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SUMMARY:Neurodiverse Support Providers Networking Group 2024 - LSC Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:Get ConnectedJoin us on December 4th\, 2024\, at 11:00 AM for networking and introductions to a dynamic group of community leaders. This session will offer information\, tools\, strategies\, and best practices to help participants gain the skills needed to support neurodiverse individuals in developing healthy\, safe\, and sustainable relationships. Featured Speaker: Armando Bernal More about our Key Speaker!Armando Bernal is a neurodivergent board-certified behavior analyst who supports patients between the ages of 2 and 25. In addition\, Armando provides autistic consultation\, parent and therapist consultation\, speaking engagements for companies across the nation\, and supervision and mentorship to other BCBAs and therapists. Armando has also participated in several collaborations with Vanderbilt University and the Suny Empire State University meant to further support self-advocacy and independence for individuals with autism. Armando is also the founder of Autism International Consulting\, PLLC\, a self-advocacy-centered organization that provides in-home ABA\, in-clinic ABA\, and international consultation. They are also the distributor of the podcast\, “A Different Path.” He hopes to spread awareness and acceptance of autism by interviewing and sharing the stories of other individuals with autism.   More about our Networking Group!This networking group aims to bring together organizations\, professionals\, and advocates who are passionate about neurodiversity and committed to improving the lives of neurodiverse individuals and their families in Montgomery County. By collaborating and sharing best practices\, resources\, and expertise\, we aim to create a Center of Excellence that will serve as a hub for: Support Services: Identifying providers offering a comprehensive range of support services\, including education\, employment\, social integration\, and mental health support\, tailored to the needs of neurodiverse individuals. Research and Development: Supporting research and innovation in our community to improve our understanding and approaches to supporting and providing resources to the neurodiverse community. Advocacy and Awareness: Raising awareness about neurodiversity and advocating for inclusive policies and practices in our community. Training and Education: Providing training and professional development opportunities for support providers\, educators\, and community members to enhance their skills in working with neurodiverse individuals. Community Engagement: Organizing events\, workshops\, and awareness campaigns to engage with the broader community and promote acceptance and inclusion. We believe that by pooling our expertise and resources\, we can create a powerful network that will have a lasting positive impact on the lives of neurodiverse individuals and their families in Montgomery County. 						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n					\n						\n									RSVP
URL:https://projectbeacontx.org/event/neurodiverse-support-providers-networking-group-2024-lsc-montgomery/
LOCATION:LSC- Montgomery\, 3200 College Park Drive\, Conroe\, TX\, 77384\, United States
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SUMMARY:Project Beacon Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Get ConnectedJoin us on December 4th\, 2024\, at 11:00 AM for networking and introductions to a dynamic group of community leaders. This session will offer information\, tools\, strategies\, and best practices to help participants gain the skills needed to support neurodiverse individuals in developing healthy\, safe\, and sustainable relationships. Featured Speaker: Armando Bernal More about our Key Speaker!Armando Bernal is a neurodivergent board-certified behavior analyst who supports patients between the ages of 2 and 25. In addition\, Armando provides autistic consultation\, parent and therapist consultation\, speaking engagements for companies across the nation\, and supervision and mentorship to other BCBAs and therapists. Armando has also participated in several collaborations with Vanderbilt University and the Suny Empire State University meant to further support self-advocacy and independence for individuals with autism. Armando is also the founder of Autism International Consulting\, PLLC\, a self-advocacy-centered organization that provides in-home ABA\, in-clinic ABA\, and international consultation. They are also the distributor of the podcast\, “A Different Path.” He hopes to spread awareness and acceptance of autism by interviewing and sharing the stories of other individuals with autism.   More about our Networking Group!This networking group aims to bring together organizations\, professionals\, and advocates who are passionate about neurodiversity and committed to improving the lives of neurodiverse individuals and their families in Montgomery County. By collaborating and sharing best practices\, resources\, and expertise\, we aim to create a Center of Excellence that will serve as a hub for: Support Services: Identifying providers offering a comprehensive range of support services\, including education\, employment\, social integration\, and mental health support\, tailored to the needs of neurodiverse individuals. Research and Development: Supporting research and innovation in our community to improve our understanding and approaches to supporting and providing resources to the neurodiverse community. Advocacy and Awareness: Raising awareness about neurodiversity and advocating for inclusive policies and practices in our community. Training and Education: Providing training and professional development opportunities for support providers\, educators\, and community members to enhance their skills in working with neurodiverse individuals. Community Engagement: Organizing events\, workshops\, and awareness campaigns to engage with the broader community and promote acceptance and inclusion. We believe that by pooling our expertise and resources\, we can create a powerful network that will have a lasting positive impact on the lives of neurodiverse individuals and their families in Montgomery County. 						\n				\n				\n				\n							\n					\n						\n									RSVP
URL:https://projectbeacontx.org/event/project-beacon-virtual-information-session/
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