Friends, For most of us, the coming of age milestone of the 21st birthday is a time of optimism and celebration. In …
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Words Matter: The Dos and Don’ts When Talking About Disabilities
Words matter. They help us understand each other and the things around us. Sometimes well-intentioned people do not know …
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MHAF Featured Artist | Bimshwel Crimmenabim
Bimshwel Crimmenabim, Digital Artist and Painter Twitter | Facebook "I think anything that gets a person started [in …
Autistic Depression: The Role of Diet and Hygiene
Depression: We’ve all been there before. According to the World Health Organization, “an estimated 350 million people …
Field Trips at Madison Fields: Inclusive, Educational, and Fun
Friday, October 7th 2016, 120 kindergarteners from College Gardens Elementary made a trip to Madison Fields in …
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Music for a Mission: A Community Celebration of Autism in the Arts
The "Music for a Mission" benefit concert at BlackRock Center for the Arts was a rousing success! World-caliber …
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Autism Gurus | Financial and Special Needs Planner, Eric Jorgensen, CFP®
MHAF is starting an exciting new series entitled "Autism Gurus" that features professionals who have significant …
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Thank You Letter from MHAF Executive Director, Adrienne McBride
Dear friends, Each day we come to work, we know that there are one million adults with autism living with a caregiver …
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5 Things You Need to Know About Disability Housing and Advocacy
If you or a loved one has an intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) and/or autism, it is imperative that you …
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You Aut to Know: Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance
I want you all to know something: If you were to look at the way I lived my life--my diet, hygiene, time management, …
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Twin Autistic Brothers Go for Greatness One Mile at a Time
Twin brothers. 200 races. 26.2 miles. 15 marathons. When it comes to running, Alex and Jamie Schneider have done it all. …
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Hope Garden Ballet Academy Recital Benefits Adults with Autism
Hope Garden Ballet Academy and Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Academy Theatre in Poolesville, MD took the …
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