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          • The Scott Chernack Family Fund
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          • Calendar of Events
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          • Walk & 5K Run
          • Bags and Beers Cornhole Tournament
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          Mar272017

          Reach Indpendence Through Self Employment (RISE) Program

          Special Ed Webinars, TransitionsBy ssommervilleMarch 27, 2017

          Presented by Morris Tranen at the Transition Symposium March 18, 2017 Self-employment is a vocational option for individuals with severe disabilities. The RISE Program facilitates and encourages the successful launch and…

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          Mar222017

          HCPSS Department of Special Education Spring Update

          HCPSS Dept. of Special Education, Special Ed WebinarsBy ssommervilleMarch 22, 2017

          March 16, 2017 Nancy FitzGerald, executive director of the HCPSS Department of Special Education & Student Services, and her team

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          Feb222017

          SECAC Report to the Howard County Board of Education

          HCPSS Dept. of Special EducationBy ssommervilleFebruary 22, 2017

          Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee Report to the Howard County Board of Education and Priorities List, Winter 2017

          Feb162017

          Middle School Workgroup on Autism

          HCPSS Dept. of Special EducationBy ssommervilleFebruary 16, 2017

          Report and Recommendations Autism Society of Maryland and Howard County Public School System In June 2014, a workgroup was formed to address concerns from parents, the Special Education Community Advisory Committee…

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          Feb92017

          Help Your Teen Develop Self-Advocacy Skills

          TransitionsBy ssommervilleFebruary 9, 2017

          Maryland Department of Disabilities Start by making sure your teen has a clear understanding of his disability, his strengths, and his weaknesses.

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          Jan192017

          Maryland Statewide IEP

          IEP / IFSP / 504 Basics, Special Ed WebinarsBy ssommervilleJanuary 19, 2017

          An Overview for Parents Online Presentation by Maryland Learning Links

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          Jan192017

          Ask questions about special education services and rights

          Special Ed ServicesBy ssommervilleJanuary 19, 2017

          1:1 Parent Consults on Special Education Issues

          Jan52017

          Tutoring as a Direct Service of IDEA

          Accommodations & ModificationsBy ssommervilleJanuary 5, 2017

          by Pete Wright Where should we put tutoring for a student on the IEP page? Is tutoring considered a reasonable accommodation or modification?

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          Nov282016

          Maryland Statewide IEP Process Guide

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleNovember 28, 2016

          All Individualized Education Programs (IEP) written in Maryland follow a statewide format. Parents can refer to the Maryland Statewide IEP Process Guide to better understand the intent and purpose of…

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          What You Need to Know About Adapted Physical Education

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleNovember 28, 2016

          By Matthew Schinelli What is adapted physical education? “Adaptive physical education” refers to specially designed instruction based upon specific modifications to traditional instructional cues or curriculum skills.

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          There is a place for every person with autism in our world—a place of value and a place of worth. Much of the work undertaken by our organization is directed toward raising awareness and educating the general public about the complexities of autism.

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            9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308
            Columbia, MD 21046
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          During inclement weather, AUSOM follows the decision of the Howard County Public School System closing schedule. We encourage you to call in advance of your visit, 410-290-3466.

          The Autism Society of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, promote awareness and advocate for change on behalf of individuals with autism, their families and community. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our tax identification number is 52-1857712.

          The Autism Society of Maryland is federally funded with $440,000 over two years (27.5%percent). Additionally, $1,160,000 (72.5% percent) is financed by non-federal sources.

          990 (2023) | 501(c)(3) | Options Policy AUSOM does not endorse any individual provider or treatment for autism per the AUSOM Options Policy.
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