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For people with autism—especially those with intellectual disabilities, or others with extensive support needs—communicating ...

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A native Chicagoan, Mary joined The Baltimore Sun in 2000. Her writing has been honored with a National Headliner Award and nine awards from the Society for Features Journalism. Email her at mmccauley ...

For six years, youngsters have lined up before Christmas to greet Santa Jerry — a.k.a. Jerry Wise — and share their wish lists at venues throughout Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C.

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When global business leader Priya Morioka was a child, she watched neighbors in her immigrant community struggle to renew drivers licenses, schedule doctor appointments, or talk to teachers during ...