Hussman Center for Adults with Autism - Towson University

10/08/2026

Presuming competence does not mean assuming that someone knows or has been exposed to everything.

Presuming competence includes teaching and expanding knowledge and experiences, while also speaking respectfully and age-appropriately.

10/05/2026

Join us at the College Autism Summit in November!

Baltimore, Maryland, Delaware and eastern PA employers: Are you interested in learning how to make your workplace more supportive of neurodivergent staff? Would you like to learn some recruitment strategies that can bring you top talent (and help you keep it)? Join us for a day of workshops and conversation at this year's College Autism Summit in Baltimore on November 11.
https://tinyurl.com/5azx3ecd

09/23/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 3rd in Columbia for the AUSOM Every Step Counts walk!

09/22/2026

Thanks to Ledo Pizza in Towson and the partnership with Mr Chris Smith in athletics at Towson Athletics for the delicious pizza at our Social Group on Friday!

09/03/2026

Interested in opportunities for Golf this fall? our TopGolf group in partnership with Special Olympics Maryland has spots available for Tuesdays from 11-12. Contact [email protected] if interested!

08/31/2026

*Social Group Fall 2026 Membership Sign Up Announcement!!!!*



The sign up for a Fall 2026 social group membership is now available!

Membership Benefits:

-1 time payment of $140
-Entry into each social group this semester
-1 time visitor form and transportation form submission
-1 extra raffle ticket each week
-Front of the food line for the Fall Formal social group (October 2nd at South Campus Pavilion)

Please click the following link to register for a membership:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E48A4AB2CA4FB6-65450885-social #/

We have 40 membership packages available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Registration is considered complete when the following are completed by September 11th:
1. You put your name on this list
2. Complete the $140 payment
3. Submit both the visitor and transportation form

If the list is full when you go to sign-up, please contact Brittany at [email protected] to put yourself on the waitlist. We will notify you by September 11th if a membership spot becomes available.

If a spot does not become available for membership, we invite you to attend social group via our A-La-Carte option. Those who have attended social groups in the past will be familiar with this process. Social Group email announcements are sent by 4 p.m. on Fridays, a week prior to when a social group is scheduled. The first 35 people who enter their name on the sign up are automatically accepted into the group. The first A-La-Carte option sign up email will be sent September 11th at 4 pm.

Please see our social group page on the Hussman Center website for additional information: https://www.towson.edu/iwb/centers/hussman/groups.html

Hope to see you for Fall 2026 social groups! For any questions or concerns, please email me at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Brittany

08/12/2026

The Fall group program interest indication and registration process is live now through August 24th. Our website includes all the group program descriptions and information. Click below to inform us of which program(s) you want to be involved with this fall!

Selecting a program does not guarantee program acceptance. You will be notified if there is space in the programs for you to attend. 

08/04/2026

We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 session of the Autism Hiring Program at Towson University!

To learn more information and apply, visit the Autism Society of Maryland website here or scan the QR code in the flyer. The deadline to apply for the Fall 2026 session is Thursday, August 27th.

Questions about the Autism Hiring Program at TU can be directed to Kimberly Hubscher, Program Coordinator at [email protected] or 410.704.4021.

https://autismsocietymd.org/autism-hiring-program/

08/01/2026

Wrapped up summer groups with an art showcase!

06/18/2026

Greetings,
Programs begin either this upcoming week or the following and we still have spots available in the following programs. Whether you’re already signed up for group(s) this summer and want to switch, add one, or maybe your joining at the tail end of the registration process, we have some opportunities for you!

5 week programs beginning the week of June 22nd:

Multimodal Narratives- Wednesdays from 2-3PM $180- In this group, all communication styles and modalities are welcome, as participants create a cumulative “portfolio" about their lives, special interests, or strengths. TU students will co participate in crafting narratives. Examples of “portfolios” include: a newsletter, a music playlist, a poster, a PowerPoint, a poem, a script, etc.

4 or 5 week programs beginning the week of June 29th or July 6th

Top Golf- Thursdays 11-12PM (4 week program and begins on July 9th) $90: This program is specifically designed as an opportunity for individuals to engage in a Golf series for 4 weeks. This will take place at Top Golf Baltimore and individuals are expected to provide or obtain their own transportation to and from that location.

Self Management- Mondays 4-5:30PM $180- This program will support participants with managing their self-confidence and self-esteem across different areas of life. We will explore common challenges, discuss potential vulnerabilities, and share suggestions and guidance related to managing feelings, emotions and behaviors when encountering difficult situations.

Improv & Acting- Thursdays from 1:00-2:30PM $175- with support from a professional actor, individuals will engage in games and activities to demonstrate components of acting including improvisation, voice acting and more.

Please fill out the interest indication form or contact Sashiv & Brittany directly at [email protected] or [email protected] if you’d like to join or add one of these programs this summer.