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 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...
How to Celebrate Disability Pride Month this July
What is Disability Pride?
Every July parades roll out; libraries post signs and hashtags like #DisabilityPride trend on social media for Disability Pride Month—but...
The Special Fathers Network: Connecting Fathers of Children with Disabilities Through Shared Experiences
Fatherhood often comes with a heavy expectation for dads to be strong no matter what, but dads need support, too—especially when circumstances fall outside...
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...
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.
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...
ADHD and Social Capital: How Your Child Can Build Strong Relationships
By Cheryl Maguire
A group of medical school friends nominated Sasha Hamdani to create a memory book for their pregnant classmate. Hamdani worked hard on...
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...
Accessible Playdates: What to Keep in Mind for Developmental Disabilities
Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They...
