BULLYING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: WHAT IT MEANS AND HOW YOU CAN HELP

BULLYING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: nWHAT IT MEANS AND HOW YOU CAN HELPnWednesday, May 17, 2017 9:30am – 3:30pmnOwen Brown Interfaith Centern7246 Cradlerock WaynColumbia, MD 21045nSession 1: An Overview of Bullying of Students with Disabilities presented bynMaureen van Stone, Esq., M.S., Associate Director of MCDD at KKI, Founding Director of Project HEAL. This session will provide an overview of the issues of bullying, harassment, and intimidation of students with disabilities, an analysis of evidence-informed prevention strategies, an overview of federal guidance and state laws and policies, a case law summary, and best practices to address the issue.nSession 2: I Used to Be Bullied for Having Autism: Here’s When It Stoppednpresented by Kerry Magro, M.S. Self-Advocate, Speaker, Author, Consultant, and Autism Advocate. Bullying can be a lifelong concern for our loved ones with developmental disabilities. This presentation will offer a first-hand account of a young man who was bullied as he was growing up on the autism spectrum. Some causes and effects of bullying on our community and in our schools will be discussed, as well as which behaviors are considered bullying (including cyber bullying). A plan detailing seven steps involved in taking a stand against bullying will be shared that should help self-advocates, families, and professionals. Cost: $20.00/per person (includes lunch) Sponsored by Howard County Autism Society, RISE for Autism and the Howard County Public School System. Visit riseforautism.org to register.n