OFFERING
the best in
MONTESSORI EDUCATION
for 33 years
2022 WI
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Montessori School
Enrollment: 140
Student/Faculty: 12:1
Special Programs:
French, Spanish, Italian, Model United
Nations, Yoga, Outdoor Education,
Theater, Leadership Program
DISCOVER YOURSELF • FIND COMMUNITY • TRANSCEND YOUR LIMITS
Montessori Programs
For Students Age 2 — Grade 12 in Chevy Chase-Bethesda
Admissions: 301.652.7751
admissions@onenessfamily.org | www.onenessfamily.org
Lower School (Age 2–Grade 8): 6701 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD
Upper School (Grades 9–12): 9411 Connecticut Ave., Kensington, MD



CONTENTS
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What should parents consider when choosing a private school? Page 12
FEATURES DIRECTORY
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CHOOSING A PRIVATE SCHOOL
Here’s what parents should consider in their search.

OPEN HOUSE/PRIVATE SCHOOL
18 DEPARTMENTS
20 8
MAMMOGRAM MYTHS
If you have concerns about screenings, here’s what you need to know
HOW TO HAVE AN AUTISM-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN
Tips for keeping your neurodiverse trick-or-treater safe and happy
INCLUSIVE FAMILY
28 MORE THAN JUST FLEXIBILITY
Exploring Ehlers Danlos Syndrome for October’s Invisible Disabilities
Week 34
A RE PRIVATE SCHOOLS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD’S
SPECIAL EDUCATION?
School choice with diverse learning needs in mind
TOP 10 CALENDAR
Fall activities for families in the DMV
10 FAMILY FUN
Enjoy these kid-friendly haunts for the whole
family. 11
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BOOK MARKED
These Halloween reads also celebrate diversity
and inclusion.

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THE ABCS OF SPECIAL NEEDS
Helpful terms for children with developmental disabilities in
alphabetical order
WORD FOR WORD
These words will come up often when caring for children with different
abilities 45
WE WANT
YOUR FEEDBACK
GENERAL DISABILITY RESOURCES
Schools, organizations and services essential for families
DIY How to make your own Halloween mask
B’MORE HEALTHY
Skin changes during pregnancy – what you need
to know
PARENT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Megan Christie shares her journey in
Alexandria with Neurofibromatosis
38 MY TURN
5 Ways to Help a Friend Who Parents a Child with
Special Needs
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