All Kinds of Kids Resources

November 1: Sensory Motor Red Flags in the Identification of Learning and Attention Problems in Young Children "At Risk" for Learning Disabilities and ADHD (PreK-Grade 2). 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Lab School of Washington professional development workshop series. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. Call Lois Meyer for more information: 202-944-2232.

November 1-December 6: Homework Success for Children with ADHD. 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. A 6-week seminar presented by Unique Steps, LLC. $$. Registration: 703-856-5563.

November 2: Why Children with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Have Difficulty Making & Keeping Friends. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Lab School of Washington professional development workshop series. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. Call Lois Meyer for more information: 202-944-2232.

November 3: Exceptional Schools for Exceptional Students School Fair. 1-4 p.m. A showcase of school choices available to families of children with learning differences. Georgetown University, 37th St. & O St., NW, Washington. For information call Bekah Atkinson at 301-592-0567 x12 or Lois McCabe at 301-221-1671.

November 5: Parents of Children with Asperger's, Autism, PDD & NOS. 7-8:15 p.m. Sponsored by JSSA. 11-B Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg. Registration: 301-990-6880 x321.

November 5: Support Group for Children & Teens with Disabilities. 5-6 p.m. Sponsored by JSSA. 11-B Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg. $$. Registration: 301-816-2633.

November 6: Siblings of Children with Disabilities Support Group. Time TBD. Sponsored by JSSA. 11-B Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg. $$. Registration: 301-816-2633.

November 6: Testing the Mind's Waters: Trust & Confidence in the Writing Classroom (Grades 2-6). 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The Lab School of Washington professional development workshop series. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. Call Lois Meyer for more information: 202-944-2232.

November 7: Living in MySpace and Virtual Worlds: A Media Literacy Approach to Raising Learning Disabled Adolescents in the Digital Age. 7:30-9 p.m. The Lab School of Washington lecture series for parents and professionals. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. For more information, call 202-965-6600.

November 8: To Test or Not To Test? 7-8:30 p.m. How to decide whether a child should be tested and how to understand the results. The Siena School, 9727 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. $$. Registration: 301-592-0567.

November 8: Understanding High School Math: Algebra Beyond the X's and Y's and Geometry Beyond Proofs. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Lab School of Washington professional development workshop series. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. Call Lois Meyer for more information: 202-944-2232.

November 13: DDA Basics: State, Regional & Local Overview. 6:45-8:45 p.m. Educational seminar series for family members caring for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Montgomery County Library. Registration: 240-777-1216.

November 14: Behavior Management Techniques That Work with the ADHD Student (Grades 3-6). 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Lab School of Washington professional development workshop series. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. Call Lois Meyer for more information: 202-944-2232.

November 14: Identifying the Young Child "At Risk" for Learning Disabilities and ADHD. 7:30 p.m. A Bender-Dosik Parenting Center lecture. JCC of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville. $$. Registration: 301-881-0100.

November 15: ARTiculate Gallery Opening Night Reception. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Artwork by students with special needs. 1100 16th St., NW, Washington. $$. For information, visit www.wvsarts.org.

November 15: Assessment of Learning Disabilities: Understanding the Report of a Psychoeducational Evaluation (for Parents and/or Adults with Learning Disabilities). 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Lab School of Washington professional development workshop series. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. Call Lois Meyer for more information: 202-944-2232.

November 15: Dealing with Pre-Holiday Blues. 7-8:30 p.m. This workshop for deaf and hard of hearing adults (ages 20 & up) will help you learn better ways to cope with holiday blues. Sponsored by JSSA. 11-B Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg. Registration: 301-990-7215 TTY, 301-990-6880 voice.

November 15-17: World Congress & Expo on Disabilities. Expo: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Conference: Thurs., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. An expo featuring vendors displaying the latest products and services and an educational conference on today's most important disability issues. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl., NW, Washington. $$. Registration: www.wcdexpo.com.

November 16: Autism Spectrum Disorders: From Making the Diagnosis to Maximizing Potential. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A seminar sponsored by the Youth Workers Training Committee. 9601 Medical Center Dr., Rockville. $$. Registration by 11/9: 240-777-4323.

November 20: Custom Hearts/Mended Little Hearts of DC Support Program. 7 p.m. A support group for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease. Custom Hearts offers resources and connects families in crisis with other parents who have survived the shock of learning a child has a heart problem. Ronald McDonald House of DC, 1326 Quincy St., NE, Washington. For more information, call Kristin Johnson at 443-235-0943, e-mail customhearts@gmail.com or visit www.customhearts.org.

November 20: Family Support Group. 7:30-8:45 p.m. Parents and family members of children with disabilities share their joys, sorrows, hopes, fears, coping mechanisms and strategies. Sponsored by JSSA. 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Registration: 301-816-2633.

November 23-25: Festival of Trees. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Benefiting the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org

November 28: Psychiatric Aspects of Childhood Obesity. 7:30-9 p.m. The Lab School of Washington lecture series for parents and professionals. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. For more information, call 202-965-6600.

November 28: The Twice Exceptional Child: The Gifted & Talented LD Student. 7-8:30 p.m. The Siena School educational workshop series. 22 West Jefferson St., Ste. 307, Rockville. $$. Registration: 301-592-0567.

November 29: Using Role Reading & Mysteries to Engage the Struggling, Reluctant Reader (Grades 5-12). 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The Lab School of Washington professional development workshop series. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. Call Lois Meyer for more information: 202-944-2232.

November 30: Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents. 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The Child Center and Adult Services, Inc., continuing education workshop series. 9601 Medical Center Dr., Rockville. $$. Registration: 301-978-9750.

November 30-December 7: Fostering Cooperation in Children with Special Needs. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Fridays. For parents of children ages 3-13 with AD(H)D, ASD, LDs, sensory processing challenges and other neurodevelopmental issues. 10100 Connecticut Ave., Kensington. $$. Registration: 301-929-8824.

December 3: Parents of Children with Asperger's, Autism, PDD & NOS. 7-8:15 p.m. Sponsored by JSSA. 11-B Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg. Registration: 301-990-6880 x321.

December 3: Support Group for Children & Teens with Disabilities. 5-6 p.m. Sponsored by JSSA. 11-B Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg. $$. Registration: 301-816-2633.

December 4: Effective Behavior Management in Young Children "At Risk" for Learning Disabilities and ADHD (PreK-Grade 2). 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Lab School of Washington professional development workshop series. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. Call Lois Meyer for more information: 202-944-2232.

December 11: Sibling Panel, Respite Care, Caregiver Issues. 6:45-8:45 p.m. Educational seminar series for family members caring for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Montgomery County Library. Registration: 240-777-1216.

December 15: Custom Hearts/Mended Little Hearts of DC Support Program. 11 a.m. A support group for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease. Custom Hearts offers resources and connects families in crisis with other parents who have survived the shock of learning a child has a heart problem. Ronald McDonald House of DC, 1326 Quincy St., NE, Washington. For more information, call Kristin Johnson at 443-235-0943, e-mail customhearts@gmail.com or visit www.customhearts.org.

December 18: Family Support Group. 7:30-8:45 p.m. Parents and family members of children with disabilities share their joys, sorrows, hopes, fears, coping mechanisms and strategies. Sponsored by JSSA. 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Registration: 301-816-2633.

January 7: Parents of Children with Asperger's, Autism, PDD & NOS. 7-8:15 p.m. Sponsored by JSSA. 11-B Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg. Registration: 301-990-6880 x321.

January 7: Support Group for Children & Teens with Disabilities. 5-6 p.m. Sponsored by JSSA. 11-B Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg. $$. Registration: 301-816-2633.

January 8: SS1/SSDI. 6:45-8:45 p.m. Educational seminar series for family members caring for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Montgomery County Library. Registration: 240-777-1216.

January 9, 16 & 23: Disability Resource Workshops: A Time for Sharing & Learning About Resources in the Community. Time TBD. Sponsored by JSSA. 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville. $$. Registration: 301-816-2629.

January 15: Custom Hearts/Mended Little Hearts of DC Support Program. 7 p.m. A support group for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease. Custom Hearts offers resources and connects families in crisis with other parents who have survived the shock of learning a child has a heart problem. Ronald McDonald House of DC, 1326 Quincy St., NE, Washington. For more information, call Kristin Johnson at 443-235-0943, e-mail customhearts@gmail.com or visit www.customhearts.org.

January 15: Family Support Group. 7:30-8:45 p.m. Parents and family members of children with disabilities share their joys, sorrows, hopes, fears, coping mechanisms and strategies. Sponsored by JSSA. 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville. Registration: 301-816-2633.

January 18-19: Special Olympics Virginia's Winter Championships. Times vary. More than 400 Special Olympics Virginia athletes go for the gold in bowling, figure and speed skating and gymnastics. Various venues in Northern Virginia. For information call Holly Claytor at 804-726-3025 or visit www.specialolympicsva.org.

January 23: The Non-Verbal Learning Disability Profile: Treatment Approaches & Considerations. 7:30-9 p.m. The Lab School of Washington lecture series for parents and professionals. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. For more information, call 202-965-6600.

February 4: Parents of Children with Asperger's, Autism, PDD & NOS. 7-8:15 p.m. Sponsored by JSSA. 11-B Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg. Registration: 301-990-6880 x321.

February 4: Support Group for Children & Teens with Disabilities. 5-6 p.m. Sponsored by JSSA. 11-B Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg. $$. Registration: 301-816-2633.

February 19: Custom Hearts/Mended Little Hearts of DC Support Program. 7 p.m. A support group for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease. Custom Hearts offers resources and connects families in crisis with other parents who have survived the shock of learning a child has a heart problem. Ronald McDonald House of DC, 1326 Quincy St., NE, Washington. For more information, call Kristin Johnson at 443-235-0943, e-mail customhearts@gmail.com or visit www.customhearts.org.

February 20: Understanding & Responding to Anger in Children: A Road Map for Parents & Educators. 7:30-9 p.m. The Lab School of Washington lecture series for parents and professionals. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. For more information, call 202-965-6600.

March 12: How ADHD Boys & Girls Differ Academically, Neurologically and Socially: Current Research. 7:30-9 p.m. The Lab School of Washington lecture series for parents and professionals. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. For more information, call 202-965-6600.

March 18: Custom Hearts/Mended Little Hearts of DC Support Program. 7 p.m. A support group for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease. Custom Hearts offers resources and connects families in crisis with other parents who have survived the shock of learning a child has a heart problem. Ronald McDonald House of DC, 1326 Quincy St., NE, Washington. For more information, call Kristin Johnson at 443-235-0943, e-mail customhearts@gmail.com or visit www.customhearts.org.

April 2: The Many Faces of ADHD: An Integrative View. 7:30-9 p.m. The Lab School of Washington lecture series for parents and professionals. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. For more information, call 202-965-6600.

April 15: Custom Hearts/Mended Little Hearts of DC Support Program. 7 p.m. A support group for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease. Custom Hearts offers resources and connects families in crisis with other parents who have survived the shock of learning a child has a heart problem. Ronald McDonald House of DC, 1326 Quincy St., NE, Washington. For more information, call Kristin Johnson at 443-235-0943, e-mail customhearts@gmail.com or visit www.customhearts.org.

April 16: Night School Adults with LD Speak Out. 7:30-9 p.m. The Lab School of Washington lecture series for parents and professionals. 4759 Reservoir Rd., Washington. $$. For more information, call 202-965-6600.

May 20: Custom Hearts/Mended Little Hearts of DC Support Program. 7 p.m. A support group for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease. Custom Hearts offers resources and connects families in crisis with other parents who have survived the shock of learning a child has a heart problem. Ronald McDonald House of DC, 1326 Quincy St., NE, Washington. For more information, call Kristin Johnson at 443-235-0943, e-mail customhearts@gmail.com or visit www.customhearts.org.

June 17: Custom Hearts/Mended Little Hearts of DC Support Program. 7 p.m. A support group for parents of children with heart defects and heart disease. Custom Hearts offers resources and connects families in crisis with other parents who have survived the shock of learning a child has a heart problem. Ronald McDonald House of DC, 1326 Quincy St., NE, Washington. For more information, call Kristin Johnson at 443-235-0943, e-mail customhearts@gmail.com or visit www.customhearts.org.

ASANV. Northern Virginia chapter of the Autism Society of America meets monthly. Serving Alexandria, Arlington, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William and Warren Counties. Call 703-495-8444 or visit www.asanv.org for more information.

Equipping Teens: Skills For Life. Based on the "Equip" model, a proven approach for teens that integrates anger management with other important goals for teens. Co-led by family counselors from Northern Virginia Family Services. $$. Registration, intake interview required. Groups currently forming. Contact Beth Spring for information: 703-219-2179; www.nvfs.org.

Family-to-Family Education Program. Sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. This is a free 12-week course for families and family caregivers of individuals with severe brain disorders (mental illnesses). In Montgomery County call Dagmar for more information: 301-949-5852 x4. In Northern Virginia call Marshall Epstein for more information: 703-516-7975.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Support Groups. Groups for family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illness, as well as groups for individuals with mental illness. Call the appropriate contact number listed below before attending your first session. For more information or to find local affiliates, visit www.nami.org.

OCD Support Group. For family members of individuals with obsessive and compulsive disorders. Meets the first Monday of each month at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Arlington at 7:30 p.m. Call Marie or John Ogur: 703-978-6425.

"On Our Own" Workshops-NAMI Prince George's County. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. Dionne McMillan offers a presentation for family and friends who want to support their loved ones with their employment goals, including discussions on the benefits and potential barriers of working and information on incentives, support employment and resources. Hanko Building at Beckett Field, New Carrollton. For more information, visit www.namipgcmd.org or call J. Edward Jones at 301-429-0970.

Parents of Adults with Asperger's Syndrome and Related Disorders. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Jewish Social Service Agency in Fairfax at 7 p.m. Call 703-204-9100 to register.

Parents of Children with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, PPD. Meets the first Monday of each month (no meetings in July and August) at the Jewish Social Service Agency in Gaithersburg at 7 p.m. Call 301-816-2633 x321 to register monthly.

Social Skills Therapy Groups for Children and Adolescents. In small age-appropriate groups, children who have difficulty in social situations because of ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD or other challenges, learn appropriate social behaviors, such as initiating and maintaining conversation, listening, sharing, problem solving, having self-control, handling teasing, dealing with emotions and making friends. The Jewish Social Services Agency of Metropolitan Washington. $$. Rockville: 301-881-3700. Gaithersburg: 301-990-6880. Fairfax: 703-204-9100.

Study of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invites parents of children with OCD, ages 7 to 17, to call about a medication study. The study is enrolling children who have moderate to severe OCD. For details please call 301-496-5323 or 301-435-6652 or e-mail OCDNIMH@intra.nimh.nih.gov. National Institutes of Health, Department of Health & Human Services.

Study of Language and Social Skills. The National Institute of Mental Health invites parents of children ages 12 to 48 months to call about a study related to children with autism. The study is not only recruiting children with autism, but also healthy children and those with social skills or language problems. For details please call 301-435-7962 or email NIMH-ASD@mail.nih.gov. National Institutes of Health, DHHS.