{"id":4559,"date":"2026-07-27T15:43:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T15:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/?page_id=4559"},"modified":"2026-07-27T16:37:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:37:36","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/en\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<html lang=\"en\"><br \/>\n<head><br \/>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\"><br \/>\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"><br \/>\n    <title>FAQs &#8211; Community School of Maryland &#8211; CSAAC<\/title>\n    <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n    <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,100..1000;1,9..40,100..1000&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n        * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }\n        body { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; }<\/p>\n<p>        \/* Hero Section *\/\n        .hero { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06505c 0%, #078199 100%); padding: 3rem 2rem 2rem 2rem; text-align: center; color: white; margin-bottom: 0; }\n        .hero h1 { font-size: 2.6rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n        .hero p { font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; opacity: 0.95; }<\/p>\n<p>        \/* Container *\/\n        .container { max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 1.5rem 2rem; }\n        .section { padding: 1.5rem 2rem; }\n        .section-gray { background: #f8f9fa; }\n        .section-title { font-size: 2.5rem; color: #06505c; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }<\/p>\n<p>        \/* FAQ Cards *\/\n        .faq-card { background: white; padding: 1.75rem; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-left: 6px solid #cbb777; }\n        .faq-card h3 { color: #06505c; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n        .faq-card p { color: #555; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; }<\/p>\n<p>        \/* Footer *\/\n        .footer { background: #06505c; color: white; padding: 3rem 2rem 1rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }\n        .footer-content { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n        .footer-section h3 { color: #cbb777; margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1.3rem; }\n        .footer-section ul { list-style: none; }\n        .footer-section ul li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n        .footer-section a { color: #ccc; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }\n        .footer-section a:hover { color: #cbb777; }\n        .newsletter-signup input { padding: 0.75rem; border: none; border-radius: 5px; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n        .newsletter-signup button { padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; background: #cbb777; color: #06505c; border: none; border-radius: 5px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; transition: background 0.3s; }\n        .newsletter-signup button:hover { background: #b8a566; }\n        .social-links { display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; }\n        .social-links a { display: inline-block; width: 55px; height: 55px; background: #cbb777; border-radius: 50%; text-align: center; line-height: 55px; transition: background 0.3s; color: #06505c; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.3rem; }\n        .social-links a:hover { background: #b8a566; }\n        .footer-bottom { text-align: center; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); color: #ccc; }<\/p>\n<p>        \/* ===== MOBILE RESPONSIVE ===== *\/\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\n            .hero { padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem 1rem; }\n            .hero h1 { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n            .hero p { font-size: 1rem; }\n            .csm-subnav { gap: 0.75rem 1rem; padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem; }\n            .csm-subnav a { font-size: 0.85rem; }\n            .section { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }\n            .container { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }\n            .section-title { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }\n            .faq-card { padding: 1.25rem; border-left-width: 4px; }\n            .faq-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; }\n            .faq-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; }\n            .footer { padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem; font-size: 1rem; }\n            .footer-content { gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }\n            .footer-section h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }\n            .social-links a { width: 45px; height: 45px; line-height: 45px; font-size: 1.1rem; }\n            .footer-bottom { padding-top: 1.5rem; }\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<p><\/head><br \/>\n<body><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- Sub Nav (appears below hero) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"csm-subnav\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/\" class=\"csm-back-link\">\u2190 Home<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/csm-about\/\">About CSM<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/csm-aba\/\">ABA<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/csm-programs\/\">Programs &#038; Services<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/student-life\/\">Student Life<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/admissions\/\">Admissions<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/school-calendar\/\">School Calendar<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/faqs\/\" class=\"active\">FAQs<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/csm-contact\/\">Contact<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>    <!-- Hero Section --><\/p>\n<section class=\"hero\">\n<h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n<p>Answers to common questions about the Community School of Maryland.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- FAQ Section --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section section-gray\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div style=\"display:grid; gap:1.25rem;\">\n<div class=\"faq-card\">\n<h3>Who can attend the Community School of Maryland?<\/h3>\n<p>Students ages 6\u201321 with autism who are referred through a public school system or authorized public agency.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-card\">\n<h3>Does the school offer residential services?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Residential services are available for students enrolled in the Community School of Maryland through approved referral sources.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-card\">\n<h3>What therapies are available?<\/h3>\n<p>Students may receive speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and other related services as outlined in their IEP.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-card\">\n<h3>How are behavior supports provided?<\/h3>\n<p>The Community School of Maryland uses applied behavior analysis as the foundation for our behavioral program. Student behavior plans are individualized to target specific behaviors and to provide supports that are specific to the needs of each individual student.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-card\">\n<h3>How do families stay informed?<\/h3>\n<p>Families receive regular communication through newsletters, progress reports, IEP meetings, and ongoing collaboration with teachers and related service providers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:2rem;\">\n<p style=\"color:#555; font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:1rem;\">Still have questions?<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/csm-contact\/\" class=\"btn\" style=\"padding:1rem 2rem; text-decoration:none; border-radius:5px; font-weight:600; background:#cbb777; color:#06505c; display:inline-block;\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <!-- Footer --><\/p>\n<footer id=\"contact\" class=\"footer\">\n<div class=\"footer-content\">\n<div class=\"footer-section\">\n<h3>Quick Links<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/about-csaac-2\/\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/volunteer-at-csaac\/\">Join Our Mission<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/careers-at-csaac\/\">Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/csaac.org\/contact-csaac\/\">Contact<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"footer-section\">\n<h3>Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p>                CSAAC<br \/>\n                <br \/>Phone: <a href=\"tel:+12409122220\">(240) 912-2220<\/a><br \/>\n                <br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:csaac@csaac.org\">csaac@csaac.org<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"footer-section\">\n<h3>Newsletter Signup<\/h3>\n<form class=\"newsletter-signup\" action=\"https:\/\/formspree.io\/f\/xvgeqaql\" method=\"POST\">\n                    <input name=\"_subject\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"New Newsletter Signup - CSAAC\" \/><br \/>\n                    <input name=\"email\" required type=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" \/><br \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button><br \/>\n                <\/form>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\n<div class=\"social-links\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/1ASK295psM\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" aria-label=\"Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i><\/a><br \/>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/csaac_org?igsh=dHgzcnFocThzejJq&#038;utm_source=qr\" aria-label=\"Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i><\/a><br \/>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/csaac\/\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i class=\"fab fa-linkedin-in\"><\/i><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"footer-bottom\">\n            \u00a9 2026 CSAAC. All rights reserved.\n        <\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQs &#8211; Community School of Maryland &#8211; CSAAC \u2190 Home About CSM ABA Programs &#038; Services Student Life Admissions School Calendar FAQs Contact Frequently Asked Questions Answers to common questions about the Community School of Maryland. Who can attend the Community School of Maryland? Students ages 6\u201321 with autism who are referred through a public [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4559","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4559"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4559\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4599,"href":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4559\/revisions\/4599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/csaac.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}