Stafford Autism Resources

03/20/2026

03/20/2026

Informed Consent Youth Training

Calling all middle & high school students with a disability!

Before you say yes to any service or program, you have the right to know what it is, why it matters, and how it can help you. This session will explain what “informed consent” means and how it helps you make good choices—especially in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and planning for your future.

REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/y4ktsddb

Choose one session to attend:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Presented by PEATC in partnership with DARS

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

03/17/2026

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03/12/2026

Join POAC for a free webinar on Thursday, 3/26, 7:00-8:00PM. Register HERE to receive the meeting link.

Why Nothing Is Working: Executive Function, Emotional Regulation, and the Missing Middle

This presentation explores why traditional behavior strategies often fail when underlying executive functioning and regulation challenges are not addressed. We discuss the “missing middle” - the cognitive processes between understanding and ex*****on - and how difficulties with initiation, flexibility, working memory, and managing emotional intensity can look like defiance, avoidance, or lack of motivation. Parents will leave with a clearer framework for understanding behavior and practical tools to bridge the gap.

Presented by Kimberlee Ambach, the Founder and President of Elevated Outcomes Inc., an integrative practice in Northern Virginia specializing in executive functioning, social development, and advocacy for learners with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, and twice-exceptional profiles. With a foundation in behavioral psychology and a neuroscience-informed framework, Kimberlee helps families better understand the cognitive and emotional processes underlying behavior and build functional, real-world skills. In addition to her direct clinical work, Kimberlee consults with and trains educational teams on executive functioning and neuro-affirming practices, helping bridge the gap between home and school environments.

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03/07/2026

Disability Benefits: Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)

There are state government benefits available to individuals with disabilities. It’s important to understand that benefits such as personal assistance and community support can play an important role in planning for the future. Navigating state disability services can be difficult, time-consuming, and overwhelming. This workshop explains Virginia’s Medicaid Waivers, eligibility for services, and how to obtain this state benefit.

REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/4n78sr25

This webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.

Presented by PEATC in partnership with Richmond County Public Schools SEAC

02/20/2026

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02/16/2026

The Organization for Autism Research offers a curated library of autism-related ebooks and audiobooks through the Libby app, by OverDrive. The library includes popular fiction and non-fiction books, clinical texts, guidebooks, kids’ books, and more for community members to borrow for free from the...

02/11/2026

Hi friend,



We’re happy to announce registration is now available for our next Morning at the Museum!



Please join us at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00-11:30am!

During the program, you'll be able to explore both museums (they share a building!), participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy brief gallery tours.



Please register for the program via Eventbrite.

(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/morning-at-the-museum-tickets-1982786390469?aff=oddtdtcreator)



If you have any questions or need assistance with registering, please let me know!



Best,

Larissa


Larissa Kunynskyj (she/her)

Accessibility Program Coordinator

Office of Visitor Accessibility, Smithsonian Institution

Email: KunynskyjL@si.edu

Mobile: 202-704-4791

A sensory-friendly art museum program.

02/09/2026