In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, our chapter sponsored an essay contest for county educators.  The entrants were asked to share their fondest, funniest, or most moving memories of working with a student with autism spectrum disorder. The winners are receiving cash prizes to be used to purchase teaching, educational or resource materials for use in their programs.

And the winners are:

1st Place:Linda Scholfield
($75)  Instructional Assistant, Crofton Middle School
  "The Movie and Music Man"
 
2nd Place:  Stacey Doucette and Cara Kolakowski
($50)  7th Grade Math/Special Education
  co-teaching team,  Severna Park Middle School
  "The Holiday Hug"

2nd Place:  Lillian Thompson
($50)  Behavioral Assistant, Linthicum Elementary
  "The Comforting Hug"

Hon. Mention:  Beth O'Neal
($25)  Special Educator, Meade High School
  "Awesome Algebra Student
  with Asperger's"

Hon. Mention:  Kathy Kidd
($25)  Outreach Teacher, AACPS
  "Pledge and Salute"

We thank all of the entrants for their participation in this essay contest, as well as their dedication to working with students with autism spectrum disorder.

If you have any books, videos, catalogues, or other resource material that you are willing to make available to share with other chapter members, please bring them to one of our monthly support group meetings.  Please be sure to write your name on each item, so that we can ensure that your ownership is secure.  There is a library cart on hand to collect and keep all of the materials, as well as cards for borrowers to complete.

If you have questions about the lending library, please contact Mindy Wise, chapter librarian, at (410) 721-4562.