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,...
Fitness for All
Physical fitness can reduce the risk of developing chronic health conditions, improve mental health and enhance a person’s overall quality of life—but not everyone...
Adopting Children with Developmental Disabilities
Every child deserves to have a family, but just one generation ago, many children with disabilities were considered unadoptable.
This was the case when Robin...
When to Disclose Your Child’s Disability at School
For people with “invisible disabilities,” life can feel like a long series of decisions to disclose or not to disclose.
Kids with nonapparent disabilities start...
Seeing Invisible Disabilities in a New Way: Surprising Strengths
One of the first questions people ask me when they find out that I have “invisible” or “hidden” disabilities is, “What does that mean?”...
How to Choose the Perfect Summer Program for Your Child with Autism
Summer camps and programs can be transformative experiences for children with autism, offering opportunities for growth, socialization and skill-building. However, selecting the right camp...
General Disability Resources
These pages are part of a special, expanded inclusive section in the October digital issue of Baltimore's Child. Read it here.
Making Sports a Safe Space for Kids
Sports are a great way for kids to stay active, develop their social circle and gain confidence. That can be especially important for kids...
How to Have an Autism-Friendly Halloween
For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to...
What To Ask When You Search for a School or Camp
Click the image below to download this school and camp checklist as a PDF. This special needs checklist appears in the B’More Inclusive section of the October...
