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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Jonathan Rhoads</b> is offering a variety of seminars over the next few months, as well as a workshop on socializing and relationships at this year’s Transitioning Youth Resource Fair (October 14, 10a - 1pm Montgomery College Rockville).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Coping with Autism Spectrum Disorders:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Open to parents of children with autism – and individuals with autism.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Location:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">3930 Knowles Ave. #200 Kensington, MD 20895</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Length:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> 1 hour</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Topics & Dates:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">"Back to School: Working with Your Child’s Education Providers on IEPs and Accommodations in the classroom”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Saturday, September 16th at 10:00 AM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">"“Cyber Bullying: What is it and How Can I Stay Safe on the Internet?”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Saturday, September 30<sup>th</sup> at 10:00 AM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Are you Ready for a Relationship? Dating and Relationship Issues in Autism”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wednesday, October 4th at 6:00PM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">"How Can I Help my Family Member with Autism Manage Inappropriate Behavior?"</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Saturday, October 7th at 10:00 AM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">"Creating a Safe Haven: Tips for Managing Sudden Transitions and Sensory Issues in the Environment."</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Saturday, October 21st at 10:00 AM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">"Being a Good Social Media Diplomat: Tips for Appropriate Use of Social Media”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Saturday, November 4th at 10:00 AM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contact:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Jonathan Rhoads LCSWC at </span><a href="mailto:rhoajo01@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">rhoajo01@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">or at </span>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="tel:%28301%29%20639-4036" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(301)-639-4036</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> to sign up. Space is limited!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Handlee Regular",serif;color:#1F73A3">Jonathan Rhoads, LCSW-C</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Handlee Regular",serif;color:#1F73A3">,</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Handlee Regular",serif">
is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in working with children and teens diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders to develop positive coping strategies to manage anxiety and stress around regulating sensory inputs, especially in the context of
developing appropriate social skills. He is particularly interested in helping children and teens with autism create healthy identities, relationships, and becoming strong self-advocates for their needs. He currently facilitates several successful social
groups for young men with developmental disabilities through Potomac Community Resources and has recently been featured on CBS News for Autism Awareness Month.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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