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          Paraprofessionals: Who They Are and What They Do

          May 28, 2015

          By Ginny Osewalt Paraprofessional is the fancy word to describe a host of people who surround and help your child every day at school. They are sometimes called classroom assistants,…

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          Psychiatrists Unveil Plain English Guide to DSM

          May 8, 2015

          By Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser Health News May 5, 2015 As mental health professionals, policymakers and advocates focus on taking steps to mend the fragmented mental health care system, the role…

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          Teaching Self-Calming Skills

          May 6, 2015

          By Jessica Minahan, M.Ed, BCBA “You need to calm down.” This is something I hear a lot in my work as a behavior specialist when a student starts to get…

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          Howard County Autism Society

          There is a place for every person with autism in our world—a place of value and a place of worth. Much of the work undertaken by our organization is directed toward raising awareness and educating the general public about the complexities of autism.

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            Howard County Autism Society
            9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308
            Columbia, MD 21046
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            Office: 410-290-3466
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          Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

          During inclement weather, HCAS follows the decision of the Howard County Public School System closing schedule. We encourage you to call in advance of your visit, 410-290-3466.

          The Howard County Autism Society is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, promote awareness and advocate for change on behalf of individuals with autism, their families and community. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our tax identification number is 52-1857712.

          990 (2021) | 501(c)(3) | Options Policy HCAS does not endorse any individual provider or treatment for autism per the HCAS Options Policy.

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