B'moreAbilities Special Arts Center  grew out
    of the vision that people of all abilities have the
    right to dance, move, shake and explore their
    artistic potential.

    We offer dynamic and engaging dance programs
    to all individuals with developmental and/or
    physical challenges from infant to adult.

    Our unique styles and approach to the art
    provides dancers with a multi-faceted
    foundation for creative expression through
    movement and music; aiming to build a lively and
    diverse dance community.

    Our mission reinforces appreciation for dance
    as an artistic discipline with distinct emphasis on
    its power to heal, motivate and inspire.

                

            Individual Differences in Learning, Inc
    Katharina Boser, Ph.D.
    President of Individual Differences in Learning,
    Inc

    LLUMC in Clarksville,
    info@gifteddifferentlearners.org
    gifteddifferentlearners.org/calendar
    info@gifteddifferentlearners.org

    Katharina Boser, Ph.D. has a doctorate in
    developmental psychology andcognitive science
    from Cornell University. She has a research
    background studying language processing in
    early development and language impairments in
    both adults and children. She has published
    articles on on the use of computerized language
    systems in the rehabilitation of both adults with
    aphasia and children with autism.  She is a
    scientific advisor for both AutismSpeaks
    (autismspeaks.
    org/science/research/initiatives/ita_initiative.
    php) and Anthrotronix, (atinc.com) a robotics
    company in Silver Spring, Maryland where she
    focuses on research of learning technologies for
    people with autism.  She is on the advocacy task
    force for Universal Design for Learning in
    Maryland  www.udl4maryland.org and was part
    of a team of educators who wrote a new teacher
    education curriculum for University of
    Maryland University College's Master's in
    Teaching program that has a large focus on
    disability, diversity, global learning and
    technology integration. She has in the past few
    years been an active participant and lecturer at
    conferences, and workshops in  Maryland and
    nationally that focus on teacher and parent
    education, the neuroscience of learning and how
    we can use avariety of 'tools' to increase
    success and independence for students with
    arange of learning differences and
    'exceptionalities'.

    Upcoming Events

      Monday, January 9, 2012

    Understanding the IEP/504 Process
    Andrea Bennett and Lisa Frank

    Monday, February 13, 2012

    Risky Behaviors and Social Skills

    Catherine Busch and Michelle Morrison

    www.columbiachildpsychologist.com

    www.morrisoncounseling.com

    Relationships and bonding are essential to a
    happy and healthy life. Attachment to others
    begins the day we are born and continues
    throughout our lives. Some teens struggle to
    understand and interact in ways that foster
    meaningful relationships.  Michelle Morrison,
    LCSW-C will help parents understand how they
    can help their child form meaningful friendships,
    exploring the challenges facing teens of today
    and the importance of educating our youth to
    navigate the complexities of relationships
    successfully. Dr. Catherine Busch will be
    discussing safety issues for teenagers when
    socializing with their peers. Adolescents with
    executive function or social skills deficits are
    more likely to be drawn into risky behavior.
    They are also less likely to recognize potentially
    dangerous situations that may lead to harm or
    victimization. Dr. Busch will cover what we know
    about risky behavior among adolescents,
    practical prevention principles, and safety
    education resources. Parents will learn some tips
    for helping teenagers anticipate problems,
    develop safety plans, and decrease their risk of
    harm in social situations.

    Catherine Busch, Ph.D. is a child psychologist in
    private practice with expertise in psychological
    trauma and ADHD. She has many years
    experience treating victims of sexual abuse and
    assault, was Chair of the Howard County Injury
    and Violence Prevention Coalition, serves on the
    Howard County Child Fatality Review Team, and
    is President of the Howard County Mental
    Health Authority Board.

    Michelle Morrison, LCSW-C is a clinical social
    worker and the founder of Morrison and
    Associates which focuses on the treatment of
    children, teens, and their families.  Her
    expertise is in assisting children who experience
    social, emotional, and learning challenges. Her
    practice emphasizes building on the child’s
    strengths and helping them to understand and
    minimize their weaknesses. She has developed
    social skills groups for middle and high school
    students to promote healthy social development.

    Monday, March 12, 2012

    Theater as Therapy

    Dr. Gail Humphries Mardirosian

    An interactive session of theater for adults and
    children/students. Learn how to use your theatre
    and role play to improve social situations.

    Wednesday, April 17, 2012

    EASTER BREAK

    John Elder Robison

    an evening session focussing on his new book
    "Being Different"

    (Exact Date TBA, with special teacher's and
    psychologist workshop during the day)

    Monday, May 14, 2012

    Reading and Writing Tips with Joan Green
    (TBA)

    Monday, June 11, 2012

    End of Year Gathering


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