Coding: A Good Career Path for Autistic Children?
For parents of autistic children, “learn to code” is not a snarky rejoinder to the absence of computer skills. It’s a legitimate suggestion for...
Sensory-Friendly Experiences for Kids in the DMV
Kids with sensory sensitivities enjoy going to museums, plays and events like their neurotypical peers. However, they may need some modifications to make the...
Washington Area Disability Advocacy and Autism Resources
Advocacy
AUTISM SOCIETY OF BALTIMORE-CHESAPEAKE
P.O. Box 10822
Baltimore, MD 21234
410-655-7933
baltimoreautismsociety.orgThe Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake is a volunteer organization founded in 1976.
We were created to help serve...
The Value of Teaching Your Kids ASL
Being deaf is more common than many people think, and deaf children are usually born to hearing parents. In fact, more than 90% of...
Finding the Perfect Fit for Education
Parents want the best education possible for their children. But when you parent a child with special needs, deciding which school will best support...
The Arts for Every Child
Bright lights and colorful costumes can be an engaging way to let children’s imaginations run wild as they watch theatrical performances. But these elements...
Smiling on the Inside: Living with Moebius Syndrome
Pediatric neurologist Carl E. Stafstrom remembers his first experience with Moebius syndrome was with a child’s mother. She had the tell-tale signs: a drooping...
Who’s Taking Care of You? Respite for Families with Children Who Have Special Needs
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,...
