25 Years of Care and Compassion
When a group of parents founded Pathfinders for Autism in early 2000 as a place to share resources related to autism spectrum disorder, things...
World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo Provides Solutions for Families
Families of kids with disabilities are probably all too familiar with the struggles of going shopping. They search high and low for clothing that’s...
Rolling Into Athletics
When Maddie Wilson was 4 years old, her parents took her to watch the Boston Marathon. When she saw the wheelchair racers zoom past,...
MPT Helps Develop PBS Kids Animated Series With Autistic Main Character
Move over, “Bluey” and “Paw Patrol”—there’s a new lovable animated animal in town, and this one’s breaking barriers on children’s TV. Created by author...
Extended Medical Directory: Frederick’s Child
Need medical attention, or just looking for a new primary care provider? We've compiled a list of doctors and medical services in a variety...
Desensitizing the Dentist: How to Help a Child With Sensory Sensitivities With a Dental...
Going to the dentist can be a challenging experience for any child. Having a stranger poke around in your mouth with sharp tools can...
Using Our Voices for Selective Mutism Awareness
Gregarious. Imaginative. Involved. That’s how Dr. Lisa Kovac described her daughter Noelle’s personality as a child. Young Noelle would put on plays at home...
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
If your child receives a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can be a bittersweet moment. The diagnosis could confirm your intuition that...
Network Connects Fathers of Children with Disabilities
Fatherhood often comes with a heavy expectation for dads to be strong no matter what, but dads need support, too—especially when circumstances fall outside...
Life with Angelman Syndrome
When the Gurzick family, of Frederick’s historic district, first learned that their son had Angelman syndrome (AS), a rare condition, they did what many...
