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  • Autism Awareness Day – Towson Men’s Basketball Game

    Towson University Arena 8000 York Road, Towson, MD, United States

    Mark your calendars for an exciting game with a purpose! Help us cheer on the Towson Tigers as they take on Hampton in the annual Autism Awareness Game. Enjoy a…

  • Autism Awareness Day

    On Autism Awareness Day, we recognize and celebrate the diverse experiences of the autism community while advocating for greater acceptance, inclusion, and support. At the Autism Society of Maryland, we…

  • Rally on Capital Hill to Save Medicaid

    Medicaid is a LIFELINE—and it’s UNDER THREAT. Join us Wednesday, April 9 at 10:00 AM on Capitol Hill to say NO to cuts that would devastate critical disability services. Matthew Plantz, AUSOM Board Member and passionate self-advocate will be taking the mic to represent Maryland and AUSOM and share why Medicaid must be protected—you won’t…

  • Autism in the Park – Anne Arundel County

    Join us for a final celebration of Autism Acceptance Month at Anne Arundel County's Autism in the Park Celebration! May 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lake Waterford Park 830 Pasadena Rd, Pasadena MD 21122 #CelebrateDifferences in an inclusive, playful environment at Autism in the Park Anne Arundel County! Join us at Lake Waterford…

  • Caminata 3KM Unidos por el Autismo

    CAMINATA 3KM UNIDOS POR EL AUTISMO Puede 17, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Centennial Park, Pavilion D, Ellicott City, MD ¡Únase al grupo de apoyo para padres de AUSOM para dar un paseo por Centennial Lake, jugar, comer y mucho más! Más detalles próximamente! Este evento incluirá rifas, juegos, comida, camisetas y mucho…

  • An Evening with Temple Grandin, in Laurel Maryland

    Applied Physics Lab/Johns Hopkins - Kossiakoff Conference Center 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD, United States

    Dr. Temple Grandin is coming to Laurel, Maryland! Join us for this special opportunity to hear from Temple Grandin, Ph.D., one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. Dr. Grandin gets down to the real issues of autism, the ones parents, teachers and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Temple…

  • World Autism Acceptance Day

    On World Autism Acceptance Day, we recognize and celebrate the diverse experiences of the autism community while advocating for greater acceptance, inclusion, and support. At the Autism Society of Maryland, we believe that acceptance is just the beginning—true impact comes from fostering understanding and creating a world where autistic individuals and their families feel valued…

  • Autism in the Park Howard County

    Blandair Park 5700 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD, United States

    Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with us at Autism in the Park!   Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Laura’s Place Playground, in the North area of Blandair Regional Park Columbia, MD *RAIN DATE IS APRIL 12, 2026 Join us for this FAVORITE Autism Acceptance Month Event! Autism in the Park is FREE for…

  • RAIN DATE: Autism in the Park Howard County

    Blandair Park 5700 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD, United States

    RAIN DATE! ¡Fecha alternativa en caso de lluvia! If we get rained out on Saturday April 11, we will hold this event on Sunday, April 12th. Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with us at Autism in the Park!   Sunday, April 12, 2026/Abril 12 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Laura’s Place Playground, in the North area of…

  • AAM Self Advocate Panel

    AAM Self-Advocate Panel​​​​​​​ IN OUR OWN WORDS April 15, 2026 from 7 pm - 8:30 pm FREE - Virtual by Zoom - Registration is Required Autism Acceptance Month is when we're invited to expand our understanding of autism by listening to voices from the autism community. In this webinar, autistic adults share firsthand experiences about…