Happy 4th of July from Autism Society!

You might notice that many of the events below are member-only and have limited tickets. 

Family membership includes:

• Access to member-only social events
• Up to $100 per family per year to attend Autism related workshops and conferences provided by the Charles J. Fowler, Jr. Memorial Fund
• Access to ASBC grants and funding opportunities (for families living in Baltimore City and County)

Your membership helps the Autism Society of Baltimore Chesapeake:

• Connect people to valuable information and resources through our phone line, website, calendar and info@baltimoreautismsociety.org email
• Provide monthly groups like our virtual discussion groups for adults with Autism, and parents/caregivers
• Provide monthly socials for those in the Autism community

Not a member yet? Don't miss out on the upcoming events below - become a member TODAY for only $10 a year, sign up here: https://www.baltimoreautismsociety.org/get-involved/become-a-member/

JULY 2022 MEMBERS-ONLY SOCIAL: MARYLAND ZOO COMMUNITY INCLUSION DAY!

The Maryland Zoo is hosting their first Community Inclusion Day and will be providing admission to the Zoo and their special exhibit DINOSAURS for 100 ASBC members. Since tickets are limited, this is a MEMBERS ONLY social event!

The Zoo will open one hour before their regular opening time from 9am to 10am so members can have access to the Zoo before the general public. The Zoo is a KultureCity sensory inclusive certified venue (check out their KultureCity Social Story here: https://venue.kulturecity.org/venues/the-maryland-zoo-in-baltimore). Sensory bags, which include headphones and fidget tools, will be available at the Main Gate in limited supply. More information and registration link will be sent to members via email on July 5th, and registration will close on July 20th (or when we reach 100 registrants)!

A Fantastic June Sensory Sunday at the

B&O Railroad Museum!

We had a great day at the June Sensory Sunday event at the B&O Railroad Museum! The sensory-friendly haircuts provided by Rich Mariano of Richie's Barbershop, LLC and caricature drawings by Jerry Breen of Jerry Breen Graphic Art were all warmly received by our community members. We even had a surprise visit from Pete Schwarz, VP of Affiliate Relations & National Programs for the Autism Society of America, who also enjoyed the time with us!

Additionally, we were joined at Sunday's event by the Maryland Family Network, Enoch Pratt Public Library, and the Kennedy Krieger Institute in providing resources and information to the Greater Baltimore City community. Lastly, a new opportunity that we can provide to our community is the option to register to vote at our events. We had our first voter registrant at Sunday's event! Please make sure to mark your calendars for Sunday, August 14th!

August Social at Hershey Park: Get Ready!!

For our August social, we will once again be offering discounted tickets ($5 each!) for our awesome families to spend a day at Hershey Park. We will be doing a random lottery to award tickets to our members who enter. Be on the lookout for the lottery entry email before August 1st!

Work of Art - Studio Arts Intensive for Young Artists with Disabilities by Make Studio

Make Studio invites continuing and new registrants for free art field trips and studio intensives for students and young people (ages 15-22) this summer. There are still spots in some of their upcoming Studio Intensives and Field Trips! Opt for one style or select a combination of Studio and Field Trip selections to create a well-rounded experience of art-making, socializing and presentations! Read more and register here: https://form.jotform.com/221185190184150

We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym Grand Opening, July 9th 10am - 5pm!

We Rock the Spectrum provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing, communication, positive behavior modification, social interactions, and self-care skills. Check out their brand new sensory gym at their Grand Opening on Saturday, July 9th from 10am - 5pm at 9770 Groffs Mill Drive, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

Upcoming Paid Research Opportunity

University of Maryland, College Park's Maryland Brain Study Group is currently recruiting participants aged 11-14 who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis for our studies. Our study involves virtual visits (such as a clinical interview with parents) and in-person visits (such as a fMRI scan and a partner visit), as well as longitudinal virtual follow ups over the course of about two years. Each study compensates about $1000 and children also get toy prizes and a picture of their brain.

If you have any questions or would be interested in learning more, please call 301-405-7612, or email marylandbrainstudy@umd.edu. 

Calvert Hall Baseball Camps LLC

 Alpha Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 

Rosedale Federal Casual for a Cause Day

A Bequest from the Florence Bailey Trust for benefit of Jan Allyson Bailey

In Memory of Brad and Shawn Koehler

Daniels Restaurant and Bar

In Memory of Marvin Geller

Teresa Colburn-Bird

In Honor of John Barnes

Zosia Zaks

In Honor of Amy Prowell’s Birthday

Rae Ellen and Tony Virgilio

Sponsors of the January 2022 Adaptive Ski Lessons Social

The Roth Family