A Compassionate Response to a Caregiving Crisis
A typical week for Melissa Hanna might include doctor’s appointments; occupational, physical or speech therapies and learning as she goes.
She is a foster parent...
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...
5 More Camps to Love: 2022 Baltimore Summer Camp Directory Spotlights
In addition to adventure sports, team sports, invention, wildlife exploration and overnight experiences with more than 50 activities—highlighted in our first 2022 Summer Camp...
Talking to Kids About Disabilities
“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday school class.
“It’s...
Breakthroughs With Human-Horse Bonds
There is magic in the moment when something reaches and teaches a child in ways typical school settings can’t. For some children with special...
Brain-Training Center Comes to Howard County
The Brain Balance Achievement Center program is coming to Howard County, offering resources for children and adults who aim to improve their focus, cognitive...
A Holiday Gift: Supporting Inclusive Charities
One of the best ways you can observe the holiday season’s spirit of generosity is by giving to a good cause. These charities and...
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
If your child receives a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can be a bittersweet moment. The diagnosis could confirm your intuition that...
Autism: Sensory Issues and Therapy Solutions
Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can often exhibit sensory issues such as hyper- or hypo-sensitivity to various stimuli. As many as 70%...
The ABC’s of Specialized Learning
Click the image below to download as a PDF. This special needs glossary appears in the B'More Inclusive section of the October 2021 issue of Baltimore’s...
