xMinds - Partnership for Extraordinary Minds

?? Big Congrats to Julie Dwyer! ?? Julie just won the $100 prize in our recent raffle—way to go! A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out our strategic planning survey. Your feedback is super valuable as we map out the next five years to better support autistic students right here in Montgomery County, Maryland. We couldn't do it without you!

? Deadline Approaching Feb. 21 ? Take our 10-min survey offering your feedback. xMinds is developing a strategic five-year plan to ensure we continue to grow and successfully advance our mission to improve education for autistic students in Montgomery County, MD. We would very much appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to complete our survey! In return for your time, we are offering a chance to win your choice of $100 or a one-hour special education consult to everyone who completes our 10-minute survey. ?? English Survey: https://lnkd.in/ewVwNNDP ?? Spanish Survey: https://lnkd.in/e4e-RHYP

Give us your feedback and help shape xMinds' Future! Take our 10-min survey offering your feedback. xMinds is developing a strategic five-year plan to ensure we continue to grow and successfully advance our mission to improve education for autistic students in Montgomery County, MD.?We would very much appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to complete our survey! In return for your time, we are offering a chance to win your choice of $100 or a one-hour special education consult to everyone who completes our 10-minute survey. ?? English Survey: https://lnkd.in/ewVwNNDP ?? Spanish Survey: https://lnkd.in/e4e-RHYP

Back by popular demand! Education attorney and IEP specialist, Frances Shefter of Shefter Law, PA delivered an impactful and highly informative presentation at our Annual IEP Clinic in November 2024 that left attendees asking for more. If you missed her in-person talk, this is your chance for a repeat performance online. Join xMinds for a virtual event: ?? Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 7-8:30pm. ?? https://lnkd.in/eesgEdvG The one-hour virtual presentation will be followed by 30 minutes of live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask lots of questions and get professional advice. Don't miss this opportunity to feel empowered and prepared to advocate for your child’s needs! **Spanish interpretation will be available.**

Dear xMinds supporter, We are so #grateful for your support during our end-of-year efforts. With your support, we exceeded our end-of-year fundraising goal! HUGE thanks to our Board for their generous match! You can still support xMinds and help us improve education for autistic students in Montgomery County, MD. Visit www.xminds.org/donate To see the difference you are making for autistic students, go to: https://lnkd.in/dGaY55zr

Join us for our first #virtualevent of 2025! What is PDA? Exploring the Autism Profile Everyone is talking about. What is PDA? Exploring the Autism Profile Everyone is Talking About ?? January, 8 | 7:00PM - 8:30PM ?? https://lnkd.in/gAW4PWJp #AutismResources #autismacceptance #parentresources

This is the interview I did with Bari Turkheimer and Caron Starobin about how to support siblings of autistic children for xMinds - Partnership for Extraordinary Minds last month. It's a discussion about common issues and emotions such siblings may face, and the strategies and resources available to help families promote healthy and loving relationships between their children. #SiblingRelationships #Neurodiversity #Parenting #Autism

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar with Diane Gould LCSW, as she unpacks the PDA profile - "Persistent Drive for Autonomy". Don't miss the opportunity to hear from the expert on this important topic. Spanish interpretation will be available. What is PDA? Exploring the Autism Profile Everyone is Talking About ?? January, 8 | 7:00PM - 8:30PM ?? https://lnkd.in/gAW4PWJp

Happy Holidays from the entire team here at xMinds! ?Q2 With your support, we’ve been able to provide all our resources, services, and events for free! There is still time to make your end-of-year gift to xMinds! Help us unlock the $7,000 match from our Board! Make your gift today: xminds.org/donate