Preschool & Elementary supports parents of students just starting their school journey, and updates resources on our preschool services webpage. Activities and events include the annual IEP Clinic, as well as the monthly Playground/Open Gym Meetup. Small Steps is our monthly virtual discussion group for parents of preschool and elementary aged students.

If you are interested in joining this team or would like more information, please contact team captains Julie Suh and Melanie Carlos.

Transition marks the period between ages 14-22, as students are preparing for their adult lives after school. The Transitions Team collects and updates the information on xMinds' dedicated Transitions webpage. Community outreach initiatives include our annual Transition to Adulthood Clinic in partnership with Autism Society Maryland, as well as various Teen Social Events. We also host the monthly Let's Talk Transitions discussion group for parents seeking support in this area.

If you are interested in joining this team or would like more information, please contact team captain Emily Nohe.

The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Outreach Team carries the xMinds mission to historically marginalized communities. Community outreach initiatives include our annual SplashPark event. The People of the Global Majority discussion group meets virtually on the first Monday of each month.

If you are interested in joining this team or would like more information, please contact team captain Nico Critcher.

xMinds Volunteer Parent Advocates support xMinds' free consultation service, offering their years of practical experience to other families in need. If you're passionate about helping families get the support they need for their autistic kids, apply today to join our team of volunteer advocates! 

If you are interested in joining this team or would like more information, please contact team captain Sue Keisler at skeisler@xminds.org.

xMinds offers a dedicated Spanish resources page, and provides translation and interpretation services at as many of our events as possible. Multilingual help is always needed! We have a monthly discussion group specifically for Spanish speakers, Hablemos Educación Especial.

If you are interested in joining this team or would like more information, please contact team captain Dinora Hernandez.

Interested in directly influencing policies affecting autistic students? Contact team captain Julie Suh for more information on xMinds' policy and advocacy efforts. See some of our past accomplishments here.

xMinds offers yearly grants to educators to purchase materials and training that directly benefit their autistic students. In the 2025-2026 program year alone, we have given out nearly $8,000 in grants, benefiting an estimated 1,200 students. If you are interested in helping this endeavor through outreach or reviewing grants, contact team captain Sue Keisler.