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Spring

Spring begins today, even if the weather forecast sounds like winter!  Register today for one of these workshops and visit our website for more upcoming April events.

Autism 101: An Introduction to Understanding Autism

Has your child recently been diagnosed with autism? Do you have a family friend with autism? Are you a community member who would like to know more about autism? Join the Autism Society of Northern Virginia to learn accurate, important, basic information at this workshop highlighting Autism Acceptance Month.

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THURSDAY, April 5, 2018
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services
2334 Gallows Road
Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA (map)

A Closer Look at Stress and Anxiety: Strategies to Support Elementary School Students

Join us to explore strategies and resources to support children experiencing stress and anxiety in elementary school. Highlights will include recognizing and validating your child's worry, managing anxiety in the school setting, helping your child remain calm, and using stress reduction tools.

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FRIDAY, April 6, 2018
10:00 a.m. - noon
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services
2334 Gallows Road
Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA (map)

Flash Forward! Postsecondary Education and Employment Options

Flash Forward is for students receiving special education services and their parents to explore options for life after high school. The agenda includes information tables, an overview of postsecondary options, and workshops on supported employment, competitive employment, and postsecondary education.

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TUESDAY, April 10, 2018
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Woodson High School
9525 Main Street
Entrance 1 - Cafeteria
Fairfax, VA (map)

Collaborative IEP Meetings: Parents as Partners

Parents are essential partners in the special education process. Join us for this important workshop to learn more about the IEP process and it's components, your role in the IEP meeting, responsibilities of the IEP team members, and planning for your child's IEP meeting.

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FRIDAY, April 13, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services
2334 Gallows Road
Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA (map)