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Past Events2021-2022|2020-2021|2019-2020 | 2018-2019 | 2017-2018 | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | 2013-2014 Visit our YouTube Channel for videos of past events 2022–2023 Program YearJune 8, 2023Autistic Authors Panel: Inspiration for Summer ReadingMODERATOR: Meera Trehan,author of The View from the Very Best House in Town, a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection PANELISTS: Find the six author/panelists' information at our event description. Tiffany Hammond, Sally J. Pla, Mike Jung, Ivelisse Housman, Lyn Miller–Lachmann, and Sarah Kapit ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Autistic Self Advocates Panel: A Discussion of Starting CareersEvent Description -- Co-Hosted by xMinds and Howard County Autism Society MODERATOR: Zosia Zaks, M.Ed., C.R.C. (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) PANELISTS: Abraham Sanchez, who works at Pete Pappas and Sons, a produce grower and distributor in Jessup, MD. Kiana Fok, who works for Abato, Rubenstein and Abato, P.A., a Baltimore law firm specializing in labor and employee benefits. Abigail Alexis, an artist who works part time at a grocery store. Restorative Justice in MCPSEvent Description -- Hosted by the xMinds BIPOC Outreach Committee PRESENTERS: Floyd Branch III, MCPS Restorative Justice, Instruction Specialist Slideshow in EnglishVideo in Spanish - coming soon
April 18, 2023How to Write SMART IEP GoalsPRESENTERS: Stacy Ganz Kahn and Donna Sagona, educational consultants and advocates, directors of Educational Resources Group of Greater Washington March 15, 2023
Understanding Neurodiversity-Affirming CarePRESENTERS: Jaclyn Halpern, PsyD., Director and Co-Founder of the SOAR Program for psychotherapy and testing at WBMA Emily “Max” Lamm, MA Resident in Counseling at the SOAR Program for psychotherapy and testing at WBMA Laura Morlok, LCPC, LPC, RPT-S Founder of Playful Therapy Connections March 7, 2023Understanding Your Student's IEP, Section by SectionPRESENTERS: Stacy Ganz Kahn and Donna Sagona, educational consultants and advocates, directors of Educational Resources Group of Greater Washington February 22, 2023Update on the Maryland Autism WaiverEvent Description -- Co-hosted by Howard County Autism Society and xMinds PRESENTERS: Sheri Weissman, LCSW, C-ASWCM, The Coordinating Center, Autism Waiver Service Coordinator, Howard and Harford County Daniel Hammond, Autism Waiver Coordinator, Montgomery County Public Schools Grabación de video en Español -- viniendo pronto Diapositivas en Español --viniendo pronto February 13, 2023Navigating Cultural Bias With a Child on the Autism SpectrumEvent Description -- Hosted by the xMinds BIPOC Outreach Committee PRESENTER: Dr. Joette James, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Stixrud Group Moderated by Daria Hall, xMinds Board Member February 7 and 9, 2023Primers on MCPS Placements for Autistic StudentsSession 1 (Feb. 7) -- Preschool PlacementsMCPS PRESENTERS:Mary Rose Catena, Coordinator, Preschool Education Program (PEP) Lisa Grant, Instructional Specialist, Autism Services (CAPP) Session 2 (Feb. 7) -- Secondary Placements (Middle and High School)MCPS PRESENTERS:Cynthia Webb, Area Supervisor, Dept. of Special Education Services (LAD) Lora Johnson, Area Supervisor, Dept. of Special Education Services (LAD) Robin Daisey, Instructional Specialist, Autism Services (Asperger Connections/ARS) Claire Lanham, Program Specialist, Autism Services (Asperger Connections/ARS) Sandi Ives, Supervisor, Social Emotional Special Education Services (Bridge) Anne Marie Tagliaferri, Supervisor, Alternate Learning Outcome Services (Extensions, SCB, LFI) Domenick Fabii, Instructional Specialist, Autism Services (Secondary Autism) Mark Custer, Program Specialist,Autism Services (Secondary Autism) Session 3 (Feb. 9) -- Primary Placements (Elementary School)MCPS PRESENTERS:Kelly Jiron, Area Supervisor, Dept. of Special Education Services (Home School Model, School-Based Learning Centers) Dr. Melissa Brunson, Area Supervisor, Dept. of Special Education Services (Home School Model) Sarah Melchior, Psychologist, Autism Services (Asperger Connections) Phil Lynch, Director of the Department of Special Education Services (substituting for Sandi Ives, on SESES) Melissa Grant, Autism Spectrum Disorders Services (Darnestown Learning Center) Beth Lacoursiere, Principal, Carl Sandburg Learning Center (Carl Sandburg Learning Center) Anne Marie Tagliaferri, Supervisor, Alternate Learning Outcome Services (LFI) Kathleen Greenberg, Department of Special Education Services (SCB) Lauren McGinley, Program Specialist, Autism Services (Autism Program) Brandi Bechtold, Program Specialist, Autism Services (Autism Program) Taylor Hartman, Department of Special Education (Extensions) January 13, 2023Lunch and Learn on Executive Functioning Challenges for ASD StudentsPRESENTERS: Marci Skigen, Founder of Enhance EFS Rachel Sushner, M.Ed., Enhance EFS January 10, 2023Special Education Basics Series -- Understanding IEPs v. 504 Plans v. Service Plans and Accommodations v. Modifications: What Supports are Right for Your Child?PRESENTERS: Marci Skigen, Founder of Enhance EFS Rachel Sushner, M.Ed., Enhance EFS Naomi Rubinstein, M.Ed. Naomi Rubinstein, LLC. December 6, 2022Special Education Basics Series -- Testing, Assessment, and UnderstandingPRESENTER: Dr. Rebecca Resnik, Rebecca Resnik & Associates, LLC November 1, 2022Special Education Basics Series -- Navigating Special Education for Autistic Students in Maryland
PRESENTER: Monica Martinez, Suzanne Keith Blattner, Ed.S. & Associates
October 8, 2022xMinds Annual IEP Clinic with Parent/Student Panels on MCPS PlacementsCONSULTANTS: Monica Martinez, Suzanne Keith Blattner, Ed.S. & Associates Sumaiya Olatunde -- H2D Counseling Kimberly Glassman, Esq. -- Law Office of Brian K. Gruber, P.C. Susana Barrios (Spanish speaking) -- Disability Rights Maryland Sheila Iseman -- SCI Educational Consultants Lizette Hoffman -- Avanzos Educational and Behavioral Service Panel discussions were not recorded. 2021–2022 Program YearMay 24, 2022Autistic Self-Advocates Panel: A Discussion of Social LivesPresenters: Joel Carver, Heather Weiss, and Justin Valenti Recording in English: Click here to view in English Recording in Spanish: Click here to view in Spanish April 26, 2022Gender Diversity and AutismPresenter: Zosia Zaks, M.Ed., C.R.C. (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) Recording in English: Click here to view in English Recording in Spanish: Click here to view in Spanish List of Academic Studies provided by Zosia Zaks April 6, 2022Lunchtime Workshop: What Are My Options for the Transition Year After High School?Presenter: Judith Bass, Certified Educational Planner and founder of Bass Educational Services Recording in English: Click here to view in English Recording in Spanish: Click here to view in Spanish March 15, 2022What Successful Inclusion of Nonspeakers Looks Like: Two Real Life ExamplesPresenters: D.J. Savarese, Lisa Vallado, and Tracy Harder Recording in English: Click here to view in English Recording in Spanish: Click here to view in Spanish January 19, 2022Disability Is Not a Dirty WordPresenter: Julia Bascom, Executive Director, Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) Recording in English: Click here to view in English Recording in Spanish: Click here to view in Spanish Recommended Resources Raised During Webinar November 16, 2021Supporting Re-Entry to School for Autistic Students: A Trauma-Informed ApproachModerator: Kim Pinckney-Lewis Presenters: Alondra Anderson, Eric Rossen, Maxwell Schneider Recording in English: Click here to view in English Recording in Spanish: Click here to view Spanish October 28, 2021Screening of "This Is Not About Me | A story about growing up non-speaking" & Interview With Jordyn Zimmerman, star of the documentary filmPresenters: Jordyn Zimmerman, Maria Ott, and Gordy Baylinson Recording in English: Click here to view in English Recording in Spanish: Click here to view in Spanish October 25, 2021Q&A on Compensatory Education with Kim Glassman, Esq.Presenter: Kimberly Glassman, Esq. Recording in English: Click here to view in English Recording in Spanish: Click here to view in Spanish September 18, 2021xMinds Annual IEP Clinic with Keynote Address on Compensatory Educational ServicesPresenter: Kimberly Glassman, Esq. Slides: xMinds IEP Clinic -- 9-18-21 Glassman.pdf Recording in English: Click here to view in English Recording in Spanish: Click here to view in Spanish Consultants: Monica Martinez, Suzanne Keith Blattner, Ed.S. & Associates Jennifer Fisher, Weinfeld Education Group Caroline Strauss, Weinfeld Education Group 2020-2021 Program YearMay 19, 2021Autistic Self-Advocates Panel: What We Want Parents and Educators to UnderstandPresenters: Ben McGann, Tiffany Modeste, Allie Sayre, and Zosia Zaks Moderator: Scott Robertson Recording in English: English Video 5-19-21 Recording in Spanish: Spanish Video 5-19-21 Event Description -- includes bios of presenters and moderator April 24, 2021Navigating Special Education for Autistic Students in MarylandPresenters: Monica Martinez, Special Education Advocate (English); Gicel Martinez and Rosa Lily from Parents' Place MD (Spanish) Monica Martinez Video Recording in English: English Video 4-24-21 Monica Martinez Video Recording interpreted in Spanish: Spanish Video 4-24-21 PPMD's Video recording in Spanish: Spanish PPMD Video 4-24-21 Monica Martinez slides in English and in Spanish Parents' Place of MD's slides in Spanish March 10, 2021Understanding Behavior: What are Autistic Children Communicating?Presenters: Sarah Wayland, Ph.D. and Kimberly Clairy, OT and autistic self-advocate with husband William Miller Video Recording: Video 3-10-21 Video recording in Spanish: Spanish Video 3-10-21 Slides: Wayland and Clairy Slides Slides in Spanish available upon request February 27, 2021xMinds Open House for Parents of Black Autistic ChildrenVideo Recording: Video 2-27-21 January 13, 2021Does Your Education Team Presume Competence in Your Autistic Student?Autistic Self-Advocate Panelists: Lisa Vallado, Gordy Baylinson, Terra Vance Autistic Allies Panelists: Lisa Mihalich Quinn, Amy Allnutt Video Recording: Video 1-13-21 Slides: Lisa Mihalich Quinn slides ; TerraVanceslides ; ValladoSlidespart1; Valladoslidespart2 Event Description including information about the panelists Find more resources on the xMinds Nonspeaking Autistic Students webpage December 16, 2020Anxiety Plus Autism: Anything but NeurotypicalPanelists: Jonathan Dalton, Ph.D., Founder and Director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change, Jeremy Pedneau Video Recording: Video 12-16-20 Slides: Pdf of slide show available on request. Please email info@xminds.org. Dr. Dalton's recommendations for Additional Resources November 18, 2020Options for Decision-Making When My Child on the Spectrum Turns 18Panelists: Morgan Whitlatch, Legal Director for Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities; Howard Hoffman and Adam Hoffman Video Recording: Video 11-18-20 Slides: 2020.11.18 - QT xMinds SDM.pdf These slide are for informational purposes only, and do not constitute legal advice. Resource List: QT xMinds Resource List (11.18.20).pdf October 21, 2020Functional Communication Plans: An Essential Tool for Supporting Non and Minimally Speaking StudentsPanelists: Joy Johnson, M.Ed., M.S.; Lesley Fontana, M.A., CCC-SLP; and Paul Livelli, Ph.D. Video Recording: Video 10-21-20 Slides: LesleyFontana.pptx; PaulLivelli.pptx; JoyJohnson.pptx September 12, 26, and October 10, 2020Q&A Series on Distance learning (not recorded for privacy of participants)September 12, 2020 Navigating Online Instruction: Q&A with Classroom Teachers Panelists: Kristin King, Rachel Tate, Susan Lee, and Joseph Mann September 26, 2020 Online Instruction and the Law: Q&A with Education Attorney Kimberly Glassman, Esq. Panelists: Kimberly Glassman, Esq. October 10, 2020 The Impact and Experience of Online Instruction: Q&A with Sarah Wayland, Ph.D. and Students on the Spectrum Panelists: Sarah Wayland, Ph.D., Cree Costello (9th grader), and Jack Allnutt (12th grader) 2019-2020 Program YearJuly 23, 2020Racial Justice in Special Education: A Panel DiscussionModerator: Kim Pinckney-Lewis Panelists: Selene Almazan, Dr. Delarious Stewart, Joy F. Johnson, Cheryl Poe, and Candace Strickland Flyer: xMindsRacialJusticeJuly23.pdf Video recording: Video 7-23-20 Audio recording: Audio file of Racial Justice in Special Education_July 23 2020.m4a Resources: Child Trends (2017) -- 5 Things to Know about Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Special Education; GAO Report (2018) on Discipline Disparities for Black Students, Boys, and Students with Disabilities; Research from the Center for Promise (2018) highlights how exclusionary discipline leads students to disconnect from school; Hechinger Report (2019) sites two studies finding black students are under-identified for disabilities at school; Future Teachers More Likely to View Black Children as Angry, Even When They Are Not (2020) May 27, 2020Autistic Self-Advocates Panel: Exploring Paths After High SchoolPanelists: Alanna Van Valkenburgh, Benjamin Haar, Lisa Vallado, and Nicholas Jennings-Corrales Moderator: Scott Michael Robertson, Ph.D. Video of this online discussion (password 7p&?%=6S): Self-Advocates Panel 5-27-20 Expired April 30, 2020Understanding and Managing Challenging Behavior during Distance Learning: Focusing on ASD StudentSpeaker: Jaclyn Halpern, Psy.D. Video of this online webinar: Video 4-30-20 Expired Presentation Outline and Resources: Outline and Resources from Webinar 4-30-20.pdf April 23, 2020Virtual Speech and OT: Making It Work for ASD StudentsSpeaker: Christina Morrissey, M.S., CCC-SLP Video of this online webinar: Video 4-23-20 Audio of this online webinar: GMT20200423-230456_Virtual-Sp.m4a Power Point slide show: Virtual Speech-language and OT therapies.pdf April 16, 2020Special Education in the Time of Distance Learning -- Take TwoSpeaker: Kimberly Glassman, Esq., Education Attorney Video of this online webinar: Video 4-16-20 Audio of this online webinar: GMT20200416-230325_SPED-in-th.m4a Power Point slide show, which is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be understood as legal advice: SpecialEducation Covid-19 MD.pdf April 7, 2020SPED and FAPE in the Time of Distance LearningSpeaker: Michael Gerton, Esq., Education Attorney Video of this online webinar: April 7, 2020 Webinar EXPIRED Audio of this online webinar: GMT20200407-230217_SPED-and-F(3).m4a Documents referenced in the webinar: xMinds 4-7-20 Webinar Supporting Documents February 26, 2020Academics We Can Use: Making the Most of the Alternate Learning Outcomes ("ALO") CurriculumSpeaker: Jean Hickey, M.Ed, Educational Therapist February 1 & 8, 2020Teen Self-Advocacy WorkshopFacilitators: Jamell White, PhD, LCSW-C; Sue Keisler, Executive Director xMinds; Monica Martinez, Special Education Advocate January 2020Getting Organized for School: A Make-and-Take WorkshopWorkshop Leader: Jean Hickey, M.Ed, Educational Therapist December 2019Plugged-In Parents: Keeping Kids Safe, Healthy, and Happy in the Digital AgeSpeaker: Barbara Huth, Education Program Manager, Common Sense November 19, 2019Providing Lifelong Financial Support to Your Family Member with AutismSpeakers: Mark Friese, Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch November 9, 2019Workshop for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children or Adolescents Facilitator: Caron Starobin, LCSW-C October 2019IEP Clinic Keynote Speaker: Monica Martinez, Special Education Advocate, Writing Measurable IEP Goals Speakers/Consultants: Dr. Sheila Iseman, SCI Education Consulting Elizabeth Stoff, M.Ed. Katherine Thomas, Esq., Family Legal Advocacy Group, LLC September 2019Prepared, Proactive, and Positive: The 3Ps to Getting Your Child with ASD Ready for School Success 2018-2019 Program YearJune 2019Summer Safety May 2019Ask An #ActuallyAutistic Adult April 201911th Annual Extraordinary Minds in MCPS ForumOur annual “Extraordinary Minds in Montgomery County Public Schools” (MCPS) Forum informs parents about public school placements and services for students across the autism spectrum in Montgomery County, Maryland, a county that supports roughly 2,300 autistic students. Our Forum is an important service that helps parents participate meaningfully as members of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. March 2019Community Safety And Interactions with Law Enforcement February 2019Growing Up with A Sibling on The Autism Spectrum January 2019The Importance of Self Advocacy to Success December 2018How to Help Your Teen with ASD Find A College Where They will be Happy and Successful November 2018Roadmap to Dating And Relationships on The Spectrum: For Autistic Teens, Young Adults, And Their Parents October 2018IEP Clinic September 2018Setting Up Your Child for School Success 2017-2018 Program YearJune 2018Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts May 2018Parent Panel and IEP Clinic March 2018Community Safety and Interactions with Law Enforcement February 2018Little Miss Precise: One Autistic Woman’s Journey of Self-Discovery January 2018Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: A Family Experience December 2017Supports for Autistic Students at the University of Maryland, College Park November 2017Maryland Online IEP System October 2017IEP Clinic September 2017Back2School: Get Organized! 2016-2017 Program YearMay 2017Parent Panel on Services and Programs for Autistic Students in Montgomery County March 2017Interactive Screening of Be Safe February 2017Our Child Just Got an Autism Diagnosis: Now What? January 2017An Evening with Self-Advocate Joel Carver December 2016What Comes Next? Preparing Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum for the Path of Life November 2016Preparing for Kindergarten Preparing for College October 2016IEP Clinic September 2016Understanding Children on the Autism Spectrum: An Afternoon for Friends and Family to Learn about Autism Book Club Discussion of Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them 2015-2016 Program YearMay 2016Verbal Behavior Programs for Students on the Autism Spectrum March 2016Financial Planning for Autism Families February 2016How to Talk to your Child about His/Her Diagnosis Using the STAR Curriculum to Talk about Sex with your Adolescents on the Spectrum December 2015Opportunities at Montgomery College for Students Across the Autism Spectrum November 2015Meet Glen Finland, Author of Next Stop: An Autistic Son Grows Up October 2015Discover How Your Child Learns: Neuropsychological Evaluations September 2015Get Organized! Get Involved! May 2015Public Safety for Autistic Children and Youth March 2015Math Strategies for Students on the Autism Spectrum February 2015Sensory Processing and the Autistic Student December 2014Affective Collaboration and Dispute Resolution November 2014Safeguarding Your Child's Experience on the Internet October 2014Helping Students with Written Expression Technology Tools to Enhance Independence and Learning September 2014Organize and Connect for Success |