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For Families
Individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and their family
is CSAAC’s top priority. Our unique programs and services are designed
to strengthen and empower their lives, both in the home and community,
and support families as they help their loved one with autism reach his
or her full potential.
This section is for families seeking information about CSAAC’s admission
criteria, procedures, and applying for services, all detailed in the
handbook below. Parents can also read about CSAAC’s organizational
structure, funding, and adult residential and vocational supports.
For existing families of individuals in CSAAC's Community School of
Maryland programs, we encourage you to become involved in the school's
PTA. Families of our younger children receiving Intensive Early
Intervention (IEI) services should sign up for CSAAC's Parent Teacher
Organization (PTO). In addition, families are invited to attend CSAAC's
Family Forum held the first Saturday of each month. Family concerns and
new developments and/or programs or among some of the topics discussed
at each of these meetings.
To learn more about CSAAC’s Community School of Maryland (CSM) PTA,
contact
Josh Sarracino,
Assistant Director for Education Operations, at, (240) 912-3602. For families with children in CSAAC’s Early Intervention (IEI) program who want to learn more about
the PTO, you may contact Janet Burch, at (240) 912-2362.
Family Links
CSAAC's Services
Parent Handbook (PDF)
CSAAC Services Application (PDF)
CSAAC Services Application (Word)
CSAAC Residential Coordinator's Contact
Information
CSAAC Employment Manager's Contact Information
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers
M-CHAT test
http://www.firstsigns.org/downloads/m-chat.PDF
M-CHAT scoring
http://www.firstsigns.org/downloads/m-chat_scoring.PDF
Autism Society of America
www.autism-society.org
Autism Speaks
www.autismspeaks.org
Learn the Signs, Act Early (for diagnosing autism in young children
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/actearly/default.htm
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