April is National Autism Awareness Month, April 2nd was World Autism Awareness Day and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is excited to support and promote awareness of this important cause. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that an average of 1 in 68 children in the US have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) […]
April 2020 is Autism Awareness Month in Calvert County
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or autism, is the fastest-growing, severe developmental disability that results from a neurological disorder, hindering a person’s ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, effectively problem solve, and form relationships with others. Autism is referred to as a spectrum disorder because it is characterized in varying degrees by difficulties in social interaction, […]
CCSO’s CAT Team Promoting Project Lifesaver
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team (CAT) is promoting Project Lifesaver. This is a radio transmission system designed to assist law enforcement and emergency service operations in locating lost or missing persons, who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia, or other disorders that keep them from being able to help themselves or […]
April 2019 is Autism Awareness Month in Calvert
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing, serious developmental disability that comes from a neurological disorder. It inhibits a person’s ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, problem solve effectively, and form relationships with others. It can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention, as well as physical health issues. Some […]
Optimist First Annual Poker Run for Autism
Mechanicsville Optimist Club First Annual Poker Run Supports Greenwell Foundation’s Programs for Children with Autism The Mechanicsville Optimists hosted a highly successful Poker Run on August 4th, and this week presented a check for over $1,800 in proceeds to Greenwell Foundation to help underwrite services for children on the autism spectrum. “With the wonderful support […]
Maryland’s Autism Waiver Program Expanded
Maryland’s Autism Waiver program has been expanded to provide services and support to an additional 100 children living with autism spectrum disorder in communities across the state. Gov. Larry Hogan’s fiscal year 2018 budget included $2.2 million in added funding to support the 100 new slots. The new budget year, which began in July, brings […]
April is Autism Awareness Month in Calvert County
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing, serious developmental disability that comes from a neurological disorder. It inhibits a person’s ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, problem solve effectively, and form relationships with others. It can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention, as well as physical health issues. Some […]
April 2016 is “Autism Awareness Month” in Calvert
Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. On Tuesday, April 5, 2016, the Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hosted a number of parents of children diagnosed as Autistic. The organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism. It is also about increasing […]
April is Autism Awareness Month
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing, serious developmental disability that comes from a neurological disorder. It inhibits a person’s ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, problem solve effectively, and form relationships with others. It can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention, as well as physical health issues. Some […]