Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition Secures Legislative Victories for Marylanders with Disabilities
The Maryland state legislative session for 2025 was an especially successful one for the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition, a group of community organizations that...
25 Years of Care and Compassion
When a group of parents founded Pathfinders for Autism in early 2000 as a place to share resources related to autism spectrum disorder, things...
Fresh Moves in the Science of Autism Screening
What if one minute spent playing a game in the pediatrician’s waiting room could help more children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) access earlier...
MPT Helps Develop PBS Kids Animated Series With Autistic Main Character
Move over, “Bluey” and “Paw Patrol”—there’s a new lovable animated animal in town, and this one’s breaking barriers on children’s TV. Created by author...
The Misunderstood Child: Sensory Processing 101
A typical morning in my home begins with these phrases: “My clothes hurt me. They are too loose. I need new clothes.” As a...
Desensitizing the Dentist: How to Help a Child With Sensory Sensitivities With a Dental...
Going to the dentist can be a challenging experience for any child. Having a stranger poke around in your mouth with sharp tools can...
Empowering Kids with Medical Needs
Since 1974, Camp Holiday Trails (CHT) has been a beacon of empowerment, growth, and joy for children and teens with medical needs across the...
Fitness for All
Physical fitness can reduce the risk of developing chronic health conditions, improve mental health and enhance a person’s overall quality of life—but not everyone...
