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          ​​​​​​​Statement on Patuxent Commons Tragedy by Autism Society of Maryland

          News, UncategorizedBy Melissa RosenbergMarch 6, 2026

          Like so many in our community, we at the Autism Society of Maryland have been reeling in the aftermath of the tragic death of Alex LaMorie early Sunday morning at Patuxent…

          ADVOCACY ALERT: Oppose DDA Cuts!

          UncategorizedBy Melissa RosenbergMarch 3, 2026

          Please take a few minutes today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to contact Maryland legislators as they deliberate the DDA Budget.  Governor Wes Moore’s proposed reductions total $155.4 million in State General Funds…

          Joint Statement from Autism Society of MD and Mission First Housing Group Regarding Incident on March 1st at Patuxent Commons

          NewsBy Melissa RosenbergMarch 3, 2026

          Early Sunday morning, a resident of Patuxent Commons was shot and killed outside of the property following a wellness check by the Howard County Police Department. The Autism Society of…

          Thursday Night Bingo is on for 1/29

          NewsBy Melissa RosenbergJanuary 29, 2026

          Join us tonight for Bingo! 5:00 PM – Doors Open 6:30 PM – Early Bird 7:00 PM – Regular GameLocation: Ridgley’s Run Community Center, 8400 Mission Road, Jessup, MDAGE: All…

          ADVOCACY ALERT: MCPS Major Cuts to Autism Services

          NewsBy Melissa RosenbergJanuary 21, 2026

          REDUCTIONS IN AUTISM-SPECIFIC EXPERTISE RAISE CONCERNS in Montgomery County Public Schools As MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor enters his second year and Dr. Margaret Cage is early in her first…

          Enero 2026 e-newsletter

          NewsBy Melissa RosenbergJanuary 17, 2026

          Haz clic aquí para ver el boletín electrónico de enero de 2026.

          January 2026 e-newsletter

          NewsBy Melissa RosenbergJanuary 17, 2026

          Please CLICK HERE to read the January 2026 E-newsletter!

          Give the Gift of Acceptance

          NewsBy Melissa RosenbergDecember 12, 2025

          AUSOM enters this holiday season with deep gratitude for everyone who makes our work possible. Thanks to the generosity and involvement of our community, more than 15,000 people across Maryland…

          Holiday Gift Drive

          Autism Resources, Events, NewsBy Melissa RosenbergNovember 25, 2025

          Support Howard County Autism Families in Need! Donate to the AUSOM HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE and ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​UWCM HOLIDAY POP-UP EVENT Donation Deadline: December 3, 2025 HERE’S HOW TO DONATE! ​​​​​​​AUSOM is…

          Statement on CDC’s Autism & Vaccine Page Update:

          NewsBy Melissa RosenbergNovember 20, 2025

          Statement by AUSOM on CDC’s Autism & Vaccine Page Update: Last night, the CDC changed its website to say that “studies suggesting a link between autism and childhood vaccines have…

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