Autism Society of Maryland

MD Disabilities Forum Candidates for Governor
2022-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Save the date for the Maryland Disabilities Forum Candidates for Governor virtual event on Oct. 4th from 10-12 noon! Register here: https://MDF-Gov-Forum.eventbrite.com
The Gubernatorial primary election for Governor will be held on Nov. 8, 2022.

Yoga for Children, Teens and Adults
2022-10-01 15:30 - 16:30 | MD
Enjoy our weekly FREE Yoga Classes with instructors from the Yoga Center of Columbia. These classes are made possible through the generosity of The Hussman Foundation.
Participants and parents/guardians to pre-register with HCAS. This is a one-time registration. Once registered, you will be added to the list to receive, by e-mail, the videoconference login and password for any future yoga classes. You will receive this information directly from the yoga instructors before each Saturday class. You may request to unsubscribe from the list at any time.
CLICK to REGISTER
Each class will open about 10 minutes early for participants to visit with one another. Please login at least a few minutes early to get admitted. Instructors will close the class to late arrivals promptly at 3:30pm so that instruction can begin on time and proceed without interruption. We look forward to seeing you at the next Yoga Connections session.
If you have any questions or you registered and are not receiving the weekly e-mails, contact Susanne Mason at susanne.mason@autismsocietymd.org

Adult Social Group
2022-10-01 09:00 - 12:00 | MD
Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, MD! Join our team, Erik’s Army, as we participate in this annual event that benefits the Autism Society of Maryland.
This group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently alternating virtual and in-person events each Saturday. FREE to join. A one-time registration is required at https://app.donorview.com/emKYX to receive the weekly email and schedule of events. Questions? Email info@autismsocietymd.org.

Rescheduled for 11.19.22 - 2022 Every Step Counts Walk & 5K Run!
2022-10-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Centennial Park, 10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, 21042, United States
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 11.19.22
2022 Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run
Benefiting the Autism Society of Maryland and Autism Society Baltimore-Chesapeake
October 1, 2022 . 9am . Centennial Park in Ellicott City, MD
REGISTER . SPONSOR . DONATE . VOLUNTEER

Packet Pick Up! - Every Step Counts Walk & 5K
2022-09-29 16:30 - 19:30 | Feet First Sports, 5305 Village Center Drive, Columbia, MD, 21044, United States
Beat the rush and pick up your race day packets early on Thursday, September 29th from 4:30-7:30pm at Feet First in Wilde Lake Village Center, 5305 Village Center Drive, #110, Columbia, MD! Great deals on merchandise for all your running needs at Feet First. And join us for FREE ice cream from The Cow ice cream truck

Mom's Afternoon Out for Axe Throwing!
2022-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Manor Hill Brewing, 4411 Manor Lane, Ellicott City, MD
MOMS’ AFTERNOON OUT SOCIAL (In person) Sunday, September 25 @ 1:00PM
Dads have bourbon and beer. Moms are getting their “hoppy” on by upping the ante with axes! Join us for axe throwing in Manor Hill’s hops field, courtesy of AxGard Mobile Axe Throwing! Their team of trained professionals will provide a quick lesson on safety and best practices before you take aim. $5 for 5 throws … and worth every penny! TASTING ROOM has 13 farm-brewed beers + hard seltzer on draught. First come, first serve seating indoors and out OR bring your own chairs, blankets and/or pop-up tents. No outside alcohol is permitted. PIZZA TROLLEY offers 10″ Neapolitan-style pizzas baked in a custom-built brick oven. The FARM STAND has locally-produced items for sale. Questions? Contact AUSOM at 410-290-3466 or info@autismsocietymd.org. In the event of inclement weather, the outing will be rescheduled. No registration or RSVP is required for this “No Host, Go Dutch” gathering. One-time registration at https://buff.ly/3q1GhCw

Yoga for Children, Teens & Adults
2022-09-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2022-09-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2022-09-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2022-09-03 15:30 - 16:30 | MD

Adult Social Group
2022-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | MD
Join us for a walk at Savage Mill!
This group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently alternating virtual and in-person events each Saturday. FREE to join. A one-time registration is required at https://app.donorview.com/emKYX to receive the weekly email and schedule of events. Questions? Email info@autismsocietymd.org.

Dad's Night Out!
2022-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | MD
DADS’ NIGHT OUT SOCIAL (In-person) Friday, September 23 @ 6:00-8:00PM Join us for a special Dads’ Night Out. We’re taking a page from past Moms events, where this one will be hosted by one of our members at his home. Heavy appetizers and snacks will be served. Some bourbon and beer will be available but you’re encouraged to BYOB, especially if you have certain favorites. RSVP to receive the event address by emailing rethibaudeau@verizon.net.

Monthly Speaker Series: The Autism Conversation: Whether, When and How to talk with your child about being Autistic
2022-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
THE AUTISM CONVERSATION: Whether, When and How to talk with your child about being Autistic
A roundtable discussion of Autistic adults facilitated by Carly Ott
HCAS’s Monthly Speaker Series event in September will feature a panel of Autistic adults who will discuss how they learned about their Autism. They will share what they benefited from most, what they wished their parents had done differently, and what challenges they may have faced due to delayed diagnosis or “masking.” This is a must attend for every parent!
The facilitator, Carly Ott, is an Autistic self-advocate, mother, and VP at a Fortune Top 50 company. She is a member of the Autism Society of America’s board of directors, and chairs its Council of Autistic Advisors. Carly volunteers her time for multiple Autism nonprofits, helping women connect with Autism resources and improving employment outcomes for Autistic people. She also advocates for greater inclusion at museums, zoos and aquariums and is a winner of numerous awards celebrating her mentorship as well as leadership in global diversity and inclusion efforts.
REGISTER to received the Zoom Link at https://app.donorview.com/73KgL

Navigating the Autism Journey - A Family Support Group
2022-09-21 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
Navigating the Autism Journey
A facilitated discussion group for people who parent or care for individuals with Autism
Fall Monthly meetings: September 21, October 19, November 16 and December 21
7:00-8:30pm
September 21 Topic: Putting the Rhythm in Your Family’s Routine
Sessions will feature open discussion or presentations on topics of interest to Autism families and caregivers. Topics will be announced in advance by e-mail. Support groups are currently virtual via Zoom. We hope to offer in-person options later in the year.
FREE but a ONE-TIME REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The Zoom login will be sent by email one day before the session.
If you have already registered for the AUSOM Family Support Group, you do NOT need to register again.
CLICK HERE for one-time registration

AUSOM Virtual Listening Session - We Want To Hear From YOU!
2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
The AUSOM Board of Directors needs your help! As the Board kicks off its strategic planning process for 2023-2028, we want to hear your ideas, insights and feedback that will inform HCAS’s work in the coming years. Since AUSOM frequently gets requests for resources and services from outside of its immediate service area, this session seeks input from a broad geographic area to identify opportunities for growth to other counties in Maryland. The Listening Session will be facilitated by Brighter Strategies, a consulting firm partnering with AUSOM to support this planning work.
​​​​​​​Se proporciona traducción simultánea al español. A medida que comenzamos nuestro proceso de planificación estratégica, queremos obtener sus ideas, puntos de vista y comentarios. Esta sesión será facilitada por Brighter Strategies y se brindarán servicios en español. Todos los participantes recibirán la información y un enlace para acceder a Zoom después de registrarse​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
CLICK TO REGISTER
REGISTRARSE

Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres Latinos
2022-09-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
Realizado en español, este grupo de apoyo familiar se reúne mensualmente.
Para más información
Marianela Estrada – emailnella22@gmail.com o 973-223-1024
Alex Arevalo at ax.arevel1@gmail.com or 240-374-3368.

AUSOM Annual Picnic & Park Clean-Up!
2022-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Blandair Park, 5700 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Join us for the annual AUSOM Potluck Picnic on September 18th from Noon-2pm at Blandair Park! Bring a dish to share – main, side/salad, dessert, drinks – and we’ll provide the paper goods and water. Lawn games, lawn chairs and a sunny state-of-mind welcome!
Just before the picnic from 10am-Noon we’ll be doing a Clean-Up activity at Laura’s Place Playground. Dress appropriately, bring work/gardening gloves to help us clean, weed and tidy this local treasure!
Register to receive a reminder, updates and additional details! https://buff.ly/3KH2nUl
You’re invited to participate in any combination of these activities.
10am – Park Clean-Up ​​​​​​​Noon – AUSOM Picnic
Blandair Regional Park – Croquet Court Pavilion, North Area
(Adjacent to the playground)
5750 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD​​​​​​​
Register for a reminder, headcount and updates! https://buff.ly/3CMRU85

Adult Social Group
2022-09-17 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-08-20 17:30 - 19:30 | MD
Join us Online for a Virtual Meeting!
This group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently alternating virtual and in-person events each Saturday. FREE to join. A one-time registration is required at https://app.donorview.com/emKYX to receive the weekly email and schedule of events. Questions? Email info@autismsocietymd.org.

More Than Words Support Group
2022-09-13 19:00 - 20:00 | MD
More Than Words
A social support group for parents and families of non-speaking children and adults
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 7:00-8:00PM
Format TBD (Zoom or in-person)
FREE but a one-time REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to receive the Zoom login before each session – REGISTER HERE!
Can’t make it? Join the conversation on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/groups/morethanwordsmd
Join the new AUSOM support group called More Than Words for families with non-speaking members. The focus of the group will be to share our common experiences and learn about local resources for individuals who communicate without speaking.
At this casual meet-n-greet session, parents and families members will get to know each other and discuss future plans for the group. We hope to hold monthly sessions as interest and word spreads. Please feel free to share the registration link with anyone who might be interested in joining us. ​​​

Adult Social Group
2022-09-10 17:30 - 20:30 | MD
Join us for a potluck cookout!
This group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently alternating virtual and in-person events each Saturday. FREE to join. A one-time registration is required at https://app.donorview.com/emKYX to receive the weekly email and schedule of events. Questions? Email info@autismsocietymd.org.

Adult Social Group - No Meeting 9/3
2022-09-03 | MD
No meeting today due to the Labor Day weekend.
This group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently alternating virtual and in-person events each Saturday. FREE to join. A one-time registration is required at https://app.donorview.com/emKYX to receive the weekly email and schedule of events. Questions? Email info@autismsocietymd.org.

AUSOM Family Support Group
2022-09-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Online, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
AUSOM Family Support Group*
Support for families navigating the Autism Spectrum, newly-diagnosed to adult
A traditional support/discussion group led by parents for parents and caregivers
First Thursday of the month, 7:30-9:00PM
This support group is currently virtual via Zoom. We hope to offer in-person options later in the year.
FREE but a ONE-TIME REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The Zoom login will be sent by email the day before each session.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Proofread your contact information and e-mail address(es) before hitting SUBMIT.
If you have already registered for the AUSOM Family Support Group, you do NOT need to register again.
Questions? Contact AUSOM at 410-290-3466 or info@autismsocietymd.org
* Formerly the Aspergers Family Support Group

Yoga for Children, Teens and Adults
2022-08-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2022-08-20 03:30 - 16:30, 2022-08-13 15:30 - 16:30 | MD
Enjoy our weekly FREE Yoga Classes with instructors from the Yoga Center of Columbia. These classes are made possible through the generosity of The Hussman Foundation.
Participants and parents/guardians to pre-register with HCAS. This is a one-time registration. Once registered, you will be added to the list to receive, by e-mail, the videoconference login and password for any future yoga classes. You will receive this information directly from the yoga instructors before each Saturday class. You may request to unsubscribe from the list at any time.
CLICK to REGISTER
Each class will open about 10 minutes early for participants to visit with one another. Please login at least a few minutes early to get admitted. Instructors will close the class to late arrivals promptly at 3:30pm so that instruction can begin on time and proceed without interruption. We look forward to seeing you at the next Yoga Connections session.
If you have any questions or you registered and are not receiving the weekly e-mails, contact Susanne Mason at susanne.mason@autismsocietymd.org.

Adult Social Group
2022-08-27 | MD
Join us for a walk at Wilde Lake followed by lunch! Time TBA
This group is designed for independent adults with autism ages 24+. Currently alternating virtual and in-person events each Saturday. FREE to join. A one-time registration is required at https://app.donorview.com/emKYX to receive the weekly email and schedule of events. Questions? Email info@autismsocietymd.org.

Back-to-School Boot Camp: Middle School and High School
2022-08-23 19:00 - 20:00 | MD
FREE webinar for families with Special Education students
​​​​​​​Se proporciona traducción simultánea al español
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOT CAMP for Parents and Guardians
​​​​​​​Get practical tips and strategies for families with children receiving Special Education services in Middle School through High School. Put these tips and strategies into place NOW ​​​​​​​to help ensure a successful school year. Participants are invited to submit questions IN ADVANCE at the time of registration.
Speaker: Beth Benevides, Director of Outreach, Hussman Institute for Autism
Middle School to High School
Tuesday, August 23 at 7:00pm
REGISTER for Middle/High School session
Virtual by Zoom
REGISTRATION is required to receive the login.
Questions? Contact AUSOM at 410-290-3466 or info@autismsocietymd.org

Back-to-School Boot Camp: Pre-K through Grade 5
2022-08-22 19:00 - 20:00 | MD
FREE webinar for families with Special Education students
​​​​​​​Se proporciona traducción simultánea al español
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOT CAMP for Parents and Guardians
​​​​​​​Get practical tips and strategies for families with children receiving Special Education services in Pre-K through Grade 5. Put these tips and strategies into place NOW ​​​​​​​to help ensure a successful school year. Participants are invited to submit questions IN ADVANCE at the time of registration.
Speaker: Beth Benevides, Director of Outreach, Hussman Institute for Autism
Pre-K to Grade 5
Monday, August 22 at 7:00pm
REGISTER for Pre-K to Grade 5 session
Virtual by Zoom
REGISTRATION is required to receive the login.
Questions? Contact AUSOM at 410-290-3466 or info@autismsocietymd.org
