Who we are The Howard County Chapter of the Autism Society of America (HCC-ASA, or the Howard County Autism Society) is a chapter of the Autism Society of America, which was founded in 1965 to help parents, family members, professionals, and caregivers learn about autism, PDD, and related disorders, and how to effectively deal with these disabilities. HCC-ASA is one of over 200 chapters in 48 states across the country. 

HCC-ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The national society and HCC-ASA share the common goals of providing information and education, supporting research and advocating for programs and services for families and individuals on the autism spectrum.

Board of Directors 2007

Staff

How to Get Involved Any member of the Chapter is welcome to get involved in the Chapter’s committees, events, and advocacy efforts. If you have an issue you are particularly interested in, we encourage you to e-mail or call the Chapter. Some of our most successful events and efforts have resulted from the interests of a few parents or professionals.

We particularly encourage individuals to join our Board of Directors. Terms are for one year and run from January 1st to December 31st of each year, If you are interested in joining the Board, please contact Catriona Johnson or Debbie Clutts

Site developed & maintained by
Howard County Autism Society:
10280 Old Columbia Rd Suite 215
Columbia MD 21046-2378
Tel: 410-290-3466
Fax: 410-290-5455
Last Modified: Friday, June 13, 2008
e-mail: info@howard-autism.org
 

What we do HCC-ASA works in Howard County to advance awareness of persons with autism, PDD, and related disorders. HCC-ASA provides:

• information and referral support for parents
• advocacy on behalf of persons with autism/PDD and their families
• presentations by experts on autism/PDD, disability rights, and other topics
• an active connection with the national society
• monthly meetings
• social activities

You are invited to join the HCC-ASA. Membership dues are only $10 per year for families ($40 for professionals). Click here to print out a membership application.

HCC-ASA Annual Reports For more information about the Chapter’s activites over the last several years, please read our annual reports:

• 2004
• 2003
• 2002
• 2001

Please Give Generously The Howard County Chapter of the Autism Society of America is a non-profit organization that is tax-exempt as a 501(c)3 charity. Your membership dues and donations to the chapter support our mission of advocacy and public awareness and are tax deductible.