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Sunday, February 23, 2020 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Ivymount Outreach Programs
February 23, 2020 Welcome to Ivymount! Thank you for attending our 8th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair. In this guidebook you will find information about the vendors participating in our fair, as well as, information about the complimentary workshops for fair attendees that will be held at designated times during the event. We hope you will find a topic of interest and join one of our workshops hosted by our amazing Ivymount staff. For 60 years, Ivymount has been a leader in the field of special education by providing nationally recognized programs for children and young adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Ivymount Outreach extends Ivymount’s exceptional services to the greater community. We offer services by highly trained Ivymount School and Maddux School staff to individuals, families and professionals. Our services include recreational, educational, and therapeutic programs, as well as trainings and consultation across a variety of topics in the field of special education. We’ve also published several curricula and online tools to support professionals and parents. Please stop by our table to introduce yourself and learn more about our programs and services. We’re so glad you joined us today and hope you find valuable resources to support your entire family. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance to you. Sincerely, The Outreach Team
(L to R)
Lmya Ahmed
Outreach Recreational Program Coordinator
Ashley Dunphy
Outreach Program Support Specialist
Carolyn Woodham
Outreach Administrative Director
2020 Special Needs Resource Fair
Workshop Series
Understanding Your Child’s Behavior Plan Hosted by Katie Quinn, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Time: 12:15pm-1:00pm
Promoting Independence Across School-Aged Children: Homework, Home, and Community
Hosted by Lauren Lestremau, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NCSP
Time: 1:30pm-2:15pm
Parenting with Acceptance and Commitment Hosted by Jennie Kampf, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Time: 2:45pm-3:30pm
Promoting Physical Activity In the Home and Community Hosted by Timothy Busch, M.S.Ed, CAPE & Anthony Monescalchi, M.S.Ed, CAPE
Time: 12:15pm-1:00pm
Transition 101: Your Child’s First Step on the Bridge to Adulthood
Hosted by Amy Alvord, M.Ed., & Sharon Nickolaus, M.S., OTR
Time: 1:30pm-2:15pm
Structuring Your Child’s Down Time Hosted by Chelsea Cook, MHS, BCBA, LBA & Katie Quinn, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Time: 2:45pm-3:30pm
All Workshops will take place in Ivymount Conference rooms 133 & 134
Exhibitors by category Behavioral Services, ABA Therapy, Assessment and Treatment
Schools, Educational PRograms, Advocacy
Achieving True Self
Catapult Learning - The Auburn School
Alliance Pediatrics
Ivymount School
Behavioral Framework
Learning Rx
Catapult Learning - Little Leaves
Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF)
Continuum Behavioral Health Ivymount Endeavors Early Childhood Clinic Jacob’s Promise Proud Moments Stepping Stones Therapy
New Visions Academy of Baltimore The Benedictine School The Maddux School Weinfeld Education Group
Therapeutic & Learning Centers PLLC
Social, Recreational, Fitness
Transitioning Youth and Young Adults
Autism on the Seas
College Living Experience
Dream Catcher Meadows
Cura Personalis Project
Fitness for Health
Integrated Living Opportunities
Imagination Stage Ivymount Outreach programs Melwood
JFGH Potomac Community Resources, Inc. Project SEARCH
Miracle League of Montgomery County
RCM of Washington, Inc.
MOCO Movement Center
Renoxx Caregivers
SPIRIT Club
SEEC
Sports Plus Group, Inc.
Vocational Independence Program at New York Institute of Technology
The HSC Pediatric Center’s Kids in Action
Accessibility, Inclusion, Safety, Health Children’s National Beyond the Spectrum DC Public Library/Center for Accessibility Grant-Funded School Emergency Management (GSEM) Maryland Relay MNCPPC/Montgomery Parks: Program Access
Therapeutic Services Bridle Paths Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding Great and Small Levine Music Madison House Autism Foundation Vision & Conceptual Development Center
Maryland Center for School Safety
Financial Planning, Insurance
Camps Camp Inclusion
Maryland ABLE
Easterseals Camp Fairlee
Maryland Insurance Administration
Summit Camp
NFP
2020 Resource Fair Exhibitors To visit exhibitor websites, click on the link.
Achieving True Self www.achievingtrueself.com
Achieving True Self is proud to serve families across Maryland. Treatment services are data-driven and delivered through the principles of ABA - a practice supported by over five decades of scientific research. Our history and experience providing behavioral health treatment with a strong family systems approach proves effective in assessment and treatment of persons with autism and behavioral health diagnoses in creating sustainable change. At Achieving True Self – people matter.
Alliance Pediatrics www.alliancepediatrics.com
Alliance Pediatrics provides support to children and adolescents in their daily experiences. Licensed psychologists and licensed behavior analysts collaborate with children, teens, parents and educators to assess areas of needs and strengths. Results-oriented interventions are individually created based on the client’s unique needs. Services include: staff & caregiver training, therapy, assessment, school consultations, etc. Each summer, Alliance Pediatrics provides the groundbreaking Secret Agent Academy, an engaging, fun program that teaches children to become BRAVE, CALM and SOCIAL ROCKSTARS! This program is also provided in a small group format in the Fall and Spring, which incorporates a parent training component. Alliance Pediatrics also provides results-based social skills groups for Middle School and High School students.
Autism on the Seas www.autismontheseas.com
Autism on the Seas provides cruise vacation services to accommodate adults and families living with children with special needs, including, but not limited to, autism, Asperger syndrome, Down syndrome, tourette syndrome, cerebral palsy and all cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Staff Assisted Cruises are selected from regular cruises throughout the year, and we assist adults and families in accommodating the typical cruise services, as well as providing specialized Respite and Private Activities/Sessions that allow our guests the use of the ship’s entertainment venues in an accommodated and assisted manner. Our professional staff (educated, experienced, background checked and sanctioned by the cruise lines) accompanies you on your cruise to provide these amazing vacation and travel experiences onboard Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian, Disney and Carnival Cruise Lines.
Behavioral Framework www.behavioralframework.com
Behavioral Framework provides intensive applied behavioral analysis services for children ages 18 months to 21 years. The mission of Behavioral Framework is to provide a system of behavior management and skill building to improve functional living and quality of life, not just for the child but for the entire family. Behavioral Framework approaches treatment with the belief that the potential of every child is limitless. Every plan is individualized to target appropriate behaviors for increase and reduce maladaptive behaviors as well as increase functional communication through receptive and expressive language development.
The Benedictine School www.benschool.org
The Benedictine School is a 12-month day and residential facility for autistic, intellectually disabled, and multi-disabled children and youth, ages 5 to 21. Benedictine's approach to individuals with developmental disabilities is the creation of a supportive and therapeutic environment in which to foster the development of the whole person and to assist the individual in maximizing present and potential strengths. Benedictine provides an individualized and multi-disciplinary approach with regular communication and collaboration among all team members (school, residential, therapists, family, local school systems, and placing agencies). The mission is "helping children and adults with developmental disabilities achieve their greatest potential." This mission is achieved through educational, daily living, social and vocational tasks in classroom, residential, vocational, and community settings.
Bridle Paths
www.bridlepathsva.org Bridle Paths is a nonproďŹ t organization that offers meaningful paths to connection, in partnership with horses. Our mission is to offer strength, support, and healing to individuals and families through safe, effective, and high-quality equine-assisted activities and therapies. We provide therapeutic horseback riding instruction, equine-assisted learning, and equine-assisted psychotherapy services to individuals and families faced with physical, cognitive, psychological, and emotional needs. The program serves those with a wide variety of challenges, including attention deďŹ cit disorder, autism spectrum disorders, cognitive impairments, anxiety and depression, genetic problems, seizure disorders, brain injuries, post traumatic stress, and trauma.
Camp Inclusion
www.campinclusion.org Camp Inclusion is a summer day camp for any student with or without a cognitive, social, or physical disability. At Camp Inclusion, campers participate in many group games and sports such as soccer, kickball, and handball. Campers also participate in arts and crafts activities such as tie-dye and painting, as well as developmentally appropriate board games. Games are age appropriate and adapted for all needs. Camp Inclusion is run primarily by high school and college age students with a desire to study special education. This creates an unmatched social environment that allows students to be themselves and create bonds between other campers and counselors while in a safe, structured environment.
Catapult Learning- The Auburn School www.catapultlearning.com
The Auburn School offers a dynamic educational program for intellectually curious students with challenges in the areas of communication, socialization, pragmatic language, and organization. Our program is appropriate for students who can learn successfully and appropriately in a small classroom setting. Auburn’s program simultaneously supports the development of academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language in an engaging educational environment.
Catapult Learning- Little Leaves www.catapultlearning.com
Little Leaves is a center-based ABA program for young children with an autism spectrum disorder run in a preschool-like setting. It is designed for children up to age 6 who have been recommended for intensive ABA services. Each client works one-on-one with a trained behavior technician on individualized goals with a focus on social communication, social interactions, and school readiness skills. The company operates centers in Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and D.C.. Little Leaves is accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. Visit www.littleleaves.org
Children’s National - Beyond the Spectrum
Click to meet the team.
Beyond the Spectrum - Visits to the hospital, doctor’s or dentist’s office can be challenging for children with communication, sensory and behavioral special needs. The medical environment can be overstimulating with loud noises, large crowds, unfamiliar smells and long waiting times in small areas. Procedures and exams that require physical touch can also cause anxiety, fear, discomfort and frustration. The staff at Children’s National Hospital is committed to ensuring that you and your child have a positive experience during your medical visits. We recognize that focusing on your child’s specific needs can make a real difference in safety and the overall experience. The Beyond the Spectrum team provides medical staff and parents with tools to make procedures and treatments easier for your child.
Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding www.chtr.org
The mission at Circle of Hope is to provide equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) for individuals with physical, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities to enhance their quality of life. Our EAAT program continues to support and meet the high standards set by PATH International, the national organization for equine therapy programs. Our program has served the Montgomery County community, Frederick County community, and the greater Washington, DC area for over 23 years. It continues to have a beneficial impact on the lives of more than 200 people annually.
College Living Experience www.experiencecle.com
College Living Experience (CLE) has been providing post-secondary supports to students with ASD, ADHD, learning differences, and other varying exceptionalities since 1989. Dedicated to providing the highest quality of individualized services in the areas of academics, independent living, social skills, and career development, CLE supports are tailored to meet the needs of each young adult we serve. It is through personalized services, our team celebrates the uniqueness of students in such a way that we are able to make a lasting impact in their lives and in their communities at each of our six locations nationwide.
Continuum Behavioral Health www.behavioralhealthservices.net
Here at Continuum Behavioral Health, we provide services in the home, school, clinic and community settings. As an ABA company, we work with a variety of individuals with learning differences and behavioral related disorders.
Cura Personalis Project www.thecpproject.com
Cura Personalis Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonproďŹ t organization in Montgomery County, MD which provides vocational and prevocational training to young adults and transitioning youth with developmental disabilities.
DC Public Library/Center for Accessibility www.dclibrary.org
The Center for Accessibility assists individuals with disabilities to access programs, services, and collections at all branches of the DC Public library. For information about requesting accommodations, including sign language interpreters, please visit the DC Public Library Accommodation Statement.
Dream Catcher Meadows www.7thGenerationFoundationInc.org
Dream Catcher Meadows Wellness Farm is a self-sustaining, self-sufďŹ cient biodynamic farm providing social, vocational, and recreational opportunities for neurodiverse groups in the Greater Washington, DC area. Our mission is to provide an agricultural space to embrace human neurodiversity while learning and experiencing the healing rhythms of nature and animals. Our aim is to build a sense of collaboration, acceptance and connection through meaningful, purposeful agricultural activities designed to improve adaptive functions. Our model is inclusive, with all programs available to neurodevelopmentally diverse individuals (neurotypical and atypical). We are currently recruiting new clients and partner organizations for collaborative experiences in animal husbandry, microgreens/gardening, composting and organic goat fertilizer production.
Easterseals Camp Fairlee www.campfairlee.com
Camp Fairlee is a traditional summer camp for children and adults with all types of disABILITIES providing recreation and family respite. Sessions vary in length from 5 to 12 days; most are 6 days. There are two sessions each summer just for children with autism who need 1:1 support. Nurses on site. Canoeing, kayaking, rock wall, zip line, horseback riding, nature trails, swimming, arts/crafts and more! The entire facility was rebuilt in 2015 with modern cabins, dining hall, activity center and health center. American Camp Association accredited.
Fitness for Health www.fitnessforhealth.org
Combining high-tech, state-of-the-art equipment with innovative approaches to exercise, Fitness for Health helps people of all ages and abilities enjoy the benefits of physical activity while having fun at the same time through therapeutic exercise, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Working with clients of ages 2 months – 99 years, anywhere on the motor development spectrum, and at any level of fitness, the Fitness for Health team provides an exciting, safe environment where children and adults can develop the motivation and confidence to learn new skills and take on new challenges. We are committed to helping all people, especially children and adults with special needs. Our goals are that our clients are engaged, inspired, and having fun while working to improve their motor capabilities and, in turn, improving their self-confidence and self-esteem.
Grant-Funded School Emergency Management (GSEM) www.mema.maryland.gov/pages/schools.aspx Grant-Funded School Emergency Management (GSEM) is a federally funded initiative jointly administered by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The program aims to help public and non-public K-12 schools improve their emergency operations plans. We offer a range of free services, including seminars, workshops, and technical assistance sessions. Email gsem.mema@maryland.gov to learn more.
Great and Small
www.greatandsmallride.org Great and Small provides equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) to children and adults of all ages affected by a range of physical, developmental, emotional, and learning disabilities. Through a supportive and therapeutic engagement with horses, we strengthen and empower our riders, helping them develop their full potential.
The HSC Pediatric Center’s Kids in Action www.hschealth.org/kidsinaction
The HSC Health Care System is a Washington, DC based nonproďŹ t health care organization committed to serving people with complex needs and eliminating barriers to health services. The HSC Health Care System combines the resources of a health plan, pediatric specialty hospital, outpatient rehabilitative centers, and home health agency to offer a comprehensive approach to caring for, serving and empowering people with disabilities. Kids in Action is an adaptive sports and social activities program for children and young adults with disabilities and siblings. All kids should have the chance to play sports and be a part of activities with others their own age. We adapt our sports, social, and health-based activities and focus on each child's goals and strengths. Kids in Action is open to all children in the Washington, DC and Montgomery County areas. All events are supervised by licensed therapists so that anyone can participate.
Imagination Stage www.imaginationstage.org
Imagination Stage endeavors to create an inclusive and welcoming environment, as well as equitable access to all artistic and educational programming for students, staff, patrons, professional artists, and visitors of all abilities. We offer both inclusive and peer group settings, and our staff works with students and their families to identify and provide the most successful experience for each student.
Integrated Living Opportunities www.ilonow.org
Integrated Living Opportunities (ILO) helps families create supportive communities to facilitate networks of support for adults with disabilities to enable them to live independently. We do this by developing teams of paid and unpaid individuals for our self-advocates as they move out of their family houses into their own homes.
Ivymount Endeavors Early Childhood Clinic www.ivymountoutreach.org
The Ivymount Endeavors Early Childhood Clinic is a comprehensive applied behavior analysis program for children 2 to 5 years old. Our mission is to make learning FUN while building meaningful social relationships. Using evidence-based programming, we collaborate with families to increase communication, preschool readiness, self-care, and play skills. In addition to individualized, 1:1 ABA programming, the Ivymount Endeavors Early Childhood Clinic provides structured peer play groups, integrated speech and language and occupational therapy services, and adaptive P.E. sessions.
Ivymount Outreach Programs www.ivymountoutreach.org
Ivymount Outreach Programs shares the expertise of Ivymount School and the Maddux School with the greater community. We offer services by highly trained staff to individuals, families and professionals. Our services include recreational, educational, and therapeutic programs, as well as trainings and consultation across a variety of topics in the ďŹ eld of special education.
Ivymount School www.ivymount.org
Ivymount school has various programs serving students with multiple learning needs, including autism spectrum disorder. Ivymount has a national reputation for serving the complex needs of a diverse student population (ages 4-21). Diploma-bound and certiďŹ cate track students receive innovative educational programs that integrate academic, social and pragmatic skills curriculum in classrooms with low student/teacher ratios.
Jacob’s Promise
www.jacobspromise.com Our mission is to help facilitate the growth of families and organizations by teaching them to foster authentic relationships with their learners. We offer a 4-step treatment process that consists of conducting an assessment, providing one-to-one therapy, family training, and community generalization. Our goal is to empower parents with strategies designed to assist children in reaching their maximum potential. Our therapy is a family-centered approach, where parents take an active role in the treatment process, ultimately creating harmony in the home.
JFGH
www.jfgh.org JFGH is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the independence, dignity, choice and community inclusion of individuals with disabilities, regardless of faith or creed. JFGH’s programs support more than 200 individuals in over 70 sites throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Support is provided through JFGH’s residential, transitioning youth and social programs.
LearningRx
www.learningrx.com/north-potomac LearningRx Brain Training program offers one-on-one training for cognitive skills such as memory - long term and short term, auditory processing, logic and reasoning, visual processing, attention and processing speed. Clients completing the program show a 25-35 percentile point improvement in one or more skills with an increase in IQ of 15-20 points. Our program helps children and adults diagnosed with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, traumatic brain injury or any other learning challenges.
Levine Music
www.levinemusic.org The Music Therapy department at Levine Music offers assessments for music therapy services, individual sessions, group sessions, and adapted instrumental lessons for individuals with special needs. Music interventions are individualized to meet the unique needs of each student to provide growth opportunities as well as to foster expression and creativity within each student. Summer services are also available, including a three-week inclusive camp opportunity at Camp Levine.
The Maddux School www.madduxschool.org
The Maddux School is an early childhood general education program providing a small, supportive, transdisciplinary learning environment for competent pre-K through second grade children who may need extra support during their first years of school. Challenging academics, integrated speech and occupational therapy, a unique social learning curriculum and innovative teaching strategies support individual learning styles. The mission of The Maddux School is to promote strong academic, communication and social foundations in a warm, nurturing setting.
Madison House Autism Foundation www.madisonfields.org
Madison Fields is a project of Madison House Autism Foundation, a national 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The 400-acre farm is home to an Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies Program, a Job Readiness Program, and an Agricultural Education Program. We are partnering again this year with REINS Therapeutic Services for our STAAR Summer Camp. The STAAR Summer Program is designed to promote speech, language, and social development in a naturalistic environment. With a focus on fun, our unique model allows participants to target their speech and language goals through a variety of engaging experiences, including: adapted horseback riding, fishing, chicken tending, nature hikes, arts and crafts, and more. Visit www.madisonfields.org and www.reinstherapy.com for more.
MANSEF
www.mansef.org MANSEF represents more than 80 nonpublic state-approved special education schools offering specialized services and hands-on support to students with disabilities. These schools, located across the state, provide high-quality services customized to meet each student’s needs. Students are referred by Local School Systems, which results in no cost for parents. For more information and a listing of our member schools, contact the Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF) at 410-938-4413.
Maryland ABLE
www.marylandable.org Maryland ABLE is an investment tool for people with disabilities and their families. It helps them to save for everyday needs, save and invest in a tax-free account, and prepare for the future without losing federal, state or local benefits.
Maryland Center for School Safety www.safeschoolsmd.org
The Maryland Center for School Safety provides a coordinated and comprehensive policy for school safety in Maryland in collaboration with schools, public safety, and parents.
Maryland Insurance Administration www.insurance.maryland.gov
We are the State Agency that regulates the insurance industry in Maryland. We are also the agency that consumers contact when they are having issues with their insurance carrier and need to file a complaint against them.
Maryland Relay www.mdrelay.org
Maryland Relay is a free public service that allows people who are unable to use a standard telephone to both make and receive calls. Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) distributes state provided devices to qualified applicants.
Melwood
www.melwood.org Anchored by our philosophy of inclusion, the Melwood Recreation Center plays host to year-long activities designed for people of all abilities. Whether it's a summer at Camp Accomplish, therapeutic trail riding, or traveling with Access Adventures, Melwood strives to enrich the lives of children, youth and adults.
Miracle League of Montgomery County www.miracleleaguemocomd.org
We are a nonprofit adaptive baseball league for youth with special abilities located in Germantown, MD. The Miracle League of Montgomery County gives all children the opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league.
MNCPPC/Montgomery Parks: Program Access www.montgomeryparks.org
Program Access, also referred to as “Inclusion”, within the Montgomery County Department of Parks is a means to include individuals with differing abilities to participate in recreational programs and activities of their choice through reasonable modifications.
MOCO Movement Center www.mocomc.com
Moco Movement Center is a fully inclusive pediatric therapy practice and athletic movement center. We offer movement classes for children of all ages and abilities and provide therapy services. MOCO Movement Center is committed to excellence and puts our patients and families first! That means staying on the cutting edge of medical research and education, truly understanding your child’s goals, and adapting therapy to meet their specific needs. Showing families how to interact and grow in a real-world environment is our way of showing you that MOCO’s commitment does not end at our doors. In addition to our therapeutic services, we offer recreational and sports classes.
New Visions Academy of Baltimore www.thenewvisionsacademy.com
New Visions Academy of Baltimore focuses on academics, therapeutic supports, and hands-on vocational training to help students thrive. In a safe and structured educational environment, we provide an individualized education program in accordance with graduating requirements for all local schools to students who have been unable to succeed in public schools. We enroll adolescent males facing emotional and behavioral challenges, in a full-time, year-round program. Our students are in grades 6-12, between the ages of 11-21. As a year-round program, the goal of New Visions is to help its students develop the skills needed to be successful in life.
NFP
www.nfp.com NFP has been working with family members who have a loved one with special needs since 2007. Our planning focuses on financial, legal and government benefits.
Potomac Community Resources, INC www.pcr-inc.org
Potomac Community Resources, Inc. (PCR) promotes the full inclusion into community life of teens and adults with developmental differences by providing over 35 therapeutic, recreational, social, educational, and respite care programs. PCR’s dynamic, innovative programs are designed to encourage our members’ personal growth, friendships, and healthy lifestyles, and to provide support to their family members and caregivers. Programs include music, fitness and movement, respite care for individuals with significant and moderate care needs, discussion groups for men and women, communication skills, basketball, art, a social club, photography, information sessions for parents of transitioning youth, and many special events throughout the year.
Project SEARCH www.ivymount.org
The Ivymount SEEC Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program is a unique, business-led, one-year employment preparation program that takes place entirely at the workplace. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through internships at up to 3 different worksite rotations. The goal of the program is employment readiness that culminates in individualized job development.
Proud Moments
www.proudmomentsaba.com Children diagnosed with autism are beautiful, special people with the potential to lead happy, productive lives. They can grow and ourish under expert, loving care. At Proud Moments ABA, we employ a team of compassionate professionals, expert BCBA/LBAs to provide treatment for your child diagnosed with autism. Knowing how challenging it can be to raise a child with autism, we work with parents to create a convenient schedule at the location of your choice. With dedicated precision, we handle the entire process, from assessment and insurance authorization to treatment design, implementation, and monitoring. Under Proud Moments ABA’s loving, specialized guidance, watch your child ourish and grow, as we tap into and nourish the very special essence at the core of each precious child.
RCM of Washington www.rcmofwashington.com
RCM of Washington provides a variety of person-centered services and supports to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. RCM has developed an innovative and creative approach to working with people through self-determined choices and experiences tailored to individual dreams, desires, and needs. We promote opportunities for building relationships and integrating into the community.
Renoxx Caregivers www.renoxxcaregivers.com
Renoxx Caregivers is a licensed home and community-based provider in the state of Maryland. Our company provides high quality integrated support and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, from childhood through adolescence and as they transition into adulthood. Our goal is to Empower People with Disabilities for Independence.
SEEC
www.seeconline.org SEEC is a progressive nonprofit agency providing a wide range of community supports to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live lives of their choosing.
SPIRIT Club
www.spirit-club.com Our mission is to offer a universal design for fitness that empowers people of ALL abilities to exercise successfully in a socially integrated setting. SPIRIT Club provides supportive and accommodating fitness programs that aim to increase the health and wellness of people of ALL abilities, including people with physical and developmental disabilities, mental health and substance abuse disorders, and those impacted by age-related disease.
Sports Plus Group, Inc www.playsportsplus.org
Sports Plus is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), that provides sports and social programs for children, teens and young adults with mild to moderate developmental disabilities such as autism, ADD, ADHD and many other developmental disabilities. Our year-round programs are located in Montgomery County.
Stepping Stones Therapy www.steppingstonestherapy.com
Stepping Stones Therapy, a pediatric speech-language and occupational therapy practice in Bethesda, provides evaluations and treatment to children. We address a range of communication issues including articulation, speech motor planning (i.e., Childhood Apraxia of Speech), expressive/receptive language deficits, autism spectrum, pragmatic (social) language difficulties, and developmental delays. We provide occupational therapy evaluations and treatment to children and address issues with fine motor (manipulating objects, cutting, buttoning, etc.), gross motor, motor planning (sequencing complex motor movements), handwriting, posture, muscle tone, balance, body movement, and visual-spatial skills, as well as sensory integration (over- or under-reaction to touch, sounds), attention and arousal (improving movement/activity levels), and auditory processing skills.
Summit Camp
www.summitcamp.com Summit Camp provides sleepaway camp, teen travel, and school year weekends for youth that have signiďŹ cant social and emotional learning challenges. We are also introducing a new program for young adults called the Center, which will focus on pre-vocational and transitional skills.
Therapeutic & Learning Centers PLLC www.susandrich.com
Dr. Susan Rich specializes in diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., FASD/ND-PAE, ADHD, autism-related conditions) and anxiety in children, adolescents, and adults. Through innovative and traditional approaches, Dr. Rich identiďŹ es strengths and recommends supports to improve adaptive and executive functions, emotional regulation, social interactions, and sensory systems to achieve optimal health and well being at home, school, and in the community. A thorough multidisciplinary approach using genetic testing, pharmacogenomics, psychopharmacology and other biological approaches augment other therapeutic modalities. Connecting to activities and experiences with meaning and purpose in life inspires self-direction, motivation, and self-actualization leading up to and throughout transition years
Vision & Conceptual Development Center www.visiontherapydc.com
Learning-related vision problems need more than just glasses! The VCDC provides vision therapy and vision rehabilitation for children and adults, specializing in learning-related vision problems. Drs. Zeller and Green each have over fourteen years of experience specializing in working with children with ASD and other special needs. Their approach combines time-tested techniques with cutting-edge technology to help make learning fun.
Vocational Independence Program at New York Institute of Technology www.nyit.edu/vip New York Institute of Technology Vocational Independence Program (NYIT VIP) is a residential, college-based post-secondary transition program located in Old Westbury, N.Y., for young adults with learning differences and autism spectrum diagnoses. Since 1987, VIP has been helping students develop skills and accumulate experiences that help them reach their social, independent living, and work/college readiness goals.
Weinfeld Education Group www.weinfeldeducationgroup.com
Weinfeld Education Group is a child centered team of special education experts who work collaboratively with all involved professionals to design and review individualized plans, helping each child reach his or her unique potential. Our team of experts include professionals in the area of Special Education as well as Behavior Intervention Specialists and Parent Support Specialists. WEG is currently serving District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland (including Baltimore, Annapolis, and the Eastern Shore).
Thank you for being a part of the Ivymount Community
IVYMOUNT OUTREACH Spring Lecture Series TUESDAY MARCH
10
6:15PM-7:15PM
HEALTH CARE TRANSITION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
Complimentary lectures across a variety of topics related to individuals with disabilities. Open to the entire community, including parents, caregivers and professionals.
(Hosted in conjunction with the Ivymount School Transition Department)
Mary Price, State Health Care Transition Program Administrator, Maryland Department of Health
THURSDAY MARCH
26
PLEASE RSVP AT WWW.IVYMOUNTOUTREACH.ORG/LECTURES2020
7:00PM-8:00PM
RSVP IS REQUESTED BUT NOT REQUIRED.
BRIDGING EDUCATION AND HEALTH SECTORS: STRATEGIES FOR SUPPORTING STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS Jennifer Frey, PhD-BCBA-D, Associate Professor Special Education& Disability Studies, George Washington University
THURSDAY APRIL
23
7:00PM-8:00PM
PROMOTING YOUR CHILD’S INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY
Ivymount Campus 11614 Seven Locks Rd Rockville, MD 20854 www.ivymountoutreach.org 301-469-0223 x157
Lauren Lestremau, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NCSP Program Director, Ivymount School
Ivymount Outreach Programs presents: Featuring chamber orchestra
Mount Vernon Virtuosi March 28th, 2020 1:30-2:15pm at the Ivymount School Each concert is free, but RSVPs are requested. To RSVP visit musicforautism.org or email RSVP@musicforautism.org
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Ivymount Outreach shares the expertise of Ivymount School and the Maddux School with the greater community by offering services by highly trained staff to individuals, families and professionals. Endeavors ABA Services & Programs
Educational & Therapeutic Programs
Recreational Programs
Professional Services
High quality ABA services for individuals aged 2- young adult in clinic and home based settings.
Individual and group programs for students and families, lead by our expert teachers and therapists. Includes speech therapy, occupational therapy, and tutoring.
After-school clubs and weekend group programs with an emphasis on FUN.
Individualized consultation services and trainings to organizations, agencies, schools and professionals using evidence-based practices.
Visit www.ivymountoutreach.org for more information or to register