December Information And
Community Events
Positive Behavior Supports
Monday, November 30, 2015, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Presented by Development Support Associates.
This workshop will focus on strategies to promote positive development, functioning and autonomy.
The Arc of Northern Virginia, 2755 Hartland Road, Suite 200, Falls Church, VA, 22043
(703) 208-1119, www.thearcofnova.org.
The Lab School Lecture Series: Learning to be Kind, Understand Differences and Get Along with Others: Helping our Children and Adolescents with LD/ADHD Develop These Important Skills
Wednesday, December 2, 7:30pm
The Lab School of Washington, The Commons on the Reservoir Campus: 4759 Reservoir Road NW Washington, D.C. 20007
Judith M. Glasser, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Understanding how others think and feel is a critical skill for all children to learn. It is a skill they will need and use throughout their lives. People who have the ability to understand how others are thinking and feeling can have an easier time regulating their own feelings, being kind to others, and understanding why they behave the way they do. Just like children have strengths and weaknesses, they also vary in their ability to understand how others think and feel. For some children with learning difficulties this skill is a particular challenge. This talk will present specific ideas for helping children develop these important skills.
All lectures are open to the public and offered free of charge, but registrations are appreciated.
http://www.labschool.org/Page/outreach/Lecture-Series
Oakwood School Tour for Professionals
Friday, December 4, 8:45 am
Join us for coffee at 8:45 AM...tour will begin promptly at 9:00 AM
Oakwood School provides unique educational opportunities for students with learning differences who exhibit a discrepancy from their true potential and classroom achievement.
RSVP: www.oakwoodschool.com
D.C. Metro Abilities Expo
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 4-6, 2015
Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20151
Life Planning Tools
Saturday, December 5, 2015, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sessions covering waivers, legal authority and guardianship, and special needs trusts.
The Arc of Northern Virginia, 2755 Hartland Road, Suite 200, Falls Church, VA 22043 (703) 208-1119, www.thearcofnova.org.
Early registration is recommended, as this event fills up quickly.
How to Communicate Effectively with Your Child with Special Needs
Monday, December 7, 7:30 pm
Dr. Joni Johnson & Dr. S. Roni Avery
Pediatric Partners for Attention & Learning
Interested in learning about techniques to more effectively communicate with your child with special needs? Not sure how to manage expectations if communication is an issue?
This lecture will cover problems ineffective communication can lead to, how to calm a situation, how to teach your child's teacher to communicate with your child and help with daily frustration issues.
The lectures are for adults only; please make other childcare arrangements if necessary.
To RSVP (appreciated, but not required): Erin.Roundtree@mcleanbible.org
or 703-770-2938
ACPS Meet & Greet and Presentations:
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
T.C. Williams High School, King Street Campus, Titan Den
Child Care provided by advanced reservation
R.S.V.P. by December 2, 2015 to Janet Reese, janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us,
or Courtney Davis, Ph.D., courtney.davis@acps.k12.va.us
ACPS Superintendent Alvin L. Crawley
Welcomes
*Theresa Werner, M. Ed., J.D., Executive Director of Specialized Instruction
*Michelle Hopkins, Ph.D., Director of Compliance, and Special Programs
*Courtney Davis, Ph.D., Coordinator, Parent Resource Center
Following the introductions:
The Role and Importance of Virginia Parent Resource Centers
Presented by Gloria Dalton, Parent Ombudsman,
Virginia Department of Education
The Lab School Lecture Series: Connecting Language and Behavior at Home and at School
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
The Commons on the Reservoir Campus: 4759 Reservoir Road NW Washington, D.C. 20007
Jennifer Frey, PhD, BCBA-D
Assistant Professor, Special Education and Disability Studies
George Washington University
The relationship between language and behavior is a complex and often admired but not a well understood phenomenon. How does this relationship develop? When students engage in challenging behaviors, what are they telling us? In this session, we will explore the relationship between the language and behavior of students in early elementary school, and begin to interpret challenging behaviors as a form of communication. We will also discuss why children might engage in challenging behaviors and how to support their communication and promote engagement in desired behaviors at home and at school.
All lectures are open to the public and offered free of charge, but registrations are appreciated.
http://www.labschool.org/Page/outreach/Lecture-Series
Recurring Events:
Support Group for Kinship Caregivers
Bryant Alternative High School
2709 Popkins Lane
Rooms 40 and 41 (Adult Ed. entrance)
Alexandria, VA 22306
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September 3 and 17, October 1 and 22, November 5 and 19, December 10
Grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives who are raising children are invited to the county's support group. Find out about community resources you may not have know exists. Talk with others who understand how difficult and joyful this responsibility can be.
This support group is for residents of Fairfax County or the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
For additional information, contact Mary Shepherd (FCPS) 703-204-4340 or Kim Karlinchak (DFS) 703-324-5447, TTY 711.
Youth and Young Adults: Stronger Together
Alternate Thursdays at 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Fairfax, VA
4031 University Dr., Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030
Dec 1, 15; Jan 5, 19; Feb 2, 16; Mar 1, 15; Apr 5, 19; May 3, 17.
Formed Families Forward hosts Stronger Together peer-to-peer support groups.
We believe that youth and young adults really are stronger when they share their experiences and work together to improve their own lives and the systems that are supposed to help youth and families.
The group is designed for teens and young adults, ages 14-22, who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as:
Light dinner of pizza and salad will be served.
Register: http://formedfamiliesforward.org/youth-together-peer-group/ or call (703) 539-2904
Lunch Bunch
The Autism Society Northern Virginia, Down Syndrome Association Northern Virginia and The Arc of Northern Virginia now offer our popular informative Lunch BunchMeetings on Saturday. Every second Saturday of the month, from noon to 2pm at ASNV.Bring a bag lunch and talk to experts about your questions and concerns in navigating the maze of services for individuals with disabilities and on the spectrum.
The number of families is limited to provide personalized information, so RSVP to ASNV at 703-495-8444 and ask to RSVP for LUNCH BUNCH. Topics include what is on the top of your list, but also can include: Getting a diagnosis, Medicaid Waivers, IEP's and other school issues, Guardianship, Special Needs Trusts, Recreation, Transportation, and Housing.
ASNV 10467 White Granite Dr. 3rd Floor Oakton, VA 22124
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
West Fairfax CHADD Parent Support Group
Meets each 2nd & 4th Thurs. at 7:30 pm
Room 201 at Fairfax Church of Christ, 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax, VA 22033
Contact Sharon 703 716-4646 or clintob@aol.com.
Support Group for Middle School Students with ADHD
Meets the first Sunday of each month 2:00 - 3:00 pm
4031 Univ. Dr Fairfax, VA (enter on South St.)
NO parents!
Support Group for High School Students with ADHD
Meets the first Sunday of each month 3:30 - 5:00 pm
4031 Univ. Dr., Fairfax, VA (enter on South St.) No parents!
Call 703-403-3335 to enter the building.
Contact: coach@BrainRelief.org (703) 641-8940
Support Group for Parents of Teens and Young Adults with ADHD
First Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm
Fairfax Circle Church, 3110 Chichester Lane, Fairfax, VA 22031.
For more information: phone/text 703-489-4626 or ocgreulich@aol.com
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Works to build better lives for those affected by mental illness.
Oakton Family Support Group
Meets on the 1st Thurs. of each month, 7:30-9:00 pm
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, Room 9, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA
Alexandria Family Support Group
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9:00 pm, First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King St., Alexandria, VA
Contact: Joanna Walker at 703 620-2633 or Joannaw.walker@gmail.com
For other Family Support Groups visit http://www.nami-northernvirginia.org/for-families-and-friends.html
ACPS Monthly Support Group for Parents of Preschoolers Receiving Special Education Services
Parent Resource Center, Minnie Howard Campus of
T.C. Williams High School, Room 134, 3801 W. Braddock Road
The group will meet monthly on the following Tuesdays:
Dec. 1, Jan.5, Feb. 2, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3, and June 7, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Please join us for support, strategies and conversation.
For more information, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, (703) 824-0129 or janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us
ACPS Monthly Support Group for Parents of Students in the Citywide Autism Classes
Parent Resource Center, Minnie Howard Campus of
T.C. Williams High School, Room 134, 3801 W. Braddock Road
The group will meet monthly on the following Wednesdays: Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11 and June 15, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Please join us for support, strategies and conversation.
For more information, contact Janet Reese, ACPS Parent Support Specialist, (703) 824-0129 or janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us
