Homeschooling Your Child with Autism
TACA The Autism Community in Action More parents of children with autism are opting to homeschool for a variety of reasons. In this article, you will information about homeschooling your…
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How to Find Inclusive Childcare
Parents’ Place of Maryland Choosing care for your child with a disability means you have to decide which program and facility best meet your child’s needs. Finding a welcoming, educated…
3 Kinds of Autism Assessments
Organization for Autism Research The autism assessment process can feel overwhelming to many families — particularly families whose children are just entering the special education system. Families are likely familiar…
911 Address Flagging Program In The News!
Terrific article in Columbia Inspired Magazine about the development of the 911 Address Flagging Program by AUSOM and the Howard County Police Department. It features Lt. Bill Cheuvront who has…
FREE In-Person Outdoor FITNESS CLASS
Sign Up NOW! FREE In-Person, Outdoor FITNESS CLASSES Saturdays, June 19 – August 28, 2021 9:00AM-10:00AM These in-person, outdoor fitness classes for individuals of all abilities and their friends and…
Navigating Compensatory Education/Recovery Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Parent’s Guide Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services Updated April 2021 The Navigating Compensatory Education/Recovery Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic parent’s guide…
HCPSS COVID Reopening Information for Parents of Students Who Receive Special Education Services
Frequently Asked Questions When my child returns to the school building, how will the IEP team determine if they will implement the normal operations IEP or the IEP with ASDM…
Compensatory Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many students with disabilities have not made progress or have lost skills during the COVID-19 pandemic because their individualized education programs (IEPs) have not been implemented fully during virtual learning.…
April is Autism Acceptance Month!
#CelebrateDifferences! On April 2nd and throughout the month of April, people around the world come together to celebrate differences by observing Autism Acceptance Month. This year AUSOM acknowledges a shift from…
Advocacy Alert! HCPSS Budget 21-22!
Implore the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) to follow through on the Superintendent’s Requested Budget! Background: Superintendent Martirano has asked the Howard County Board of Education for a $5.4…
