Behavioral Directions LLC

11/21/2025

Submissions for 2026 are due tomorrow. Be sure to send yours in!

11/10/2025

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Did you know that you can practice a grounding exercise in just 15 seconds using the 5-4-3-2-1 technique? Next time you find yourself wishing to feel grounded, try listing 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, and 1 thing you taste.

11/09/2025

LCPS SEAC Resource Fair

11/08/2025

Next Thursday, 11/13 join a free webinar to learn how to help your child with friendship building strategies :

PEATC online workshop on “Friendship Building Strategies” on Thursday, November 13th from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Friendships help children feel
connected and valued, but making friends can be hard for students with
disabilities and for peers who may feel unsure how to reach out. This
workshop will explore the challenges and importance of building positive
peer relationships. Participants will learn practical strategies parents
and educators can use to create opportunities for belonging, acceptance,
and genuine friendships for all children. This webinar will be presented on
Zoom. It will not be recorded. For more information, visit www.peatc.org
or email us at partners@peatc.org. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rDZTctKdQ7SL6Sm-hbvuAA #/registration

Modernize workflows with Zoom's trusted collaboration tools: including video meetings, team chat, VoIP phone, webinars, whiteboard, contact center, and events.

11/06/2025

Sensory friendly movie in Tyson’s Corner, VA on Sat, 11/8:

ASA Sensory Friendly Movie. Please join AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society of America for “Back to the Future" on Saturday, November 8th starting at 10:55am at the AMC Tyson's Corner 16, 7850e Tyson's Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102. AMC Entertainment and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and
other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy new, current films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down. Families will be
able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews
or advertisements should be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience
members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other
words, AMC's "Silence is Golden" policy will not be enforced, unless the
safety of the audience is in question. More info and get tickets at
https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films. Please note
that sensory-friendly movies are shown at the discretion of each
individual theater and are subject to change.

For guests and families living with autism or other special needs.

11/05/2025

FCPS is offering a free 2E talk this Friday, 11/7: FCPS online workshop on “Listening Beyond Words: How to Hear
What Your 2E Child is Really Saying” on Friday, November 7th from 10 to
11:30am. Families will learn how to recognize and interpret the underlying
emotions, and needs behind their 2e child’s words and behaviors and
practice strategies to build trust and open communication at home. All
webinars are FREE to families, educators, and community members. This
webinar is for adults only. For more information, call 703-204-3941 or
visit us at
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/family-resource-center
Please call us to make a request for ADA accommodations. Register at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DAl4OY2eebXORsrroIQHPUdUbr78oR3DTenwrVrZU2g/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true.

10/16/2025

Always great to see positivity in our local schools! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

10/15/2025

FCPS Free Parent Webinar: Family Engagement in the Special Education Process - Registration open. November 14, 10-11:30AM
This webinar will support participants to better understand:

Parent/Guardian’s role in the special education process, ensuring their right to participate.

Parent/Guardian’s rights, as outlined in federal and state regulations regarding parental participation in these processes.

Where and how parent/guardian’s input is recorded during local screening, eligibility, reevaluation, and individualized education program (IEP) meetings.

Friday, October 3, 2025 - Section 504 Friday, November 14, 2025 - Parent Engagement/Voice in the Special Education Processes

10/09/2025

The call for speakers is now open!

We are excited to announce that the call for speakers for our 2026 conference is officially open! This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise and insights with the VABA community! If you have a unique perspective or innovative ideas to contribute, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss this chance to connect and inspire! Visit our conference site today! https://virginiaaba.org/annual-conference/

10/01/2025

FCPS Free Parent Webinar -registration open now! Listening Beyond Words: How to Hear What Your 2E Child is Really Saying - November 7, 10-11:30AM

Families will learn how to recognize and interpret the underlying emotions, and needs behind their 2e child’s words and behaviors and practice strategies to build trust and open communication at home.

09/27/2025

Upcoming event:
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