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          Fundraiser for Local Family

          February 26, 2025

          Local Autism Family Needs Our Help  / La familia local de autismo necesita nuestra ayuda Una de nuestras familias locales y miembro de nuestro Grupo de Apoyo para Padres Latinos…

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          AUSOM Board Member named Autism Society Self-Advocate of the Year!

          November 14, 2024

          We are thrilled to announce that AUSOM Board Member Matthew Plantz has been selected as the 2024 David Joyce Self-Advocate of the Year by the Autism Society of America! This…

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          The History of Patuxent Commons

          October 9, 2024

          All great accomplishments begin with an idea…a vision…and Patuxent Commons is no exception. Below is a brief history of a 12-year journey undertaken by Autism parents in our community concerned…

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          RESCHEDULED: Patuxent Commons Groundbreaking on 10/9

          October 1, 2024

          Please note this event, originally scheduled for 10/1, has been rescheduled for October 9th at 10am due to rain.All attendees must RSVP   CLICK HERE  (even if you previously RSVP’d) –…

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          RESCHEDULED: Autism in the Park Anne Arundel; New Date 6/9/24

          May 4, 2024

          Due to the rainy weather forecast for Sunday, May 5, we have decided to postpone Autism in the Park – Anne Arundel County. The event will be held on the rain…

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          HoCo Housing Rally & Resource Fair on 10/18!

          October 15, 2023

          Mark your calendar for a HoCo Housing Rally (4pm) and Housing Resources Fair (4-7pm) this Wednesday, October 18th at the Nonprofit Collaborative, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive in Columbia, MD! And…

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          Apply for the Autism Hiring Program!

          March 13, 2023

          Applications are due March 24 for the Autism Hiring Program’s Spring 2023 Cohort!   The program serves candidates and employers with placements in IT, Cyber, Retail, Admin., Engineering, Science, Math, Entertainment,…

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          Homeschooling Children With Special Education Needs: Important Considerations

          July 16, 2020

          Join the Autism Society of Maryland and Howard County SECAC on July 22nd at 2pm for this timely presentation on homeschooling–specifically, what it is and what it isn’t–for parents, guardians…

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          MPT Special: Today’s Student Tomorrow’s Workforce

          December 2, 2013

          A Maryland Public Television education special, Today’s Student Tomorrow’s Workforce highlights the new Common Core State Standards and how students are being prepared for college and careers. The program, originally…

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          There is a place for every person with autism in our world—a place of value and a place of worth. Much of the work undertaken by our organization is directed toward raising awareness and educating the general public about the complexities of autism.

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            Autism Society of Maryland
            9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308
            Columbia, MD 21046
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          During inclement weather, AUSOM follows the decision of the Howard County Public School System closing schedule. We encourage you to call in advance of your visit, 410-290-3466.

          The Autism Society of Maryland is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, promote awareness and advocate for change on behalf of individuals with autism, their families and community. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our tax identification number is 52-1857712.

          990 (2022) | 501(c)(3) | Options Policy AUSOM does not endorse any individual provider or treatment for autism per the AUSOM Options Policy.

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