Autism Society of Maryland

Howard County & Montgomery County Resource Coordinator Office Hours
2025-10-10, 2025-10-08, 2025-10-06, 2025-10-03, 2025-10-01, 2025-09-29, 2025-09-10, 2025-09-08 and 1 more date | Autism Society of Maryland, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
NEW THIS FALL!
Resource Coordinator Office Hours – Howard & Montgomery Counties
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (by appointment only)Where: Autism Society of Maryland Office
CONTACT: Sara Sommerville | sara.sommerville@autismsocietymd.org | 443-518-7680 (Direct)
The Autism Society of Maryland’s Resource Coordinators are available to meet with families and individuals seeking support. Office hours are held three days a week by appointment only.
During your appointment, our coordinators can:

Connect you with local autism resources and services

Provide guidance and referrals tailored to your needs

Answer questions and help you navigate available tools

Appointments are required. Please contact us to schedule a time.

Adult Social Group - HOCO
2025-10-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MD
Join the AUSOM Adult Social Group! This group meets bi-monthly generally on Saturdays – once virtually and once in person (Howard County). To get details for upcoming events, please complete the one-time registration at https://app.donorview.com/vGegx You will then receive a monthly email with details about specific events.

The Howard County-based Adult Social Group meets twice a month, with one virtual Zoom meeting and one in-person meeting/event. Participants range in age from 24 and up and participate independently. The location of the in-person gathering varies from month to month depending on the activity, but they are usually in the Columbia area or Howard County. These activities are supported by AUSOM staff members and volunteers.
Membership in the AUSOM Adult Social Group requires a one-time, online registration, which includes completing the AUSOM participation waiver.

HOWARD COUNTY CONTACT: For more information about Howard County events or if you have trouble with SignUp Genius, email Kelly Kryspin at kelly.kryspin@autismsocietymd.org.

Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run - Unleash Your Superpower!
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Centennial Park, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, 21042, United States
Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run
October 4, 2025 – 9am to Noon​​​​​​​ at Centennial Park, Ellicott City, MD
Unleash Your Inner Hero at This Super-Powered Community Celebration!
Get ready to tap into your superpowers and show your support for the Autism community at one of the most exciting events of the year! We’re bringing back a beloved tradition — and this time, it’s more super than ever!
Join us for an action-packed day featuring a 5K Run, 4K Walk, and a chill 1K Stroll, all wrapped in an epic SUPERHERO theme!
Kids 11 & under register FREE — so bring the whole crew!
The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line:

Bouncy inflatables
Bubble artist
Face painters
Roving superheroes
Food trucks
Resource fair

… and surprises around every corner!
It’s a day full of joy, connection, and community spirit — powered by amazing local sponsors, elected officials, and partners who believe in making every step count.
Grab your cape, lace up your sneakers and get ready to fly!
CLICK HERE TO RUN . WALK . SPONSOR . VOLUNTEER . DONATE
#EveryStepCounts #AutismStrongMD

General Family Support Group (Virtual)
2025-10-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-04 19:30 - 21:00 | MD
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A traditional support group for families that have a member on the Autism spectrum. FREE! A one-time registration is required at https://app.donorview.com/g135k . The login will be sent before each Zoom meeting.

Packet Pick-Up #2
2025-10-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Feet First Sports, 5305 Village Center Drive, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Skip the wait at our Every Step Counts Walk & 5K Run by picking up your t-shirt(s) and bibs (for runners only) ahead of the October 4th event!
Pick Up #2 will take place at the Feet First Sports
5305 Village Center Drive, #110, Columbia, MD 21044
There is another pick up date scheduled for 9/30 at our office. Additional pick up by appointment or at the event on 10/4. Contact our office at 410-290-3466 or email info@autismsocietymd.org.

Anne Arundel County Resource Coordinator Office Hours
2025-10-01 | Autism Society of Maryland, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
NEW THIS FALL!
Resource Coordinator Office Hours – Howard & Montgomery Counties
When: First Wednesday of the month
DATES: October 1, November 5, December 3
TIME: 10:00am – 1:00pm
LOCATION: Anne Arundel County Government offices
1 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
PHONE: 410-290-3466×7682
EMAIL: jessica.deadwyler@autismsocietymd.org
The Autism Society of Maryland’s Resource Coordinators are available to meet with families and individuals seeking support. Office hours are held three days a week by appointment only.
During your appointment, our coordinators can:

Connect you with local autism resources and services

Provide guidance and referrals tailored to your needs

Answer questions and help you navigate available tools

Moms' Night Out!
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | MD
Join other Autism moms for a night out! Please check back for more information!
CLICK TO REGISTER
*This is a one-time registration. Once registered, you will receive email notifications and reminders for all of our Moms’ Night events!
RSVPs are encouraged to reserve seating.

Packet Pick-Up #1
2025-09-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Autism Society of Maryland, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
Skip the wait at our Every Step Counts Walk & 5K Run by picking up your t-shirt(s) and bibs (for runners only) ahead of the October 4th event!
Pick Up #1 will take place at the Autism Society of Maryland
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 – Lobby
*Note: Park and enter from the rear of our building into the lobby.
There is another pick up date scheduled for 10/1 at Feet First Sports in Columbia, MD. Additional pick up by appointment or at the event on 10/4. Contact our office at 410-290-3466 or email info@autismsocietymd.org.

Adult Sibling Support Group
2025-09-23 18:00 - 19:30 | MD
Adult Sibling Support Group (Virtual)​​​​​​​
The Adult Sibling Support Group is a free group that offers support to adult siblings who are caring for sisters and brothers with a range of disabilities, not only Autism. We invite you to join us for discussions offering mutual support and resource-sharing. No registration required. Contact Kelly Kryspin at kelly.kryspin@autismsocietymd.org for more details.

Yoga Together! (In Person)
2025-09-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Yoga Center of Columbia, 8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD, 21045
Join us for an In-Person Class. Perfect for or ages 6+ with an adult caregiver
FREE! Drop-in. Advance registration is not required.
Made possible through a grant from The Hussman Foundation.
Yoga Center of Columbia
8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD 21045
No registration required. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time to sign in.

ENTRE AMIGOS CON AUTISMO
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | maryland city park, 565 Brock Bridge Rd, Laurel, 20724, United States
ENTRE AMIGOS CON AUTISMO
Un grupo de juego de AUSOM Anne Arundel
Un tiempo para interactuar, conocer nuevas familias y tener mucha diversion
Todas las edades son bienvenidas!
FECHAS DEL 2025: 20 de septiembre
HORA: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
UBICACIÓN: Parque de la Ciudad de Maryland
565 Brock Bridge Rd, Laurel, MD 20724
Si tiene alguna pregunta, favor de comunicarse con Catalina Ramos
al 443-518-7681 or por texto al 443-620-8441
o a catalina.ramos@autismsocietymd.org.
*En caso de inclemencias del clima, se avisará por medio de un correo electrónico
y se publicará en nuestra página web, Facebook y por WhatsApp.

Este programa es hecho posible por una subvención otorgada por los Servicios de Desarrollo Comunitario de Arundel, Inc. Fondo de Impacto del Hipódromo de Laurel.

Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres Latinos (Virtual)
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
GRUPO DE APOYO PARA PADRES LATINOS – En español
Fecha: 18 de septiembre de 2025Hora: 7:00 – 8:30 PM (por Zoom)Tema: Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario (SSI)
Diana Varela de la Administración del Seguro Social presentará sobre los beneficios del Ingreso de Seguridad Suplementario (SSI) y responderá a las preguntas más frecuentes relacionadas con este tema. GRATIS.
Enlace para la reunión por Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85843190006
Para más información, contacte a:

Marianela Estrada: emailnella22@gmail.com | 973-223-1024

Alex Arevalo: ax.areval1@gmail.com | 240-374-3368

Catalina Ramos: catalina.ramos@autismsocietymd.org | 443-518-7681

What to Do During a Traffic Stop - Montgomery County
2025-09-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Montgomery County Police Headquarters, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878, United States
WHAT TO DO DURING A TRAFFIC STOP
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 12pm – 4pm
Montgomery County Police Headquarters, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Register to reserve a timeslot to practice what to do when stopped by police in your car. These mock traffic stops are open to ALL drivers and passengers of ALL ages.
Participants will:
• Register for a practice time
• Learn what to do during a traffic stop
• Practice being pulled over by local police in a calm environment
• Receive a free Traffic Stop Toolkit
CLICK to REGISTER https://pathfindersforautism.org/traffic-stop-moco/
Sponsored by Pathfinders for Autism in partnership with the Autism Society of Maryland and the Montgomery County Police Department

Una Fiesta en la Piscina
2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, 355 Martins Lane, Rockville, MD, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
16 DE AGOSTO DE 2025 . 10am-1pm
Rockville Swim & Fitness Center
EN ASOCIACIÓN CON LOS EMBAJADORES DEL AUTISMO
​​​​​​​Invitamos a personas y familias de todas las edades y capacidades a unirse a nosotros para una fiesta de natación y pizza en el recientemente renovado Rockville Swim & Fitness Center en Rockville, MD. Se servirán pizza (3 porciones por persona) y bebidas inmediatamente después del evento en Welsh Park, ubicado junto a la piscina. Por favor, indique si desea pizza sin gluten.

Este es un evento de pago libre. La donación sugerida es de $5 por persona.
Es necesario registrarse para asistir. El cupo es limitado. Le pedimos que registre solo a los miembros de su hogar inmediato que planeen asistir. NOTA: La exención de responsabilidad de AUSOM debe firmarse al momento de registrarse.
Si se excede el aforo del evento, comuníquese con la oficina de AUSOM para inscribirse en la lista de espera. Si necesita cancelar su inscripción, comuníquese con AUSOM para que otras personas en lista de espera puedan unirse. Comuníquese con AUSOM: 410-290-3466 o info@autismsocietymd.org
**En caso de mal tiempo lo suficientemente grave como para cancelar el evento, se le notificará por correo electrónico y mensaje de texto. Active la opción de recibir mensajes de texto al registrarse para obtener la información más actualizada.
Traiga su correo electrónico de confirmación en su teléfono o imprímalo para ingresar al evento.

Por favor traiga este correo electrónico de confirmación en su teléfono o impreso para entrar al evento.
¿Preguntas? Comuníquese al 443-518-7681 o catalina.ramos@autismsocietymd.org

AUSOM Moco Pool Party
2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, 355 Martins Lane, Rockville, MD, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
August 16, 2025 @ 10:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Swim 10:00-11:45am; Pizza lunch 12:00-1:00pm
Rockville Swim & Fitness Center
355 Martins Lane, Rockville, MD
​​​​​​​Join us for a fun morning of swimming outdoors from 10:00-11:45am at the newly renovated Rockville Swim & Fitness Center! After the swim, enjoy pizza and drinks in nearby Welsh Park from 12:00-1:00pm.
Pay-What-You-Can – Suggested Donation $5/person
Registration is required, and space is limited to immediate household members. An AUSOM waiver must be signed at registration.
Questions? Contact us at 410-290-3466 or info@autismsocietymd.org.
Presented in partnership by the Autism Society of Maryland and the Autism Ambassadors with generous support from SECU. ​

Yoga Together! (In Person)
2025-08-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Yoga Center of Columbia, 8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD, 21045
Join us for an In-Person Class. Perfect for or ages 6+ with an adult caregiver
FREE! Drop-in. Advance registration is not required.
In-person classes will be held on:

September 20

Made possible through a grant from The Hussman Foundation.
Yoga Center of Columbia
8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD 21045
No registration required. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time to sign in.

CLOSED/CERRADO: Free, Sensory-Friendly All Abilities Jump Session/ Sesión de salto gratuita y sensorial para todas las capacidades
2025-08-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Get Air Trampoline Park, 570 East Ordnance Rd, Glen Burnie, MD
This event is full. Please contact our office at 410-290-3466 or email Jessica.Deadwyler@autismsocietymd.org to get on the waiting list.
Este evento ya está completo. Para inscribirse en la lista de espera, comuníquese con nuestra oficina al 410-290-3466 o envíe un correo electrónico a Jessica.Deadwyler@autismsocietymd.org

Free, Sensory-Friendly All Abilities Jump Session
August 2, 2025
8:00-10:00am​​​​​​​
Get Air Trampoline Park
587 E. Ordance Road, Curtis Bay, MD (Across from Planet Fitness)
FREE Registration Required . Limited Spaces
​​​​​​​Made possible by the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation

Sesión de salto gratuita y sensorial para personas de todas las capacidades
2 de agosto de 2025 8:00-10:00 a. m.
Parque de Trampolines Get Air 587 E. Ordance Road, Curtis Bay, MD (Frente a Planet Fitness)
Gratis. Se requiere inscripción. Plazas limitadas. ​​​​​​​​Posible gracias a la Fundación Doug Flutie Jr
