CARES: Children's Academic Resource & Educational Services: Final Listing of Community Events for 2017

Community Events

DECEMBER

College Steps at NVCC Annandale and NVCC Louden

***Register by Dec. 8***

Thu. Dec. 14, 6 - 7 pm

NVCC Annandale and NVCC Louden

Learn about this nonprofit organization that provides hands-on, personalized support for college/college-bound students living with social or learning challenges, including autism.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/college-steps-nova-loudoun-open-house-tickets-39698854342?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

Sensory Friendly Christmas Village

Saturday, December 16, 1-3pm

McLean Bible Church, Tysons Campus 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA

Family-friendly Christmas fun and holiday cheer! SENSORY-FRIENDLY for families with special needs or sensory sensitivities. FREE

Sensory Friendly Performance, The Little Prince, A Holiday Family Opera

Sat., Dec. 16, 2:00 p.m.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts., Washington, DC.

Presented by The Washington National Opera. Tickets available at (202) 476-8528 (mention that you want the sensory friendly performance) or https://www.kennedy-center.org/pages/accessibility/sensory

Neurofeedback Presentation with Focus on Youth

Mon., Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

4480 King Street, Room 514, Alexandria, VA

Presented by Donna Creasy, L.P.C., L.M.F.T.

RSVP LaTanya Wooten at latanya.wooten@alexandriava.gov or (703) 746-3579.

January 2018

Skill Development for Families with Children with Autism or Related Disorders

Thurs., Jan. 4, noon-2:00 p.m.

The Arc of Nova, 2755 Hartland Road, Suite 200, Falls Church, VA.

Presented by Therapeutic Alliance, LLC. This workshop will focus on teaching pro-social behaviors, providing clear and effective expectations, and setting limits and following through with demands. This workshop is available in both in-person and webinar format. (703) 208-1119. For more information or to register, go to https://www.thearcofnova.org/programs/workshops-conferences.

What Questions Should I be Asking About Employment: What is Possible under Vocational Rehabilitation Programs for People with Disabilities?

Fri., Jan. 5, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Arc of Northern Virginia, 2755 Hartland Road, Suite 200, Falls Church, VA 22043,

Presented by Cheryl Bates, NDRN.

(703) 208-1119, x 115.

Tax Tips for Parents of a Child with Special Needs What You Need to Know

January 8, 2018, 7:30-9:00pm

McLean Bible Church, Community Room B, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182

Mark Friese, Merrill Lynch Special Needs Group
Chris Wright, Vogelman, Turner & Wright Law

The lectures are for adults only; please make other childcare arrangements if necessary.

The lecture is free and open to everyone.

To RSVP (appreciated, but not required):rosie.oakley@mcleanbible.org www.mcleanbible.org/ACLS

Mindfully Managing Caregiver Stress: Proven Tools for Reducing Stress and Taking Care of Yourself, While Taking Care of Others

Mon, January 8, 2018, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

4031 University Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030

Raising children and youth, especially if they have special needs, can be exhausting! Join other adoptive and foster parents, grandparents and other kin caring for children for an evening of information and support.

Joy Koeppen, LCSW, a clinical therapist at Brain Injury Services and Formed Families Forward board member, will share tips based on her own experience raising a child with special needs and offer practical strategies for busting stress and boosting resilience. This session is designed to help parents, grandparents, relatives and other caregivers recognize their own stress responses, and develop practical strategies for coping all year long!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindfully-managing-caregiver-stress-proven-tools-for-reducing-stress-and-taking-care-of-yourself-tickets-39189337363

The Development of Speech, Language and Social Skills in Young Children

Wed., Jan. 10, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

John Adams Elementary School Library, 5651 Rayburn Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311

Presented by Kari Comer, M.S., CCC-SLP.. For more information, or to register, contact Janet Reese, janet.reese@acps.k12.va.us, or Dr. Courtney Davis, courtney.davis@acps.k12.va.us, or (703) 824-0129.

RECURRING AND ONGOING EVENTS

Autism Acceptance Night @ Flight

Tuesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm

Flight Trampoline Park, 7200 Fullerton Road, Springfield, VA 22150

JCCNV Special Needs Parent Support Group

1st Wed. of each month, 7:00–8:30 pm

Contact: Melissa at MelissaH@jccnv.org Cost: $15 per meeting.

Youth and Young Adults: Stronger Together

Alternate Tuesdays, October through May, 6:30-8:00 pm in Fairfax., VA

Sponsored by Formed Families Forward, this peer-to-peer support group for youth ages 14 - 22 meets twice a month through May. Parents, caregivers and guardians meet at the same time. Register: formedfamiliesforward.org/youth-together-peer-group/ or (703) 539-2904

People First for Young Adults

2nd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

The Arc , 2755 Hartland Rd Suite 200, Falls Church

Youth with disabilities ages 14-26 practice public speaking skills, plan social outings, learn from guest speakers on topics of life skills and advocacy, and do projects to enhance social skills.

Information: Diane Monnig 703 208-1119 x 118

Monthly Parent Support Group for Parents of Struggling to Launch Young Adults

3rd Thursday of every month, 6:00 - 7:30pm

The Thrive Center offices, 6310 Stevens Forest Road, Suite #100, Columbia MD 20146

RSVP to Sara Love at 410.740.3240 or at: RSVP HERE

ALL PARENTS OF YOUNG ADULTS WELCOME!

www.myThrive.net 410.740.3240