Autism Connection

Autism Connection offers community-based programs for teens and adults with autism, with a focus on building friendships, independence and daily living skills. Its Community Life Skills Program for Adults includes daily outings, life-skills practice, job readiness and supportive guidance, and the business also runs after-school programs, summer camps, in-home therapy and respite care. The founder spent more than 25 years as a special education teacher working exclusively with people with autism.

Services can be provided at home or out in the community, and the business accepts private pay, Autism Waiver, Medicaid, CareFirst, Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. Families serving Harford, Howard, Baltimore, Montgomery, Cecil and Prince George's counties can start by calling or filling out the contact form. The business is located in Abingdon, Maryland.