Upcoming events! – April is Autism Acceptance Month
Every April, we #CelebrateDifferences! Throughout the month of April, people around the world come together to celebrate differences by observing Autism Acceptance Month. Join us on the different events that will help spread information, we’re looking forward to meeting with you later this month! Virtual Trivia April 8, 15, 22, 29 3:30-4:30PM Test your trivia […]
World Autism Day: Spotlighting Autism Spectrum Disorder
April 2nd is World Autism Day, an internationally recognized day of support and understanding for people with autism spectrum disorder. ASD is common, with 1 in 52 Maryland school age children diagnosed with the condition.(1) However, despite the prevalence of autism, there is still limited understanding regarding ASD, even among researchers and clinicians. Understanding Autism […]
WEBINAR AND TRAFFIC STOP PRACTICE SESSION
PRESENTERS: OFFICER LAURIE REYES AND OFFICER TARA BOND, MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE, AUTISM/INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA OUTREACH UNIT Participants are invited to attend the 1-hour webinar on April 12, 2021 at 6:30pm and then practice being pulled over with Montgomery County Police on April 13, 2021. *You can register for the webinar only, but you MUST participate […]
Anxiety Symptoms You Could Be Ignoring
Anxiety is an umbrella term for a variety of mental health conditions. As the COVID-19 pandemic has raged on, anxiety is becoming increasingly common among children and young adults. However, it isn’t always easy to differentiate anxiety from normal emotions and behaviors. Here are 5 symptoms of anxiety that you could be ignoring: Insomnia If […]
Newsletter March 2021
11th Annual Diamonds in the Rough Conference!
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Study Tips For Your Child With Anxiety
Problems with anxiety are not uncommon in childhood. Recently, there has actually been a rise in anxiety and related conditions among school aged children. There is much concern over the impact of the pandemic and virtual schooling on children’s mental health. Many parents are also concerned that their children’s education has fallen by the wayside. […]
Newsletter February 2021
How Is COVID-19 Affecting the Mental Health of Kids and Teens?
The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted much longer, and affected our lives much more intensely, than any of us could have imagined just a short year ago. Maryland students, in particular, have spent most of this time attending virtual school, as opposed to in-person classes. Teenagers and young adults, meanwhile, have had to completely rethink their […]
How Separation From Parents Can Affect Behavioral Development
When a child experiences an unplanned separation from their primary caregiver, the traumatic effects can extend far beyond childhood and even into adulthood.(3) A strong, positive connection with a parent is essential for proper brain development, and for a child to develop the key characteristics that are necessary for healthy development, including resiliency and the […]