Upcoming Meetings
CHADD meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month except July and August from 7:00-9:20 pm at the Severna Park United Methodist Church, at 731 Benfield Rd, Severna Park, MD. If Anne Arundel county schools are cancelled due to weather, then the meeting will be cancelled as well.
Our next meeting will be on September 10th. Beyond Academics: Preparing for Life After High School with Carmen Izurieta and Jenna Smith
What is the difference between college-capable and college ready? For families of neurodivergent young adults, it often boils down to executive function skills, independent living skills, and social skills. In order to be successful in college, students need to prioritize and manage their assignments, maintain their living space, and interact appropriately with professors and peers all without the level of support they received in high school. This presentation will explore how to prepare and integrate executive functioning, social, and self-advocacy skills into transition planning.
Bio: Carmen Izurieta, M.Ed. serves as the National Director of Outreach for CLE (College Living Experience), a national postsecondary program for students with exceptionalities. Throughout her career, she has pursued her mission to help and empower students to find their true potential. She currently holds a master's in special education and a bachelor's in public relations. In her current role, she has married both professional backgrounds in hopes of making a long-lasting and positive impact in the education community.
Jenna Smith serves as the Program Director for the Washington DC Metro area location. Jenna comes from a strong mental health background and began her professional career managing Intensive level Residential Rehabilitation Programs for adults with ID and co-occurring severe and persistent mental illnesses. It was there that she found a passion for helping those with learning exceptionalities recognize and harness their strengths in pursuit of independence. She believes the power of meaningful relationships and connection of community can foster confidence and growth for our students.
CLE (College Living Experience) provides customized support and coaching to young adults, ages 18 to 26, who are interested in living independently, taking college classes, or pursuing a career. They can also choose a career path, receiving support in pre-employment skills, help with a job search, and job coaching once employed. CLE has an active social component with group outings several times per week, weekly small group sessions, and one-to-one social coaching. Call National Admissions Advisor Holly Durston at 800-486-5058 or visit the CLE website to learn more about our living and learning community.
About CHADD Meetings: Admission is FREE for our virtual meetings. Go to this link:Calendar
Also tonight:
8:30 pm - 9:20 pm: Parent Support Group with Carol Robbins, Ph.D.
8:30 pm - 9:20 pm: Adult Support Group
P.O. Box 254,
Arnold, MD 21012
Anne Arundel County Chapter
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Children and Adults with
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We also have two virtual support meetings each month
Partners of ADD support Group - Google Meet No meetings for August or September
Partners of ADD support meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM online.
Please RSVP for the session by emailing CarlaPoc99@gmail.com at least 24 hours prior to your first session.
Women's ADD Support Group - Google Meet No meetings for August or September
7:00 PM on the fourth Tuesday of each month
Support group sessions will be conducted over Google Meet. Please RSVP for the session by emailing CarlaPoc99@gmail.com at least 24 hours prior to your first session.
