Who’s Taking Care of You?
On the surface, the Stroups appear to be a family of five. Tina and Trent Stroup have three kids: soon-to-be 15-year-old Addie, Oliver, 12,...
A Visit to Adulthood
It’s the mayor’s first day in office, and everybody wants a piece of his attention. He’s due to appear on television, and newspaper reporters...
Bully-Proof Plan
Every child has unique gifts and challenges. But any and all differences can make a child more susceptible to bullying. About 49 percent of...
Team Effort
The three boys’ heads nearly reached Ravens Linebacker C.J. Mosley’s elbow, and their eager faces equaled the size of one of his biceps. But,...
Order Up!
Most of the students in Bridget Flynn’s class at the Delrey School — a small private school that serves around 30 children with disabilities...
5 Myths of Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States with a growth rate of more than 1,100 percent,...
No Longer Hoop Dreams
Five-year-old Vaughn Barrier has always wanted one thing above all others: to play basketball alongside his dad, with whom he also shares a name....
Community Service
At first glance, the group gathered in the library in Temple Oheb Shalom resembles any religious education class. This particular Saturday morning, the power...
How a Mom Became an Advocate
When her daughter, Darcy, was born nine years ago with Down syndrome, West Towson mother Alana McFall says she “dealt with every stereotype.” McFall...
Practice Run
Air travel can be stressful for any family, but when a child has autism or other special needs, stressors multiply — for both parents...
