Alphabetical Listing of Autism Resources

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The Baltimore JCC’s department for people with special needs provides appropriate social and recreational programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities. Their programs give participants the opportunity to interact with their peers, enhance self-esteem and improve social skills. Whenever possible, they encourage the integration of participants into JCC classes, camps, after-school programs, groups and events. 

Sunday Funday- Ages 5 - 21 years 

Karma Dogs: Saving Dogs, Serving People- Ages 5 - 15 years

For more information call Stacy Israel, Special Needs Department or email sisrael@jcc.org.

410.559.3576 http://www.jcc.org/youthfamily/special-needs/

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute is a multifaceted, interdisciplinary program serving children, families, and professionals in the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) community. CARD combines research, clinical service, a therapeutic day program, and training programs to unlock the potential of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), enrich their life experiences, empower patients, and promote the well-being of families through evidence-based practices. One of their major endeavors is developing effective new models of care for families and providers, whether locally, nationally, or internationally.

The Center has four primary programs:

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  Clinical Programs
  
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  Achievements Program
  
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  Outreach and Training
  
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  REACH Research Program
  

The clinic also provides intensive, specialized services to pre-school age children with language delays and associated problematic behaviors (i.e., physical aggression, self-injury, property destruction, etc.) to target increasing basic communication skills and to decrease problematic behaviors.

http://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/patient-care-programs/outpatient-programs/pediatric-developmental-disorders-clinic

Lighthouse, Inc. is a private non-profit youth and family services center located in Catonsville, Maryland. As a member of the Maryland Association of Youth Services Bureaus, Lighthouse provides counseling for children, youth, and their families. The Lighthouse “Sociabilities” Program involves social skills groups designed to help kids have fun playing and interacting with peers.

See “Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: Developmental Disabilities Administration”

The Speech-Language Pathology services at the Loyola Clinical Centers take a step-by-step approach to speech therapy and provide hands-on assessments and treatment for children and specialized services for adults with a range of communication difficulties.

Working with graduate student practitioners and professional clinicians at the Loyola Clinical Centers, you will receive assessments, as well as either one-on-one or group therapy sessions—or both—tailored to your individual speech and language needs. With clearly stated and mapped-out objectives, your practitioner will work with you to progress continually and help you reach your goals.

As part of their approach to speech language therapy, they see the family (parents, siblings, extended family, spouses) as part of the client intervention. Family members are encouraged to participate in therapy sessions and will have opportunities to observe as well as speak with the clinicians.

Maggie’s Light is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping Maryland families help their children & young adults with special needs create lives they love – lives filled with friends, new experiences, and opportunities to grow and to be active in their communities. Maggie’s Light is excited to assist families in navigating local and state resources to make this possible. We help families obtain funding for respite services and identify caregivers.

MarTar Swim School specializes in providing quality, enriching swimming education that gives equal access for everyone to learn at their own pace and abilities. They specialize in teaching individuals with special needs how to swim by employing a variety of techniques including visual aids and sign language. They are committed to providing excellent instruction and a safe, compassionate learning environment.

The Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education Inc. (MCIE) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the inclusion of students with disabilities in their neighborhood schools. Founded in 1988, MCIE provides a variety of services to families and schools. Their mission is to be the catalyst for meaningful and successful participation of all students in their neighborhood schools, through partnerships, advocacy, professional development, and public education.

MCIE provides the following services:

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  Individual Student Planning
  
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  Training and Technical Assistance
  
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  School- & System-wide Reform
  
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  Professional Development Courses
  
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  Legal Representation
  
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  Request Information
  
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  Advocacy
  

The DDA provides funding for services for people with developmental disabilities that have been diagnosed before the age of 22. The families of all children with a developmental disability should file a DDA application after the disability is diagnosed. A copy of the IEP, most recent psychological evaluation and educational assessment should be attached to the application. The family should keep a copy for the child’s home file; a copy may also be kept in the child’s school record.

The family should be advised to describe the child’s and the family’s needs as honestly as possible on the DDA application. Families should request assistance from the case manager, guidance counselor, or transition facilitator if they need help completing the application.

After DDA receives the application a DDA caseworker or a service coordinator will meet with the family to determine whether or not a child is eligible for services funded by DDA. The provision of services is contingent upon available funding. A determination of eligibility does not mean that a child or family will automatically receive funding or services.

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  Having an application in the DDA system is a sort of insurance policy; if there should be an emergency need for services or a significant change in the child’s or family’s needs or circumstances, the child will already be known to DDA.
  
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  Even if there are not available funds at the time a child is determined to be DDA eligible, the child will be “on the list” so that when funding becomes available the child or family may have access to it.
  
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  Even if DDA funding is not available the caseworker or service coordinator can inform the child’s family of other sorts of funding that may be available through other sources (e.g., LISS, respite, camp scholarships, etc.).
  
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  Families are empowered by the knowledge that there are supports available outside of the school system.
  

The Maryland Disability Law Center is a non-profit law firm that was selected by Congress to protect and advocate for individuals in Maryland with disabilities using many different methods; including but not limited to, direct representation, technical assistance and community outreach. MDLC works towards advancing the rights of people in Maryland with disabilities. The law center envisions a world where people with disabilities are fully included in the workplace, neighborhoods and all aspects of community life.

http://www.mdlclaw.org/

http://marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/Special_Ed_Info

http://www.autismconnectmd.org/

The Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP) is a program run by the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Their mission is to enhance the lives of all Marylanders with disabilities, older Marylanders, and their families by helping support access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services.

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  Learn About AT
  

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  See & Try AT
  

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  Buy, Sell & Recycle AT
  

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  Pay for AT
  

Appointments are required to visit the AT Lab.

1-800-832-4827 (Voice-Toll Free) / 1-866-881-7488 (TTY-Toll Free) http://www.mdod.maryland.gov/MTAP%20Home.aspx


The Parents' Place of Maryland: A Center for Families of Children with Special Needs




Founded in 1991, The Parents’ Place was created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges. Today, The Parents’ Place serves families of children and young adults from birth to age 22 with all disabilities. Individual assistance is provided over the phone and in-person to families who have questions about their child's needs such as special education and health care access.

Parents’ Place provides:

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  Workshops for parents and professionals take place on an ongoing basis throughout Maryland.
  
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  Resources such as information packets and fact sheets are available on a variety of relevant topics.
  

Most Parents' Place services are provided free of charge to Maryland families. The Parents' Place receives funding from a variety of government, foundation, and private sources.

You will be asked some basic information to direct your call to the appropriate person. The majority of Parents' Place staff is a parent of a child with disabilities who understands what you are experiencing and is ready to help you help your child. The Parents' Place helps a wide variety of families and professionals on local, state, and national levels every day.

Pathfinders for Autism was founded by a group of parents of children with autism to support

The Rebounders, “I Can Do it Too” program is a sensory/motor/gymnastics program for children of all ages with any minimal to severe physical, mental, emotional, social, language, and/or sensory challenges. The program combines sensory stimulation, gross motor activities, and gymnastics to facilitate learning and growth in all aspects of human functioning.  Furthermore, it offers students the opportunity to be integrated in a safe and fun environment with non-challenged children.

The "I Can Do It Too" Program emphasizes sensory / vestibular stimulation through:

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  Swinging
  
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  Rolling
  
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  Jumping and more using Suspension equipment (net, tire, trapeze, helicopter, rings, bolsters)
  

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  Individual Classes
  

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  Integrational Classes
  

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  Small Groups (with Integration)
  

This is an early intervention program for those children on the Autism Spectrum from the ages of 18 months to age eight. The Center’s approach to autism therapy is called the “whole-child” approach. Within the Shafer Center there is a resource center where parents can go to contact other parents, professionals, and find services that meet the needs of their child.

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  Available in half-hour or one-hour sessions
  
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  Taught by a Speech & Language Pathologist who specializes in working with children on the autism spectrum
  
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  Mastered speech and language professionals work one on one with your child to increase language and communication in a positive, fun, learning environment
  

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  Available in half-hour or one-hour sessions, taught by either a Speech & Language Pathologist or Special Educator
  
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  Our mastered special educator oversees small groups of two to three children enjoying play-based activities meant to foster improved socialization 
  
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  Every child is assessed prior to joining a group to ensure the best group dynamic and a fun, productive experience for the child
  

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  Available in half-hour or one-hour sessions, taught by either a Speech & Language Pathologist or Special Educator
  
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  The bonds between siblings are important to a child’s development and the overall wellness of the family unit
  
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  Our sibling social groups, as an individual sibling group or with a small group of other children and their brothers or sisters, engage children in guided play that brings joy and strength to the sibling relationship
  



This website provides information regarding applying for disability benefits for individuals who are on the autism spectrum. There are steps to follow and specific information regarding the explanations that are given under the law. There are comments regarding the information as well as links to other important questions that some people may have regarding the issue of funding agencies and benefits for individuals with autism.

The Speech, Language and Hearing Center offers screening, diagnostic and treatment services to improve communication for children and adults with a variety of concerns. Within their state-of-the-art facility, Towson University students receive hands-on experience seeing clients under the direct guidance of licensed and certified professional staff.

The Speech, Language and Hearing Center provides services to more than 1,400 children and adults each year. Clients with a variety of communication disorders, including stuttering, autism, hearing loss, language delay and stroke survivors, are seen in their clinical programs. The Center is part of the Department of Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Deaf Studies. This ensures that current clinical research is continuously integrated into their services.

410-704-3095 http://towsoniwb.com/centers/speech-language-and-hearing-center/


Trellis Services, Inc.

Trellis Services, Inc, headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, provides comprehensive services for children with autism and related communication disorders.

Trellis Services:

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  Therapeutic Integration
  After school, clinic-based programs located in Baltimore, Harford, and Howard counties promote social skills and positive peer interaction in a small group setting.
  
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  Love 2 Learn Clinic
  This clinic is an early intervention program using the Applied Verbal Behavior Methodology for children 18 months to 5 years at the Trellis School, in Hunt Valley, MD.
  
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  Social Skills Groups
  Social Skills groups guide and support children in their development of self-awareness, perspective-taking, and empathy towards peers. Trellis teaches appropriate and fluent conversation skills and interactive play. The curriculum is designed to provide the child with the tools needed to interpret "hidden" social cues and understand social conventions. The Social Skills Groups staff members are dedicated to providing services that utilize social thinking concepts and knowledge from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children ages 4 – 10 years of age. Small groups of 4 to 5 children are formed based on age and social matching.
  
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  Outpatient Services
  Speech and Occupational Therapy services are provided at the Hunt Valley clinical location. Some health insurances are accepted.
  

410-785-3845 http://trellisservices.com/

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