My platform is Autism Awareness: The importance of early intervention.  I work as an Applied Behavioral Analysis therapist at The Shafer Center located right here in Reisterstown (132 Business Center Drive).  We will be holding an open house from 11 am until 2 pm the day of the festival (Saturday, September 12) so please stop by to see me, Miss Maryland, and The Shafer Center staff, take part in water games, tattoos, popcorn, and cotton candy!  Also, enter a raffle to win a gift certificate to Mia Carolina's and tour our unique center.