This is not a state-sponsored site.
Here you will find resources to deal with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Aspergers Syndrome (AS) while living in Maryland. We are not an official state entity, but rather a group of friends and families who want to make life easier for those affected by these conditions. To read how this effort got started, visit our About/Contact Us Page.
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Links
| Category: Maryland ASD/AS Resources (22) |
| The ARC of Prince Georges County for Autism Support Group call (301) 925-7050 |
| Baltimore Maryland Autism Society |
| Families of Children with ASD Carroll County, MD |
| Maryland State Resources |
| Montgomery County Maryland Chapter of ASA |
| Resource Connections of PG County |
| Maryland Autism Recovery Coalition Parents and others sharing information and support |
| Maryland - Anne Arundel County Chapter Autism Society of America (ASA) AACCASA is a local chapter of the Autism Society of America, in Anne Arundel County |
| MD Medicaid Waiver Programs Fact Sheets |
| MD Provider Search (Pathfinders for Autism) |
| Maryland’s Autism Waiver- Family NET They'd like your feedback regarding Maryland’s Autism Waiver |
| MD Autism Conferences (Autism Online) |
| Montgomery County Maryland Chapter of the Autism Society of America |
| MD Support Resources from Our-Kids.com A lot of these I couldn't contact (no website, or their email was bad) but you may want to try. If you get ahold of them, please email mtg and contact info to -email- |
| MD Page of Learning Independence Through Computers |
| Hospice of Maryland |
| Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Epidemiology (CADDE) Johns Hopkins Center Submitted by Janine Wiggins |
| Howard County Autism Society The Howard County Autism Society serves individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and their communities by providing information, support, and advocacy; by promoting awareness of autism that values the dignity and uniqueness of each individual; and by working to improve the quality of and access to services and to educational opportunities. |
| The True Group The True Group can help you with child autism, to help you recover your child |
| My Building Blocks My Building Blocks LLC understands the importance of early intervention in the natural environment for young children. We specialize in teaching young children (infant - 8) and coaching their families in order to attain developmental milestones and skills. We provide a wide variety of individual education and support services to meet the needs of every individual child. Provide: Advocacy In Home speech therapy In Home Occupational Therapy Educational Services at home Potty Training Submitted by MyBuildingBlocks |
| Augmenting Ability Private & contractual music therapy services Submitted by MWardMTBC |
| Asperger Adults of Greater Washington, DC The Asperger Adults of Greater Washington is a support, social and advocacy organization serving Asperger and High Functioning Autistic (HFA) adults in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Our meetings and e-mail group are limited to adults in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland who have AS, HFA, NLD/NVLD, SPD and PDD-NOS. We have only one exception: a new member may bring a friend or family member to his/her first meeting. Submitted by Rudgitator |
| Category: Regional Help Outside of Maryland (6) State, County, Parents Orgs not on MD |
| Boston/New England |
| Indiana |
| North Carolina |
| Wisconsin |
| Augmenting Ability Private & contractual music therapy services Submitted by MWardMTBC |
| New Jersey |
| Category: Online Support Groups (4) Most of these are tightly controlled. You have to apply and show proof that family member is on the spectrum. Some are for adults with AS or milder forms of Autism. |
| AS/AUTISTIC ADULTS |
| Autistic Self-Advocacy Network The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a non profit organization run by Autistics (those on the Autism Spectrum), those with other unique neurological types and neurotypical family members, professionals, educators and friends. ASAN was created to provide support and services to individuals on the autism spectrum while working to change public perception and combat misinformation by educating communities about persons on the Autism Spectrum. |
| Autinet Forum |
| O.A.S.I.S. |
| Category: Int'l/National ASD/AS Links (26) |
| ASpar– for people raised by parents with AS/ASD |
| Autism Network International (ANI) |
| Autism Research Institute |
| Autism Resources.com |
| Autism Society of America |
| Autism Today |
| Council for Exceptional Children |
| Cure Autism Now |
| Family Networks Big List of Special Needs Support Groups |
| MAAP Services for the Autism Spectrum |
| National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR) |
| Autism Asperger Publishing Company |
| Breaking Down the Wall- Autism and Deafness |
| GRASP: The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership |
| National Autistic Society |
| Center for the Study of Autism |
| Learning Disabilities of America |
| National Institute of Neurological Disorders |
| National Information Center for Children and Youth With Disabilities |
| Pathfinders for Autism |
| Society for the Autistically Handicapped |
| The Gray Center |
| AutismOne Radio Station A Worldwide, Internet-Based Radio Station for the Care, Treatment, and Recovery of All Children with Autism Submitted by Janine Wiggins |
| Autism Source List of resources. Site is by Autism Society of America |
| US Autism & Asperger Association, Inc The US Autism & Asperger Association, Inc. (USAAA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. The USAAA mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals and their families/caregivers touched by autism spectrum disorders by providing educational and family support through conferences/seminars, published and electronic mediums, and research. USAAA distributes information with regard to biomedical treatments/adjunct therapies and research to parents, practitioners, students, and teachers who are associated with the autism and Asperger's Syndrome communities. |
| The Autistic Self Advocacy Network The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a non profit organization run by and for autistics. Our leadership is made up entirely of self-advocates on the autism spectrum. We also have members from other neurodiverse groups as well as neurotypical family members, professionals, educators and friends. ASAN was created to improve the representation of the autistic community in public policy discussions as well as to advance the autistic culture movement. We work to provide support and services to individuals on the autism spectrum while educating policymakers and communities about the autism spectrum. |
| Category: Toys Helpful for ASD/AS (6) |
| About Autism - Toys |
| Bright Start - Special Needs & Autism Toys |
| Discovery Toys Not ASD specific, but portion of sales goes to ASD Research |
| EP Toys |
| Bright Tots |
| Free Toys for Families Affected by Autism Download this form and then send to address on bottom. |
| Category: Asperger Specific (5) |
| Asperger Adults of Greater Washington Our meetings and e-mail group are limited to adults in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland who have AS, HFA, NLD/NVLD, SPD and PDD-NOS. We have only one exception: a new member may bring a friend or family member to his first meeting. We also accept adults with Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD/NVLD), Semantic Pragmatic Disorder (SPD), and Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). |
| Baltimore Parents Support Group |
| Anne Arundel County Support Group |
| Maryland Asperger Advocacy and Support Group |
| Montgomery County Support Group Email: -email- |
| Category: Personal Websites (3) Websites by People with Autism, Aspergers, and other PDDs |
| Stan P.'s Autism Spectrum Index Wonderful site with info on relationships, issues, and other facets of living with Autism. |
| Kevin Phillips This website is about my life with Asperger's Syndrome, including information on how I came to be diagnosed, my school days, my employment experiences, how AS and Autism differs from other condition and numerous other information. Submitted by Anonymous |
| Kate Goldfield (Accepting Asperger's Syndrome) Hey you, over there! Have you always felt like you are different from everyone else around you? The odd one out, never able to fit in? ... Do you like to think deeply, and hate superficial conversations and small talk? THEN YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE! |