Autism and Feeding Therapy: 5 Things to Know
When it comes to concerns about autism and food selectivity, many caregivers have questions that are both specific and challenging. The starting point to...
Dungeons & Dragons and … Autism?
When I tell people that I use the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons in my group therapy sessions with individuals with autism, the question...
Therapy Pets: The Hardworking Companions that Lend a Paw and a Heart
Having a pet around the home adds comfort, companionship and often laughter to family life. But for children undergoing therapies, recovering from an illness...
Benefits of Early Diagnosis for Children on the Autism Spectrum
During Maya’s* first birthday celebration, her mother knew something was different.
“We were singing ‘Happy Birthday,’ and she had such a blank stare. In that...
Autism-Friendly Resorts
Going on a family vacation is a great way to create lasting memories and have fun without the demands of everyday life. However, all...
4 Inclusive and Accessible Playgrounds for Baltimore Kids
As parents, we teach our children to be inclusive of others. Why shouldn’t play spaces celebrate children with many types of abilities? A growing...
Childcare and Resources for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Child Care
Kennedy Krieger Institute
707 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21205
800-873-3377
Evaluation and treatment for children with learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, injuries of the...
How to Create a Sensory-friendly Haircut Experience
Going to get a haircut for the first time can be a scary experience for kids, but the fear tends to subside with more...
Disability Advocacy and Autism Resources for the Baltimore Area
Advocacy
AUTISM SOCIETY OF BALTIMORE-CHESAPEAKE
P.O. Box 10822
Baltimore, MD 21234
410-655-7933
baltimoreautismsociety.org
The Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake is a volunteer organization founded in 1976.
We were created to help serve...
Spotlight: Living with Moebius Syndrome
Pediatric neurologist Carl E. Stafstrom remembers his first experience with Moebius syndrome was with a child’s mother. She had the tell-tale signs: a drooping...
