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UPDATE – 11/18/2020

Linwood School and our Red Branch Day and Employment Services program have transitioned to all remote and virtual services due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Maryland. We will begin in person services again when COVID-19 cases have decreased substantially. Administrative staff are available via phone or email if you need assistance.

Linwood Center, Inc.

Programs and services for children and adults living with Autism

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Kathie Panasuk

Linwood’s response and information related to COVID-19 (coronavirus)

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“In an effort to keep everyone informed about Linwood’s response and information related to COVID-19 (coronavirus), we are sharing the message below that will be sent to the residential houses, the school, and the day program, including individuals supported, faculty, administration and direct care support staff. 

As the situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to evolve, we are sharing this message to keep our programs updated. For the most up-to-date information, we encourage you to check the CDC webpage frequently. https://www.cdc.gov/

Current Status

To date, no cases have been reported at the Linwood Center.

If You Are Sick

If you believe that you have been exposed to or contracted the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), you should contact your doctor by phone immediately.

Preventing Illness

We all have a part to play in contributing to a healthy community by preventing the spread of infectious illnesses. While there is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection, the following are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

We continue to monitor and seek guidance from DDA, MSDE and the local health department as the situation develops with COVID-19.

The safety, health and well-being of individuals supported at Linwood Center remain our highest priorities. This includes being supportive, respectful and compassionate of all members of Linwood Center during the uncertainty and anxiety that accompanies widespread illness. We will continue to monitor the developing situation and provide updates as needed.

See the CDC for additional information about prevention and treatment. If you suspect that you have been exposed to the coronavirus, notify your physician.”

Linwood School Greeting Cards

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We have an exciting new project here at Linwood! We have so many talented students and we want everyone to see their beautiful artwork, therefore, we have a new project underway- Greeting Cards! Linwood’s students will create artwork throughout the school year and we will highlight various students’ artwork by placing them on greeting cards. All proceeds from the greeting cards will go back to the students to help fund field trips, outings, special class events and other exciting things for the students here at Linwood.

You can check out all of the information, the current card designs and the order form here. We will be sending out new order forms monthly.

All cards are 5×7 and will come in boxes of sets of 10 for $10 each. You can chose the quantity of each card design yourself. (ex.: 2 of “Colors”, 2 of “Mammoos” 1 of “Nathan’s Way” and 5 of “Aladdin or 10 of “Christmas Store”).

Shipping is $2.00 per box purchased. Five boxes or more include free shipping.

If you have any questions about these items, please contact Stephanie Musto or Lorielle Moore at 410-465-1352 or you can reach them via email at smusto@linwoodcenter.org or lmoore@linwoodcenter.org.

Linwood Center Inc. Announces New Leadership

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The Linwood Center Inc. Board of Directors announces a new Executive Director and new Educational Director/Assistant Executive Director at its helm.

Frank W. Kirkland started as the new Executive Director on November, 18, 2019.  Mr. Kirkland has over 35 years’ experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field in both governmental and private sector operations.  He most recently was Director of Operations for the Georgia operations of RHA Health Services, LLC where he oversaw residential and day services for more than 150 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Mr. Kirkland is not new to Maryland, he served as the Executive Director for the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration from 2011 through 2013.  Mr. Kirkland has a B.A. in psychology from the University of Charleston and attended West Virginia University in the Clinical Masters program.

Brenda J. Thiam, Ph.D started as the Educational Director and Assistant Executive Director on November 11, 2019.  Dr. Thiam was previously an autism specialist for Washington County Public Schools from 2007 through 2019 and prior to that was Director of Education at Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC) in Rockville, Maryland.  Dr. Thiam has her B.S. in Physical Education from North Carolina Central University, M Ed. in Education with a concentration in special education from University of Maryland, College Park, a Ph.D. in Education/Special Education Leadership from Capella University as well as a post graduate certificate from Pennsylvania State University in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Since 1955, Linwood Center has been at the forefront of efforts to address the needs of the autism community. Our founder, the late Jeanne M. Simons, was one of the pioneers in the field, and her early breakthrough work remains the basis for our current programs.

Today, Linwood is one of a handful of programs in the United States and one of only three in the state of Maryland that provides comprehensive education and residential programs throughout the lifespan under one service umbrella. We develop lifelong relationships with individuals living with autism and related developmental disabilities from elementary school through retirement and old age.