The Autism Society of Maryland creates connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
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Ready to learn and connect? Check out our upcoming slate of workshops and webinars designed for our community! From educational strategies to key family resources, find the session that fits your needs.
View the full calendar & register today: buff.ly/XL9aXxY
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Did you know? 71% of deaths related to wandering are due to drowning
Autistic children wander for many reasons—they might be following curiosity or something that brings them comfort, trying to leave a stressful environment, or acting on impulse. buff.ly/cvpLd2V
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Make every IEP plan count! 📝 Join our "Goals are the IEP" webinar on June 4 to learn how to build measurable, ambitious, and individualized objectives for student progress. REGISTER HERE: buff.ly/pLKfjLx
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Workshop: Water Safety & Wandering Prevention
Date: May 20, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Keep our kids safe this summer! ☀️ Join our Water Safety & Wandering Prevention buff.ly/B9bVDkY
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Water safety matters! The Autism Society of America’s Safety on the Spectrum offers a wide range of resources to help prevent wandering & keep children and youth safe—especially around water.
Explore tools & more to support individuals and their families: buff.ly/FWfYyNX
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In observance of National Water Safety Month. AUSOM & the Autism Society Baltimore-Chesapeake created this webinar on Water Safety & Wandering Prevention (5.14.25). It highlights the importance of water safety for children & young people.
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Your voice matters
For the past year, the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council has been working on a new 5-Year State Plan—and now they want to hear from YOU!
Take the survey: buff.ly/PThtDo3
⏱️ About 15 minutes
📅 Open until May 15
Please share with others!
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Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a little magic, connection, and a welcoming space for all.
Join Children's Theatre of Annapolis for a special relaxed performance of Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
🗓 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 11:00 AM
Tickets available online: childrenstheatreofannapolis.…
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May is Water Safety Month
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children with autism—awareness and prevention matter.
Watch this important PSA on drowning risks and water safety from the Maryland Autism Coalition: buff.ly/JxK0I4E
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Shine Bright. Do Good.
Join us at Kendra Scott for a Give Back Event supporting Autism Acceptance Month!
🗓 April 26–27
📍 Columbia Mall
💛 20% of sales benefit the Autism Society
Stop by April 26 (2–4 PM) to see AUSOM!
Shop with purpose 💫
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Autism Acceptance Month is the perfect time to find your people—and there’s no better place to start than with AUSOM’s Moms Night Out.
Take a break, connect with other moms who get it, and enjoy a supportive, welcoming space just for you. buff.ly/XyWlCA7
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Join the Autism Society of America and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance for an important conversation this Autism Acceptance Month focused on safety, awareness, and community.
🗓️ April 13, 2026
🕛 12 PM (ET)
Registration: buff.ly/kVir6Ld
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Your voice matters
For the past year, the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council has been working on a new 5-Year State Plan—and now they want to hear from YOU!
Take the survey: buff.ly/PThtDo3
⏱️ About 15 minutes
📅 Open until May 15
Please share with others!
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💬✨ “Autistic Futures” Community Forum
Join @UofMaryland for a conversation centered on autistic adults & those who support them.
April 15
5–7:15 PM (4 PM resource fair)
In-person or Zoom
Free, RSVP required: buff.ly/hZ0OuPQ
#AutismAcceptance
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Autism in the Park is THIS Saturday!
Join us at Laura’s “Play for All” Playground for FREE fun: face painting, crafts, bubbles, sensory tent, mud kitchen, lawn games & more!
Visit: Autism in the Park – buff.ly/EhZiiv8 FOR MORE INFORMATION
#AutismInThePark
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Thank you to our Autism in the Park Howard County sponsors
We’re grateful to @AttainABATherapy and @SECUMaryland for helping create a day of connection, resources, and inclusive fun for our community.
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#AutismInThePark #AutismAcceptance
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Today is World Autism Acceptance Day
Listen. Learn. Support. - buff.ly/QBaCEPh
Acceptance is just the beginning—awareness and inclusion make the difference.
Let’s uplift autistic voices and build a world where everyone feels seen and valued.
#AutismAcceptance
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Your golden ticket to Autism Acceptance Month is here
Join AUSOM all April for events, connection, and community as we #CelebrateDifferences.
📅 See what’s coming up
👉 Click for details - buff.ly/QBaCEPh
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April is Autism Acceptance Month
Join AUSOM as we #CelebrateDifferences and uplift every experience in the Autism community.
Acceptance means connection, inclusion, and support—for everyone. buff.ly/QBaCEPh
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Join us March 25 for a virtual webinar on NonPublic Placements and Their Alternatives.
Understand your options
Learn from experts
Ask questions
7:00 PM
Spanish interpretation available
Save your spot today - buff.ly/TuoQ53R
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