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  • Autism Acceptance Day 2022!

    April 2nd is World Autism Acceptance Day!  Join us as we kick off a month-long celebration of the Autism community here in our area with events, webinars, presentations and more!

  • Autism in the Park!

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

    Help us kick off Autism Acceptance Month at the 2nd Annual AUTISM IN THE PARK in partnership with Howard County Recreation & Parks at  Blandair Regional Park - Laura's Place Playground.  This FREE event will feature interactive play, entertainers, face painting, music and food trucks!   Connect with the Autism community!

  • Autism Acceptance Month Outdoor Extravaganza

    Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Lane, Columbia, Maryland

    Celebrate Autism Acceptance month outdoors with Howard County Recreation & Parks at the Robinson Nature Center! We invite families with members on the autism spectrum to enjoy a variety of guided and self-paced activities at the Nature Center. Activities include sensory pathways, scavenger hunts, nature exploration, games, and crafts. Preregister to receive event schedule prior…

  • CANCELLED! – Shine Brighter Together Autism Acceptance Month Event

    Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, Maryland

    Unfortunately, due to the heavy rains forecasted for Sunday, Montgomery Parks Program Access has made the decision to cancel Sunday’s Shine Brighter Together event. The new date to join our friends in Montgomery County for Shine Brighter Together, an Autism Acceptance Month, is April 30, 2023 from 11am-2pm. The event will be filled with games,…

  • Autism Acceptance Day!

    Mark your calendar for a month-long celebration of Autism Acceptance! Details coming soon!

  • POSTPONED UNTIL 6/9 Autism In the Park! – AUSOM Anne Arundel

    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 date, June 9. NEW DATE! AUTISM IN THE PARK - ANNE ARUNDEL June 9, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Playground and Blue Jay…

  • NEW DATE! Autism in the Park-Anne Arundel!

    Lake Waterford Park 830 Pasadena Road, Pasadena, Maryland

    NEW DATE!  (Rescheduled from May 5, 2024 due to inclement weather) AUTISM IN THE PARK - ANNE ARUNDEL        AUTISMO EN EL PARQUE - ANNE ARUNDEL June 9, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM                  9 de Junio de 2024 a las 11:00am - 1:00pm Playground…

  • One Thing I Wish You Knew: Inclusive Communities of Faith Fostering Belonging Together

    Department of Community Resources and Services 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD

    The Autism Society is proud to join with Chabad of Ellicott City, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities, and the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence in welcoming Justice Richard Bernstein, the first blind justice elected to Michigan's Supreme Court and a renowned disability advocate. He will share his personal journey and…

  • Dealing with Screen Overuse in Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults

    Webinar: Dealing with Screen Overuse in Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults February 12, 2025 Noon-1:00PM Virtual by Zoom Register Here - https://pathfindersforautism.org/screen-overuse/ Se proporciona traducción simultánea al español Rick Silver, MD, and John Yearick, LCPC of Thrive Emerge will guide participants in a "do-it-yourself" program for reducing screen overuse in their homes. The program will…

  • Autism Acceptance Month

    April is Autism Acceptance Month! Throughout the month,the Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM) held multiple events and fundraisers  to #CelebrateDifferences, recognizing the multitude of experiences within the Autism community. Acceptance creates a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it. And by everyone, we mean every unique individual. From Autistic individuals who…

  • 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 believe that awareness is just the beginning—true impact comes from fostering understanding and creating a world where autistic individuals and their families feel valued and…

  • Family Resource Event & Storytime

    Discoveries - The Library at the Annapolis Mall 2250 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Join us Saturday, April 5th at Discoveries, the Library at the Annapolis Mall! We will have representative at the Community Pantry from 10am - 2pm. Then stick around and join us for Storytime from 1pm - 2pm! This exciting event will focus on the joys of being yourself, no matter who you are! Following the storytime,…