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March 15, 2012 - 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Access to Health care (geared towards deaf and hard of hearing families)*
Cost: $10

Special Seminars in Honor of Autism Awareness Month (April 2012)*
April 12, 2012 - 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Autism Safety for Parents
Cost: $15

April 26, 2012 - 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Speak with the Expert Professionals in the Field of ASD and other Disabilities
Cost: $15

Seminar Facilitator: Jamell White, LCSW-C. Each seminar will also feature expert guest speakers.
Location: All Seminars will be held at: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-610-8414
*Please note that for the April Autism Seminars,a donation on behalf of JSSA will be made to the Autism Society of America (Montgomery County, MD and Northern Virginia chapters).
*A deaf interpreter is available with one week prior notice.
Register Today. Limited Space!

Social Skills Therapy Group For Adults with Asperger's and Related Disorders
For men and women ages 19-29. This group will provide opportunities for participants to understand and improve their social interactions. Participants will discuss and practice skills to reduce social anxiety and strengthen connections with family members, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances.
When: Thursdays, Feb.16-May 17; 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Leader: Kate Wissman, LCSW-C
Cost: $65 per session. May be insurance-reimbursable
Registration: Pre-registration required. Call 301-816-2633

Support Groups
Support Group For Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Parents (also open to other family members) share coping strategies and community resources, develop networks and gain support.
When: Mondays, Feb. 6, March 5, April 2, May 7,
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Where: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Jamell White, LCSW-C
Cost: No charge
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-610-8361

Support Workshop for Siblings of Children with Disabilities
This 6-session support group may be co-ed and will be formed based on age and specific needs. Workshop topics include: education on different disabilities, coping strategies and how to improve communication between parents and children.
When: Dates and times TBA
Where: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Facilitators: Caryn Harris, LGPC; Stacie Feldman, LGPC
Cost: $210/series of six sessions
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-610-8355

Maryland Groups - 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville

Support Groups
Family Support Group
This monthly support group focuses on building a support network, identifying community resources, and balancing one’s own needs with those of children up to age 20 with special needs.
When: Monthly, Third Tuesday, Feb. 21, March 20, April 17, May 15;
7:15-9:00 p.m.
Where: 6123 Montrose Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Stacie Feldman, LGPC
Cost: Free of charge
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-610-8355

Virginia Groups - 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax

Child/Teen Groups
Going Places! A Social Club for Teens with Asperger's
JSSA and the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV) present a social club for teens ages 14-17 diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome and related disorders. Group activities are geared towards getting to know each other and building essential social skills. Group meets every other month.
When: Sundays, Jan. 22, March 18, May 20, (other Dates and Times TBA)
Where: Northern Virginia. Location of events will vary.
Facilitators: Michal Berkson, LCSW/LICSW (JSSA), Melissa Hochberg, Resource Specialist (JCCNV)
Cost: $25 per event.
Registration: Pre-registration required: 703-537-3040 or melissah@jccnv.org

Young Adult Groups
New! ADHD Management for Young Adults, Ages 17-20
This 6-session series promotes independence and helps develop executive skills and planning for life as a young adult. Participants learn skills to better manage distraction, improve organizational skills, manage time effectively and enhance self-esteem.
When: Dates and Times TBD
Where: 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax
Leader: Andrea LoBalbo, LCSW
Cost: $210 for the series of six sessions
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-816-2683

Cool, Calm & Connected: A Young Adult Social Skills Therapy Group-NoVa
For young adults ages 19-29 with Asperger’s syndrome or related disorders. Participants will focus on understanding non-verbal communication, building and maintaining relationships and managing stress, anxiety and frustration.
New Time! When: Tuesdays, Jan. 31-May 1, 2012; 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax
Cost: $65/session (may be insurance-reimbursable)
Leader: Michal Berkson, LCSW
Registration: Pre-screening appointment required: Call: 703-896-7918

Newly Added! Cool, Calm & Connected: A Young Adult Social Skills Therapy Group Focusing on Relationships
For young adults ages 19-29 with Asperger’s syndrome or related disorders.This group will focus on building and maintaining healthy relationships with classmates, teachers, peers, parents, co-workers, siblings and significant others and on appropriately managing feelings such as frustration, anxiety, disappointment, anger and jealousy.
When: Tuesdays, Jan. 31-May 1, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: JSSA, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax
Leader: Dawn Kaye, LCSW
Cost: $65 per session. May be insurance-reimbursable
Registration: Pre-screening appointment required: 703-896-7918

Going Places! A Social Club For Young Adults With Asperger's-NoVA
JSSA and the JCCNV present a social club for young adults ages 18-29 with Asperger’s syndrome and related disorders. The club provides a variety of monthly social opportunities in a structured and supportive environment.
When: Sundays, January 8, February 12, March 18, April 22, and May 6, 2012;
Times TBA
Where: Northern Virginia. Locations will vary.
Facilitators: Dawn Kaye, LCSW (JSSA), Michal Berkson, LCSW (JSSA), and Melissa Hochberg (JCCNV)
Cost: $30 per event/$330 for year
Registration: Pre-registration required: 703-537-3040 or melissah@jccnv.org

Adult Groups 
Going Places! A Social Club For Adults 30+ With Asperger's
JSSA and the JCCNV co-sponsor this structured and supportive monthly social outing program.
When: Sundays, Jan. 22, Feb. 26, April 18 and May 20, 2012 Note: No group in March; Time TBA
Where: Locations of events will vary.
Facilitators: Dawn Kaye, LCSW (JSSA), Michal Berkson, LCSW (JSSA) and Melissa Hochberg, Resource Specialist (JCCNV)
Cost: $25 per event
Registration: Pre-registration required: melissah@jccnv.org or 703-537-3040

Support Groups
Support Group For Parents Of Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Parents share coping strategies and community resources, while gaining support from others.
Guest speakers will be invited to some sessions.
When: Wednesdays, Jan. 18, Feb. 29, March 28, April 25, and
May 30, 2012; 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax
Facilitator: Michal Berkson, LCSW
Cost: $15 per session
Registration: Pre-registration required: 703-896-7914

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