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“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...

Going on a family vacation is a great way to create lasting memories and have fun without the demands of everyday life. However, all...

Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They...

One local mom explains why autism, like race and religion, should be included in conversations about inclusion at school.

Going to get a haircut for the first time can be a scary experience for kids, but the fear tends to subside with more...

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...

Kids with sensory sensitivities enjoy going to museums, plays and events like their neurotypical peers. However, they may need some modifications to make the...

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...

Being deaf is more common than many people think, and deaf children are usually born to hearing parents. In fact, more than 90% of...

 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...