Support

Our resource and support guide

We strive to be a valuable resource for the autism community in our area. To help you locate the information and resources that you need, we have developed a list of chapter member volunteers who are available to provide you with information and assistance.

Our goal is to be informative and helpful. While we realize that some of these topics, such as treatment approaches, can inspire strong feelings, our chapter member volunteers are asked to make every effort to treat all points of view with respect.

We continue to seek additional chapter members who are willing to share their time and expertise. If you have experience with any of the topics listed below and would like to provide information and assistance, please contact Alison Hamilton at (410) 451-8015 or hamiltonal@verizon.net. This guide will be updated on a regular basis to reflect changes.

Note: The contact information may not be used for solicitation purposes. Any views expressed are those of the individuals and not AACC-ASA. The information provided is not intended as medical advice and you are encouraged to discuss this information with your health care providers.

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Parenting/family issues

Multiple children on spectrum       
Jill Zaukus (410-439-1828, jill@zaukus.net)
Linda Carter-Ferrier (410-551-0655, theferriers@earthlink.net)

Girls on spectrum             
Roxanne Sporrer (410-544-3452, msroxi@comcast.net)
Alison Hamilton (410-451-8015, hamiltonal@verizon.net)
Kimbell Gabor (410-626-8783, kimbellg@verizon.net)

Single parenting
Laura Phipps (410-544-2778, lwp2778@yahoo.com)

Sibling issues
Volunteers needed

Behavior issues                                
Denice Rulo (410-384-7388, denicerulo@msn.com)
Alison Hamilton (410-451-8015, hamiltonal@verizon.net)

Estate planning
Volunteers needed

Financial planning
Volunteers needed

Child care                                            
Mindy Wise (410-647-0114, mpw0219@comcast.net)

Summer/recreation programs
Christine Ambrose (410-360-8738, cambroseedits@verizon.net)

School issues

Infant and Toddler program            
Carolyn Fiume (410-695-2748, gcfiume@verizon.net)
Lynne Markowitz (410-222-6911, lmarkowitz@aacps.org)

ECI program                                       
Carolyn Fiume (410-695-2748, gcfiume@verizon.net)
Lynne Markowitz (410-222-6911, lmarkowitz@aacps.org)

Elementary school                            
Alison Hamilton (410-451-8015; hamiltonal@verizon.net)
Claudine Intner (410-757-1130, claudine@intner.net)

Community-based services           
Denice Rulo (410-384-7388, denicerulo@msn.com)
Diana Phillips (410-974-1107, dianacphillips@comcast.net)
Lynne Markowitz (410-222-6911, lmarkowitz@aacps.org)

Middle school
Nancy Snyder (301-351-8428, Boyden65@aol.com)

High school
Roxanne Sporrer (410-544-3452, msroxi@comcast.net)

Transitions
Roxanne Sporrer (410-544-3452, msroxi@comcast.net)

Inclusion                                              
Roxanne Sporrer (410-544-3452, msroxi@comcast.net)
Claudine Intner (410-757-1130, claudine@intner.net)

IEPs                                                      
Nancy Snyder (301-351-8428, Boyden65@aol.com)
Frank Wise (410-647-0114, specialeddad@comcast.net)
Roxanne Sporrer (410-544-3452, msroxi@comcast.net)

Non-public placements                   
Linda Carter-Ferrier (410-551-0655, theferriers@earthlink.net)
Kimbell Gabor (410-626-8783, kimbellg@verizon.net)

Advocacy                                            
Nancy Snyder (301-351-8428, Boyden65@aol.com)
Linda Carter-Ferrier (410-551-0655, theferriers@earthlink.net)

Biomedical and alternative therapies

DAN protocol                                      
Jill Zaukus (410-439-1828, jill@zaukus.net)
Alison Hamilton (410-451-8015, hamiltonal@verizon.net)
Cindy Shay (410-302-4729, cshay@gfrlaw.com)

Auditory integration training           
Jill Zaukus (410-439-1828, jill@zaukus.net)

GF/CF diet                                           
Alison Hamilton (410-451-8015, hamiltonal@verizon.net)
Doris Smith (410-315-8324, sjsmith@cablespeed.com)

Chelation                                             
Alison Hamilton (410-451-8015, hamiltonal@verizon.net)
Jill Zaukus (410-439-1828, jill@zaukus.net)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy          
Jill Zaukus (410-439-1828, jill@zaukus.net)
Cindy Shay (410-302-4729, cshay@gfrlaw.com)

Immune-related autism/NeuroImmune Dysfunction               
Doris Smith (410-315-8324, sjsmith@cablespeed.com)

Traditional therapies

Home therapy programs                 
Alison Hamilton (410-451-8015, hamiltonal@verizon.net)
Jill Zaukus (410-439-1828, jill@zaukus.net)
Doris Smith (410-315-8324, sjsmith@cablespeed.com)

Medication                                          
Linda Carter-Ferrier (410-551-0655, theferriers@earthlink.net)
Doris Smith (410-315-8324, sjsmith@cablespeed.com)

Occupational therapy/ sensory issues
Kimbell Gabor (410-626-8783, kimbellg@verizon.net)

Speech therapy
Kimbell Gabor (410-626-8783, kimbellg@verizon.net)

Facilitated and augmented communication
Kimbell Gabor (410-626-8783, kimbellg@verizon.net)

Health and support services

Health insurance                                               
Denice Rulo (410-384-7388, denicerulo@msn.com)

Autism waiver                                    
Linda Carter-Ferrier (410-551-0655, theferriers@earthlink.net)

Adult services                                    
Roxanne Sporrer (410-544-3452, msroxi@comcast.net)
Glenda Hegarty (410-672-7112, heyhey5@juno.com)

High-functioning autism/ Asperger’s syndrome                       
Diana Phillips (410-974-1107, dianacphillips@comcast.net)

Dual diagnoses
Kimbell Gabor (410-626-8783, kimbellg@verizon.net)

Residential placements
Volunteers needed

Other local support groups