DATE

TIME

LOCATION

TOPIC

September 11, 2009

2:00 - 6:00 pm

*LOCATION CHANGE*

The Autism Project

9439 Old Solomons Island Rd

Owings, MD  20736

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AAACC Family & Friends Fall Picnic  

Our Family and Friends Fall Picnic will be held at the Autism Project in Owings, Maryland on Saturday, September 11th starting at 2 PM.   We're planning a scavenger hunt for the kids, pumpkin decorating, water balloon competition and other events.  The AAACC will provide hamburgers and hotdogs, related fixins’ and soft drinks.   Be sure to bring a side dish, or dessert to share. 

So come on out, relax and enjoy this opportunity to share some good times with your family and AAACC friends in a relaxing and understanding environment.  And please let us know if you can help out with running some games for the kids, selling raffle tickets, cooking, or cleaning up. 

Please contact Careen Wallace at cwall3412@aol.com or at 301-855-8333 to RSVP and to get directions to the picnic site.   

October 19, 2010

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

*LOCATION CHANGE*

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata Campus

8730 Mitchell Road

La Plata, MD 20646

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In lieu of holding a regular meeting this month,

the AAACC is encouraging member families & other interested parties

to attend the Southern Maryland meeting of the

Maryland Commission on Autism

WHEN:  Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

WHERE:  College of Southern Maryland

                  La Plata Campus 

                  8730 Mitchell Road

                La Plata , MD   20646

THE COMMISSION ON AUTISM was formed in 2009 by the Maryland General Assembly (SB 963) to begin charting new statewide approaches to health, education and employment services for children, adults and families of Marylanders with autism spectrum disorders.  The Southern Maryland meeting is one of four meetings that the Commission is holding throughout the State of Maryland to receive public input regarding the needs of individuals and families facing autism.

without your input, change is not possible.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:  There will be an opportunity for public comment from 11:30 to 12:30.  Please limit your presentation to three minutes and provide a written copy of your comments to the Commission. 

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND: you may submit your comments in writing to Diane Dressler at dresslerd@dhmh.state.md.us, or by mail at:  

       Maryland Commission on Autism

       c/o Diane Dressler

       201 West Preston St., 4th Floor

       Baltimore , MD 21201

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  See the Maryland Commission on Autism website at http://dhmh.maryland.gov/autism/

November 18, 2010

To be announced.

To be announced.

December, 2010

Holiday Break

Holiday Break

Holiday Break for the AAACC and member families

Meetings will resume in January, 2010

January 20, 2011

7:00 - 9:00 pm

*LOCATION CHANGE*

Courthouse Square

Large Conference Room

205 Main Street

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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How to Use Visual Schedules to Support Children with ASD

SPEAKER:  Paul Livelli, Ph.D.

Dr. Livelli is an educational consultant for families and school systems in Maryland and Virginia . He also serves as a research associate for the University of Maryland in College Park where he teaches courses on autism, classroom management, and social communication.  During his twenty year career, Dr. Livelli has also served as vocational coordinator and special education program supervisor for students with autism in the Sheppard Pratt Health System.

This meeting is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged.  To register, please contact Careen Wallace at cwall3412@aol.com or call 301-855-8333. Light refreshments will be provided.

February 17, 2011

7:00 - 9:00 pm

*LOCATION CHANGE*

The Autism Project

9439 Old Solomons Island Rd.

Owings, MD 20736

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Friendship and Dating for Young People on the Autism Spectrum

SPEAKER:  Angela Gaither-Parker

Ms. Gaither-Parker is the Director of The Autism Project located in Calvert County, Maryland.  She has an MS in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University and a BS in Psychology and Physical Education from Virginia Tech.  She has worked with children, youth and young adults on the autism spectrum for over ten years.

This meeting is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged.  To register, please contact Careen Wallace at cwall3412@aol.com or call 301-855-8333. Light refreshments will be provided.   

March 17, 2011

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Courthouse Square

Large Conference Room

205 Main Street

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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Resource Provider Fair

Details to be announced.

Saturday,

April 2, 2011

10 am - 5 pm

*LOCATION CHANGE*

Calvert Marine Museum

Glascock Field

14200 Solomons Island Road
Solomons, MD 20688
410-326-2042

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Raise a Kite

and Raise Autism Awareness!

Join us for a fun and exhilarating experience

as children and families build & fly kites together!

This annual event, hosted by Calvert Marine Museum and Wings Over Washington (WOW),

and co-sponsored by the AAACC is a great way to spend quality time as a family

and raise Awareness for Autism by Raising a Kite!

This is the 2nd year that the AAACC has co-sponsored this event and we're looking forward

to seeing each of you at our sponsor table.  We will offer snacks & refreshments for a minimum donation and free autism resource information.

Become a member and attend next Saturday's 

2nd Annual Team A.I.P. Celebrity Basketball Autism Fundraiser for FREE!

(details below)

Hope to see you there!

Saturday,

April 9, 2011

Doors open:

5:30

Local All-star game:

6:00

Celebrity Bball Game:

7:30

*LOCATION CHANGE*

Patuxent High School

12485 Southern Connector Blvd

Lusby, MD 20657

To purchase tickets, call:

(410) 535-7865

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2nd Annual Team AIP

Celebrity Basketball Game!

 A fundraiser to benefit the

Autism-Asperger Association of Calvert County

and raise

Autism Awareness!

FREE TICKETS & VIP SEATING

for the first 50 AAACC members to RSVP!!

Qualifying RSVPs must be received by 9 pm on Tuesday, April 5th at

410-326-5050, or DUrsiny@asdcalvert.org 

Enjoy a great show, help raise Autism Awareness

and support the work of your local AAACC!

May 19, 2011

7:00 - 9:00 pm

*LOCATION CHANGE*

Courthouse Square

Large Conference Room

205 Main Street

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

SPEAKER:  Melanie Lohwater, OTR/L

                    Director, Personalized Therapy, LLC

 

Ms. Lohwater is a licensed occupational therapist.   After years of working in a variety of clinical settings, she decided to create an environment where patients of all ages and therapeutic needs could come together in Southern Maryland.  In August, 1996 Personalized Therapy opened its doors in California, MD.  Personalized Therapy, LLC recently opened another clinic in Prince Frederick, in association with Barstow Acres Children's Center.   

Ms. Lohwater will be sharing information about the services at the center, which include OT, PT, and social skills groups. 

We will also hold our annual election of officers and members of the AAACC Board of Directors.  All voting members in good standing may participate and vote in the election either by voting online or in person.  Please consider serving the families of children with autism in our community by running for an office, or for the Board of Directors.  We value your opinions and ideas, and welcome the addition of new leaders. 

 

THE MEETING IS FREE OF CHARGE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

(Prior registration is requested so that we can plan accordingly)

 

Coffee, tea & light fare will be served.

To Register, please contact Careen Wallace at CWallace@asdcalvert.org.

June-August, 2011

Summer Break

Summer Break

Summer Break for the AAACC and member families

Meetings will resume in September, 2011