About CSAAC

The Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with autism live full, meaningful, and self-directed lives. Since 1979, CSAAC has provided compassionate, individualized support that empowers people with autism to develop skills, build relationships, achieve personal goals, and actively participate in their communities.

Founded by a group of visionary parents who recognized the need for lifelong services and opportunities for individuals with autism, CSAAC has grown into one of the region’s leading providers of autism support services. Today, we serve children, adolescents, adults, and seniors through a comprehensive network of educational, residential, vocational, employment, and community-based programs designed to meet the unique needs of each individual.

A pioneer in vocational and supported employment services, CSAAC is one of the few organizations that provides a comprehensive continuum of services for individuals with autism from age six through adulthood and into their senior years. As individuals’ needs evolve throughout life, CSAAC remains a trusted partner, providing personalized supports that promote independence, community engagement, health, safety, and quality of life at every stage of the journey.

CSAAC’s continuum of services includes the Community School of Maryland, residential services for youth and adults, vocational and Meaningful Day programs, employment services, Integrated Social Enterprises, and community-based supports. Through these programs, individuals have opportunities to learn new skills, pursue personal interests, develop meaningful relationships, contribute to their communities, and achieve greater independence.

Our Integrated Social Enterprises create real-world opportunities for individuals to build vocational skills, gain hands-on work experience, and engage meaningfully in their communities. Through partnerships with local businesses and community-based enterprises, participants develop workplace competencies, confidence, responsibility, and valuable life skills in supportive and inclusive environments.

Guided by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and advocacy, CSAAC works closely with families, caregivers, community partners, employers, and government agencies to create opportunities that foster growth, belonging, and long-term success. Every day, we strive to build communities where individuals with autism are valued, respected, supported, and fully included.