 7:00pm: HCAS Resource Center.
Presenter: Susan Howarth, Success Transitions
Sensory Friendly Movie: The Adventures of Tin Tin
January 7 (Saturday) 10:00am: AMC Columbia Theatres. Lights will be kept on and volume turned down. No trailers. Tickets are $6/person. Doors open at 9:30am, movie starts promptly at 10:00am. www.amctheatres.com/SFF/
Winter Pool Party at Lifetime Fitness
January 8 (Sunday) 6:30-8:30pm:: 7220 Deforest Drive, Columbia. Join us for our annual splash down and catch up with friends! Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event open to current HCAS members only.
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Yoga for Children and Teens
February 4 (Saturday) 11:00am: The Yoga Center of Columbia. Free yoga class for children and teens with autism. This class is designed for children ages 9 to 18. Space is limited. RSVP in advance to Diana Palmer at dpalmer@howard-autism.org or 410-290-3466.
In and Out of Middle School Workshop
February 7 (Tuesday) 6:30-8:30pm: What parents of students with disabilities want to know about transitioning from elementary to middle school, or from middle to high school. Wilde Lake Middle School, 10481 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, MD 21044. Presented by HCPSS resource teachers and parents. This free workshop is sponsored by the HCPSS Transitions/Work Study program and the Special Education Community Advisory Committee (SECAC). For more information please call the Family Support & Resource Center at 410-313-7161.
Transitioning Youth/ Adult Support Group Meeting
February 8 (Wednesday) 7:00 pm:: Presenter: Linda Schnapp, Asst Director Project Access
Project Access is a program designed to help support and guide the transition of high school students with disabilities on into postsecondary education, to increase the success rate and retention of freshman students with disabilities in college, and to improve career counseling and job placement services for students with disabilities. While a Howard Community College Program, students are not required to attend HCC to participate. Learn how this program could help strengthen skills to make this all important transition a little bit easier, and a lot more successful. HCAS Resource Center.
Aspergers Group Meeting
February 9 (Thursday) 7:30-9:00pm: Presenter: Wynn Kirchner. Come listen to an 11th grade student share his experiences and personal journey of growing up on the spectrum. HCAS Resource Center.
HCAS General Support Group Meeting
February 16 (Thursday) 7pm-9pm: This month, we will be discussing Biomed topics. We will have a panel of four speakers to discuss the work in their fields. Lisa Gordon Dabbs is a Chiropractor and does Neural Cranial Integration. Janis Wasser specializes in Cranial Sacral Therapy and performs Reiki. Mary Mulrowis a licensed massage therapist who is certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. And Lorraine Stern works with Bowen Therapy. These holistic therapies are based on physical and energetic work. Each has its own technique and has been helpful for many in our community. HCAS Resource Center.
Biomedical Support Group Meeting
January 11 (Wednesday) 7:00pm: Nourishing Journey, 10440 Shaker Drive, Suite 105, Columbia. Contact Jenn_Palmer@comcast.net for more information.
Monthly Support Group
January 19 (Thursday) 7:00pm: Emily Kinsler, HCPSS project facilitator for communication and assistive technology, will discuss the HCPSS iPad Pilot Program and the use of iPads for special education students. HCAS Resource Center.
Come Join Us at Great Wolf Lodge!
Thursday, February 16 - Friday, February 17: Great Wolf Lodge has partnered with HCAS for 2 days and 1 night of fun! Enjoy all the activities they have to offer! See the attached flyer for more information.
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Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature
February 21, 8:30am - 4pm: Make your voice be heard! Join fellow citizens with disabilities, families, providers and advocates in Annapolis to meet with legislators about critical disability issues. Trip includes breakfast, a couple of hours of large-group policy briefings at a local hotel, and then the walk down to the State House where everyone will split up to meet in small groups with individual legislators in their offices. Cost: $20 per person, includes continental breakfast.
Deadline to sign up is February 8th. For more information , or to register please click on the link.
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Sibshops - A Program Just for Brothers and Sisters of Kids with Special Needs
March 18, 2012.: Bring your child to meet other kids who have a sibling with special health or developmental needs. During this rewarding time they will be able to connect with kids who have a sibling with special needs, talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with special needs, and play fun, high-enegry, exciting games! Sibshops take place at The Arc of Howard County - 11735 Homewood Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Registration deadline is March 9 and there is a small fee to cover the cost of snacks. For more information please call 410-578-5169 or email Sibshopsofmaryland@yahoo.com.
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