Rare Disease Day: Q&A with Dr. Erika Augustine
A child with a rare disease can feel misunderstood and alone. When it comes to forming a community and making connections, awareness goes a...
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...
Word for Word: A Specialized Education Glossary
Click the images below to download this glossary as a PDF. This special needs glossary appears in the B'More Inclusive section of the October...
As Measles Continues To Spread, How Can Parents Reduce Anxiety?
While there are no signs of a real zombie apocalypse on the horizon, one viral illness is seemingly back from the dead.
Measles, which was...
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.
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...
Using Our Voices for Selective Mutism Awareness
Gregarious. Imaginative. Involved. That’s how Dr. Lisa Kovac described her daughter Noelle’s personality as a child. Young Noelle would put on plays at home...
A Parent’s Guide to Talking to Your Kids About Cannabis
Cannabis is a familiar age-old drug that has been used both medicinally and recreationally for centuries. Today, due to widespread legalization and misinformation, its...
Parents Can Help Support Kids’ Mental Health Throughout the School Year
With the excitement and first-day jitters of a new school year now in our rearview mirror, it is important to recognize that your child’s...
Vaccine Hesitancy?
What to Know About Trust & Misconceptions When it Comes to Vaccinating Your Child
During the 2023-2024 school year, vaccination among kindergartners in the United...
