Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor, has served as an inspiration and role model to hundreds of thousands of families and persons with autism. In this unique presentation, Temple eloquently and candidly describes the challenges she has faced and offers glimpses into her own childhood, with ideas on how others dealing […]
RVA Community Makers 2020 mural in the Atrium. David Stover 2020 Miss Community Clovia of KISS Richmond and Praise 101 interviews the musical and visual artists participating in Richmond Community Makers. After the program premieres on Radio One’s KISS Richmond, Praise 101, and IPower Facebook pages, the program will be available to view on […]
How do you develop the language and literacy for someone who does not talk? This training will provide you with critical tools and techniques to enhance your ability to communicate with the infants and toddlers in your care, and why it plays such a large role in the years after they have left you. CDA […]
Join your Central Virginia Child Care Aware specialists for an open discussion about your challenges and success of being an early childhood educator. The agenda will be created by the participants. Technical assistance will be offered, along with a listening ear. Be prepared to share and support in a respectful forum. Registration: [email protected] Zoom Meeting […]
A musical conversation with author, David Schoenbaum Moderated by VPM Radio Host, Mike Goldberg This is a live zoom event A centennial celebration of the career and legacy of the first made-in-America violin virtuoso and one of the twentieth century's greatest musicians. Professional historian, author and lifelong amateur violinist, David Schoenbaum, will lead us on […]
The ancient Greeks left us an important reminder carved in stone at Delphi, «Γνωθι Σ’αυτόν» (“Know Thyself”). Self-knowledge is essential, and is the right of all, including your child with autism. In this webinar, Catherine Faherty covers that rationale and the practical, lifelong steps to support your child or teenager engage in the process of […]
Presenters: Teresa Cogar & Lauren Vetere - Join us to explore a new tool developed by VCU-ACE staff to assist educators in Virginia to continue to lead the way in evidence-based practice in distance learning for students with ASD. This tool is divided into sections to address evidence-based practices in autism in the virtual setting. […]
Capacity assessments of older adults is steeped in the fundamental tensions between two core ethical principles: autonomy (self-determination) and protection (beneficence). APS caseworkers must often consider the impact of cognitive functioning on a person’s risk for elder abuse, exploitation, and neglect. In this webinar, Dr. Sheri Gibson will address the very complex topic of decisional […]
Join us at the February meeting of the Williamsburg Magic Club (Assembly 226, Society of American Magicians). All skill levels and ages are invited. Magicians, hobbyists, magic historians all are welcome. Children welcome but must be accompanied. Prior to the meeting, there is an opportunity to get dinner and begin the magic conversations.
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