World Autism Day
In celebration of World Autism Day, Helen Shafer was interviewed by Mary Beth Marsden on WBAL-AM. Click here to listen now!
The Shafer Center: Where Children with Autism Learn Their XYZs
In honor of our Connect XYZ Program, Baltimore’s Child writes: “The Shafer Center: Where Children with Autism Learn Their XYZs”. Click here to read the full article!
Holiday Program Highlights Success Of Autistic Kids At The Shafer Center
Holiday Program Highlights Success Of Autistic Kids At The Shafer Center (WJZ TV’s Gigi Barnett Reports): Click Here to Watch the Video News Segment
Summer Isn’t Over Yet! Hot & Humid Weather Returns To Maryland
Amanda and Hayden on WJZ13 (Appearance around 35 seconds into video) : Summer Isn’t Over Yet! Hot & Humid Weather Returns To Maryland
Autism Awareness Advocates
The ASBC News November – December 2011 “Autism Awareness Advocates” Written By: Dayna Masser “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Suess. This is especially true for the fifth grade class at Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills. As a […]
Fifth Grade Autism Awareness Advocates
Sometimes a book can carry you to the most unexpected places. This year’s Fifth Grade read Rules by Cynthia Lord as part of their summer reading assignment. The award-winning novel’s protagonist has a younger brother with autism, a complex neurobiological disorder. Click here to read more.
Moving Mountains
Having a child with autism changes any parent. These alumnae mothers have been transformed by the challenge and have discovered a calling in advocacy that is changing the lives of children with autism and their families. Click here to Read More.
Hero’s: 10 Moms Who Are Changing the Face of Autism
Helen Shafer’s least favorite word is can’t, especially when it comes to her 6-year-old, Hayden, who has autism. Before he turned 3, Helen began exploring options for him in the private and public school systems. What she learned was disheartening. “The expectations seemed so low,” says Helen, 33, of Baltimore County, MD. Click here to […]
What I Did For Love
The Stoop Storytelling Series is a popular event in Baltimore in which 7 people get 7 minutes each to tell a true, personal tale on a shared theme in front of a live audience. Click here to hear Helen Shafer at “What I Did For Love”.