Preparing for the Fourth Trimester
By Karuga Koinange
The nursery gets assembled. The hospital bag gets packed. The due date gets circled on the calendar.
For many expecting parents, preparation is...
Education Resources for Youth with Disabilities
Know your rights, and ensure your child receives the support they need in the classroom. These Greater Baltimore and statewide and resources make navigating...
Sensory-Friendly Fun in the Baltimore Area
For children with sensory sensitivities, autism or other types of neurodivergence, attractions usually thought of as fun can be overwhelming. Places like amusement parks...
Up and Away: Air Travel for Children With Disabilities
Some adventurous families may simply book their tickets, pack a bag and turn up at the airport, ready to go. For families of children...
Autism Diagnosis: What Parents Need To Know
The prevalence of autism has increased significantly over the past few years. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), autism was observed in...
Exploring Special Education Schools
Is a special education school right for your child? These schools can be public, nonpublic or private and often utilize different teaching methods than...
25 Years of Care and Compassion
When a group of parents founded Pathfinders for Autism in early 2000 as a place to share resources related to autism spectrum disorder, things...
Fresh Moves in the Science of Autism Screening
What if one minute spent playing a game in the pediatrician’s waiting room could help more children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) access earlier...
MPT Helps Develop PBS Kids Animated Series With Autistic Main Character
Move over, “Bluey” and “Paw Patrol”—there’s a new lovable animated animal in town, and this one’s breaking barriers on children’s TV. Created by author...
Benefits of Nature for Neurodiverse Children
One in five children in the United States, which equates to more than 14.5 million children, has special healthcare needs such as physical, developmental,...
