Developmental Disabilities Administration of Maryland "The mission of the Developmental Disabilities Administration is to provide leadership to assure the full participation of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life. In addition, DDA's goal is to promote their empowerment to access quality supports and services necessary to foster personal growth, independence and productivity." Maryland State Department of Education Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program "The Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program/Preschool Services Branch provides oversight and support to local early intervention systems and local school system preschool special education programs for children with disabilities from birth through age five." Maryland programs and services from birth to 21 years of age
"The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. Education, advocacy at state and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of research form the cornerstones of ASA's efforts to carry forth its mission."
Anne Arundel County Chapter Baltimore-Chesapeake Chapter Frederick County Chapter Harford County Chapter Howard County Chapter Montgomery County Chapter "Pathfinders for Autism is a parent sponsored, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families." One World Center for Autism, Prince George's County Autism-Asperger Society of Calvert County
"The Mission of DC Autism Parents is to improve the lives of all affected by autism in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area through advocacy, education, support, services, and research in order to promote community inclusion and awareness."
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
"The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute is a multi-faceted, multidisciplinary program that weds research, assessment, therapeutic, community outreach and training goals all related to individuals with Pervasive Developmental Disorders and their families." Family NET Works "The most comprehensive online resource for disability-related information and supports specific to the needs of Maryland families that include a member with a disability. This is an ever-changing, interactive site designed to empower families across the state to share, discover and connect with one another."
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
"The NICHD, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is one of the primary Institutes doing research into various aspects of autism, including its causes, prevalence, and treatments. The goal of this site is to provide easy access to the most current information about NICHD research projects, publications, news releases, and other activities related to autism and similar disorders." National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) "NIMH's investment in autism-related science more than doubled over the past 4 years. New Institute initiatives aimed at advancing basic knowledge of brain development and genetics also hold promise for understanding complex behavioral disorders like autism. NIMH's autism-related activities range from efforts to improve awareness, diagnosis and treatment, to studies involving brain imaging, tissue banks, animal models, genetics, developmental neurobiology, and neuropsychology."
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