April is Autism Awareness Month!
Our theme this year is INCLUSION with beautiful artwork above created for us by AUSOM member and artist Jayce Johnson! Throughout this month, AUSOM will be out in the community,…
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Weather-related cancellation and rescheduled workshop!
Due to the weather forecast, our 2/20 Brown Bag Workshop has been rescheduled for 2/27, noon-1:30pm at HCAS. The Mom’s Night Out at Cured has been canceled but will be…
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CLICK for 2019 GALA TICKETS!
Tickets to the AUSOM 14th Annual Pieces of the Puzzle Gala — this year with a GROOVY 70’s Theme! – are now on sale! CLICK to purchase online!
Parent Tips: Riding a Special Needs Bus
Keeping students safe on a special needs bus is everyone’s responsibility–from bus drivers and attendants to parents and teachers. Learn what can parents can do to help ensure students are…
DetailsGala Tickets Go On Sale Friday (2/1)!
Tickets for HCAS’ 14th Annual Pieces of the Puzzle Gala go on sale Friday, February 1st, at www.autismsocietymd.org! The event, this year with a Groovy 70’s theme, will be held on April 27, 2019…
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YOUR SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS, SIMPLIFIED.
In 2012, when we set out to empower parents of children with disabilities, we knew the need was great. Every year, millions of children qualify to receive special education services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). But for many children, those services are routinely denied. While school districts […] The post YOUR SPECIAL…
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Maryland Assessment, Accessibility, and Accommodations Policy Manual
The Maryland Assessment, Accessibility, and Accommodations Policy Manual presents a five-step process for use in the selection, administration, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the use of instructional and assessment…
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Printable Downloads to Help Manage Your Child’s IEP
From Understood Navigating your child’s IEP can be tricky. These printable downloads from Understood can help make the process easier. Use them to monitor your child’s progress, track communications with the…
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PBIS: What You Need to Know
By Andrew M.I. Lee, J.D. If your child struggles with behavior, you may worry about your child getting in trouble at school. Some schools have tried to be proactive and encourage…
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Understanding the IEP Process
Strengthening Relationships with Positive Advocacy A presentation by Beth Benevides, Autism Society of Maryland
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