AUSOM Receives Community Grant!
Thank you to the Community Foundation of Howard County for a community grant of $7,500 to help support our operations. Local giving means better living for all of us. This…
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988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Opens 7/16
988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Opens July 16th. This is a nationwide 3-digit dialing code for Americans in crisis to connect with mental health crisis counselors. The 988 lifeline will…
10 Ways to Help Your Grade-schooler Connect with Other Kids
Understood Grade-schoolers who struggle with social skills may need some coaching on how to connect with other kids. Here are some ways you can help. 1. Prepare for social interactions.…
Summer Pool Party 8/12!
It’s back! The AUSOM Summer Pool Party on Friday, August 12 from 5-8p, at Locust Park Pool, 8995 Lambskin Lane in Columbia, MD. Free to attend but space is limited.…
#EveryStepCounts Walk & 5K Run!
Registration is now open for the 2022 Every Step Counts Autism Walk and 5K Run on October 1st at Centennial Park in Ellicott City! CLICK HERE walk, run, sponsor, donate…
Does My Child Have a Mental Health, Emotional or Behavioral Disorder?
PACER Center Among all the dilemmas facing a parent of a child with emotional or behavioral problems, the first question — whether the child’s behavior is sufficiently different to require…
2022 Transition Symposium Webinar Series
The Howard County Transition Symposium is a four-part webinar series that was presented monthly from February to May 2022. It is designed for transitioning youth ages 14-21 with IEP/504 plans,…
In The News-Autism Hiring Program!
Terrific article about our Autism Hiring Program in this month’s issue of The Business Monthly – page 9 https://online.fliphtml5.com/qhyhp/chpm/#p=1
A Special Opportunity Just for Dads!
Just in time for Father’s Day! The Scott Chernack Family Fund announces its RESPITE GOLF NIGHT for AUTISM DADS! Friday, June 17th 7-9 pm at Topgolf, 20101 Century Blvd., Germantown,…
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Facilitation
The Parents’ Place of Maryland When you have a concern regarding your child’s special education and related services, the first thing you should do is request an IEP meeting. You…
