Review the Document Archive

Below are links to materials provided by past HCAS meeting speakers.

2021

March

Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Autism: It is about More than Handwriting (March 25, 2021)

Aaron Dallman, PhD, OTR/L, MT-BC (Emily Bravman, OTS)

Presented in Partnership with Pathfinders for Autism / Brown Bag Workshop Series

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February

EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY): WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2021

A two-part webinar in the Parent Empowerment Series sponsored by HCPSS Department of Special Education, SECAC, and HCAS (Tuesday, February 9, 2021)

PART 1: What is ESY, Who is Eligible, and What are the Plans for 2021?

Part 1 will be a presentation of information on:

* Extended School Year (ESY) services offered through HCPSS
* Eligibility criteria
* The timeline for ESY eligibility meetings and determinations
* ESY 2021 details – when, where, how (hybrid or in-person)

Presenters:

Janice Yetter – Director, Department of Special Education, HCPSS

Marcella Randall – ESY Consultant, HCPSS

PART 2: Parent Participation in ESY Planning / Q&A

Part 2 will offer tips to help parents prepare for ESY discussions, including:

* Information to document and share at the meeting
* How to prioritize goals
* Questions to ask during the ESY meeting

Presenters:

Beth Benevides – Parent Advocate, Howard County Autism Society / Hussman Institute for Autism

Leslie Seid Margolis – Managing Attorney, Disability Rights Maryland

Janice Yetter – Director, Department of Special Education, HCPSS

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January

Supplementary Aids and Services in the Virtual Environment

Families often mention the lack of follow through or “adaptation” of certain supplementary aids and services in the virtual environment. This webinar addresses:

-The importance of supplementary aids and services for student success
-The legal requirements behind this section of the IEP and ASDM plan
-Tips on how to address issues with teachers and the IEP team
-Ideas on specific kinds of accommodations for virtual learning

Speakers:

Beth Benevides, Howard County Autism Society, Hussman Institute

Leslie Margolis, Disability Rights Maryland

Yvonne Cox, Howard County Public School System (HCPSS)

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2020

December

You Can’t Drink From An Empty Cup: Supporting Your Own Social and Emotional Well-Being. Helping Parents Survive the Roller Coaster of Parenting a Special Needs Child

December 2, 2020

Panelists:

Stacy Hurley, LCSW-C, Family Navigator, Howard County Autism Society

Brad Bernstein, LCPC, Crossroads Psychological Associates

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ABC’s of Challenging Behavior Management

December 9, 2020

Panelists: Cathy Judkins

Video