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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most concerning, the Autism Unit has been reduced by roughly half. Two positions were eliminated, and five psychologists with autism-specific assessment expertise were reassigned to general caseloads, dispersing specialized knowledge that has long supported schools and IEP teams. At its peak, the Autism Unit included 21 full-time specialists serving 73 schools. The unit’s longtime supervisor, Kristin Ericson, is also departing after 43 years at MCPS, representing a major loss of expertise and institutional knowledge.

[url]https://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2026/01/breaking-taylor-proposes-major-cuts-to.html?m=1[/url][/quote]

She’s allowed to retire after 43 years. [/quote]

It wasn’t her choice.  She was forced out.  [/quote]

After 43 years, it is not unreasonable to want someone new[/quote]

The position is being eliminated.  There will be no one new.  The position is gone.  A person who is extremely valuable and works closely with County agencies including the police is being removed.  She deals with the most severely impacted children with autism.  She knows them all by name.

There is no replacement. There is no one to train in this position. There is no position.

Get it? [/quote]
And she provided invaluable support to schools struggling to meet the needs of seriously impacted students with autism. This reduction is services is malpractice.[/quote]

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