Blue Sails Insights
In-depth guides and articles on mental health, autism care and finding support in Maryland. Start with a guide, or search and filter articles by topic.
Each guide covers signs, evaluation, treatment options and common questions for one area of care.
If you are in crisis, call 911, go to the nearest ER, or call or text 988. Maryland programs and community listings are in our behavioral health resources guide.
Autism & Early Intervention
What happens during an ADOS-2 assessment? Learn how the modules work, how to prepare your toddler, and what Toddler Module ranges of concern and…
Autism & Early Intervention
What does your toddler’s M-CHAT-R score mean? Learn the low, moderate and high score ranges, how the Follow-Up interview works, and next steps for…
Autism & Early Intervention
Masking, social mimicry and typical-looking interests can make autism harder to spot in girls. Learn the subtle signs, why girls are often recognized later,…
Autism & Early Intervention
Late talker or early sign of autism? Learn how clinicians look at joint attention, gestures and understanding alongside word counts, plus red flags by…
Autism & Early Intervention
A parent’s guide to early signs of autism at 18–24 months: milestones, name response, pointing and shared attention, loss of skills, the M-CHAT-R/F screen…
Core Brand & Intake
What new patient onboarding at Blue Sails Counseling looks like, from requesting an appointment and checking insurance to your first session.
Therapy and Medication
How psychiatric medication management works: the evaluation, differential diagnosis, measurement-based care, side effects and telepsychiatry in Maryland.
Men’s Mental Health
Explore the signs of depression in men, including anger, overwork, and relationship stress. Learn how stigma plays a role and which evidence-based treatments can…
COVID-19 and Collective Trauma
Collective trauma is the shared emotional and physical impact of an overwhelming event on a community. This guide covers symptoms, pandemic grief, the nervous…
