December 2023 Newsletter

Partners for Success

Making the Holidays more meaningful for your family and your autistic loved ones

With the holiday season here, there can be many overwhelming activities and unfamiliar experiences. An article from Autism Speaks Lydia Wayman, speaks about how to celebrate the holidays in a way that can better suit your family. Click here to read.

TSA Special Procedures for Disabilities and Medical Conditions

Flying can be stressful at any time of the year. If your family has someone with a disability or medical condition, you may be able to relieve some of the overwhelming concerns during the screening process. Check it out here

Upcoming Partner for Success Trainings/Events

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Community Resources and Events

Pathfinders for Autism Night at the Maryland Science Center

PFA Night at the Maryland Science Center is going to be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 6:30-10 pm! Click the link to register for your chance to attend!

https://pathfindersforautism.org/sciencecenter/

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Pathfinders for Autism has a lot of great webinars planned featuring amazing presenters. These are free events, but registration is required. Click here

The Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance Sensory Friendly Everybody's Nutcracker

On Saturday morning, 12/16, at 11am, at Middletown High School the advanced dancers will be performing an abbreviated Nutcracker for a very special audience! The performance will include excerpts from the Nutcracker, as well as a performance by our Rhythm Works dancers. The performance will be sensory friendly, house lights will remain warm, music will be played at reduced levels to accommodate sensitivities, and there will be no shushing allowed! Everyone should enjoy the show in their own way, and we invite guests to stay as long as they’re comfortable and move around as needed.

Adaptive Activities Parks and Recreation

Check out the December-March 2024 activities list! Click here to view

Frederick County Public Libraries

Upcoming events click here

STAY CONNECTED

Contact

Rachel Spicer-Special Education Family &Community Involvement Liaison/Partners for Success Family Support

Rachel.Spicer@fcps.org or 240-236-8744

or

Isamar Grenier-Special Education Family &Community Involvement Liaison/Partners for Success Family Support

Isamar.Grenier@fcps.org or 301-644-5016

For the Partners for Success pre-recorder webinars and upcoming events, visit

https://www.fcps.org/special-education/partners-for-success

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