Category: Articles

What I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving

“I’m thankful for apple pie.” This was my son, Hayden’s, statement the first time he participated in our Thanksgiving family tradition of saying what we’re thankful for. Cute, right? The funny thing is that he’s never eaten or wanted to eat apple pie. Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and football. What most of […]

Trick-or-Treat?

October: the time of year when the leaves start turning brilliant shades of yellow, red and gold. When it starts having a bite in the air and we pull out our warm sweaters and think about building roaring fires in the fireplace. It’s also that time of year when witches, ghosts and goblins come out, […]

Autism Program Checklist

This checklist will help guide you so that you can make an informed decision regarding your child’s programing when visiting The Shafer Center for Early Intervention or any other schools and covers topic relevant to programs, staffing, facilities and parent communication. Click here to download checklist.

The Shafer Center Opens New Therapeutic Playground for Children With Autism

Playground Designed by Sparks @ Play Enhances Socialization and Sensory Motor Skills Development OWINGS MILLS, Md. (PRWEB) June 24, 2014 Owings Mills-based school for children on the autism spectrum, The Shafer Center for Early Intervention, opened a new playground for its students. Designed by Sparks @ Play, the space offers a therapeutic environment where children […]