The echo, vol 12, issue 8, April 2014

The Echo….Keeping you informed!

IN THIS ISSUE

ASCC Programs & Events Find information on upcoming programs and events in

the enclosed program and calendar pages.

See Pages 2,5

Autism Awareness Month

See Pages 4,5

Parent Scholarships for ASNC

Workshops– April/May

See Page 2

APRIL IS AUTISM

AWARENESS MONTH

ASCC Parent Education Program

Monday – April 14, 2014 at 6:30 pm

Life Plan Trust Planning for the Financial Future for Your Loved One with an Autism

Spectrum Disorder

Presented by : Presented by : Juanita Moody (see pg. 2)

April 2014 Volume 12, Issue 8

8th Autism Awareness Vera

Bradley Bingo Event See Page 7

http://lifeplantrustnc.org/

ASCC Programs-Opportunities for Parents and Children

Parent Education

Program

Please join us on

Monday, April 14, 2014

6:30 pm

at the

Partnership for Children Resource

Center

351 Wagoner Drive,

Multipurpose Room 343

for a presentation titled

Life Plan Trust

Planning for the Financial Future for

Your Loved on with an Autism Spec-

trum Disorder

Presented by: Juanita MoodyPresented by: Juanita Moody

Free respite care will be available on

site through Community Based Devel-

opmental Services. Please contact

Cynthia Billops at 488-5820 or 488-

4584 to reserve your space at least

24 hours in advance.

ASCC Support Groups

Support Groups provide an opportuni-

ty to share, learn, and connect. Par-

ents, caregivers, guardians, and pro-

fessionals are welcome to participate

in all of our support groups. Please

check the calendar on page three for

meeting dates/times/locations.

The HFA/Asperger’s Support Group

meets every second Monday of the

month, Sep—Nov, Jan—May, immedi-

ately preceding the Parent Education

Program. This group meets in Room

414 of the PFC Resource Center.

Focus: Families of children, adoles-

cents, and adults diagnosed with HFA

or Asperger’s. Childcare will not be

provided.

The Autism Lunch Club (ALC) Support

Group meets every second Tuesday

of the month at various Fayetteville

restaurants. Focus: Families of ado-

lescents and adults with ASD. Child-

care will not be provided.

The Autism Breakfast Club (ABC)

Support Group meets every first and

third Wednesday of the month at the

PFC Resource Center, Room 414.

Focus: Families of children with ASD

up to age 12. Childcare will be provid-

ed.

The Preschool Support Group (The

High Fives) meets weekly on Thurs-

days at the PFC Resource Center,

Room 343. Focus: Families of

young children with ASD ages 1-5

years. Childcare will be provided.

While every group focuses on a spe-

cific age range, parents of children of

all ages are welcome to attend all

support groups!

Workshops

Please call the ASCC office at (910)

826-3004/3005 to register for all

workshops.

The Newly Diagnosed Workshop is led

by Amy Perry, ASNC Parent Advocate,

and is held every first Tuesday of the

month from 9:30 am—12:00 pm.

(odd calendar months)

The Autism Resource Roundtable is

led by Amy Perry, ASNC Autism Re-

source Specialist, and is held every

first Tuesday of the month from 9:30

am-12:00 pm. (even calendar

months)

The Individualized Education Plan

Workshop, led by Amy Perry, provides

an opportunity for parents and provid-

ers to learn all about IEPs. It will be

offered quarterly.

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Parent Scholarships

The ASCC is pleased to announce that we will offer a

limited number of Parent Scholarships to attend work-

shops and trainings offered by the Autism Society of

North Carolina (ASNC) between March and June 2014.

Parents who are interested in attending one of these

workshops, please contact the office at 910-826-

3004/05 for more information.

The IEP Process: Building Success for Your Child at

School

April 15– 10:30 am-1:30 pm

ASNC Main Office– Raleigh, NC

Cost- $30 per couple/$20 for a parent

Beyond the IEP Basics

May 8– 10:00 am-12:00 am

ASNC Main Office– Raleigh, NC

Cost- $30 per couple/$20 for a parent

2014

Camp Sunshine Parent

Intake Appointments

Parents of accepted campers, please be sure to sched-

ule your mandatory intake appointment by calling (910)

826-3004/3005! Intake forms were due on April 1,

2014 and must be on file prior to the intake appoint-

ment. Thank you for your help in preparing for another

fun summer!

Camp Sunshine Direct Care Staff will be selected this

month. Interviews will be scheduled and all staff will be

notified of employment no later than April 30, 2014.

Volunteers are needed to make Camp Sunshine a great

success. Please contact our office at (910) 826-

3004/3005 to find out how you can make a difference!


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 9:30-11:00 am

ABC Support Group

PFCRC RM 414

3

9::30-11:00 am Preschool Support Group

PFCRC RM 343

4 9:00-12:00 pm

iPad Lending Project

PFCRC RM 414

5

6 7 1:00-4:00 pm


PFC RM 414

8 9:30-12:00 pm

Autism Resource Roundtable

PFCRC RM 414

9

10

9:30-11:00 am Preschool Support Group

PFCRC RM 343

11 9:00-12:00 pm


PFCRC RM 414

12

13 14 1:00-4:00 pm iPad

Lending Project, PFCRC

RM 414

5:45-6:30pm HFA Support

Group, PFCRC, RM 414

6:30-8pm Parent Education

Program, PFCRC RM 343

15 11:30 am Autism

Lunch Club (ALC)

Support Group

Cheddars

16 9:30-11:00 am

ABC Support Group

PFCRC RM 414

17

9:30-11:00 am Preschool Support Group

PFCRC RM 414

18 9:00-12:00 pm


PFCRC RM 343

19 10:30 am-Rhythm

and Rhyme

Sensory Story time

Hope Mills Library

20 21 1:00-4:00 pm


PFCRC RM 414

22 11:00-1:00 pm

ASCC Board of

Directors Meeting

PFCRC RM 414

23

24 9:30-11:00 am

Preschool Support

Group

PFCRC RM 414

25

26

27 28 1:00-4:00 pm


PFCRC RM 414

29

30

April 2014

SAVE THE DATE!!!

8TH AUTISM AWARENESS VERA BRADLEY BINGO

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2014– 6:00 PM– ST.PATRICK’S CHURCH

2844 Village Drive, Fayetteville NC

Vera Bradley Bingo Night! (doors open at 5:00 pm)

SAVE THE DATE!!

THE 3RD AUTISM AWARENESS PIG

PICKIN’

MAY 10, 2014


Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month?

What is autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of developmental disabilities that affect a person’s ability to

understand what they see, hear, and otherwise sense. It is a brain disorder that impacts communication, social

interaction, and behavior. Individuals with ASD typically have difficulty understanding verbal and nonverbal

communication and learning appropriate ways of relating to other people, objects, and events. No two people

with ASD are the same. As its name implies, ASD is a spectrum disorder that affects individuals differently and

with varying degrees of severity. Additionally, ASD is often found in combination with other disabilities.

How common is autism?

Autism spectrum disorder is the second most common developmental disability following intellectual disabili-

ties. ASD is more common than childhood cancer, cystic fibrosis, and multiple sclerosis combined. It is estimat-

ed that one out of every 88 people born today has some form of ASD. Roughly translated, this means as many

as 2 million Americans today are believed to have some form of autism. And this number is on the rise. Based

on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing at a

startling rate of 10-17 percent per year. Autism knows no boundaries of race, ethnicity, social status, family in-

come, lifestyle, or educational levels and can affect any family and any child. Although the overall incidence of

autism is consistent around the globe, it is on average 4 to 5 times more likely to occur in boys than in girls.

Information for kids:

People with ASD are born with brains that work differently than others, so they learn differently. Many times a

person with ASD will have a hard time talking with people and understanding what they are saying. Some people

with ASD cannot talk, while others talk a lot. Certain things may not feel, sound, smell, or taste the same to a

person with ASD, and sometimes this difference is upsetting. Sometimes people with ASD rock back and forth

or wave their arms and hands. They may not know they are doing this or how it looks to others. It is important to

remember that each person is different whether or not he or she has ASD. We all have unique qualities that

make us special.

What is the ASCC doing?

Join us as we raise awareness in our community:

· World Autism Day - Light It Up Blue for Autism, Apr 2

· April Parent Education Meeting, Apr 14

· Public Service Announcements with Beasley Broadcasting Station

· Autism Awareness Feature Story in the Fayetteville Observer

· Autism Awareness Ad in the Fayetteville Observer

· 8th Autism Awareness Vera Bradley Bingo Event, Apr 25

·


The seventh annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2014. Every year, au-

tism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising

and awareness-raising events. How will you celebrate? To share your events,

please "Like" the World Autism Awareness Day page on Facebook and submit your

events by posting the information on the wall.

Join ASCC in celebrating

Autism Awareness Month,

by showing your support with an Autism

Awareness yard sign available at the

ASCC office for purchase.

Purchase yours for $15.00

Thank your child’s teachers and others who

make a difference in your child’s life.

What can YOU do to spread AUTISM AWARENESS?

Raise awareness on April 2, 2014 World Autism Day, and “Light It Up Blue” by in-

serting blue light bulbs in your porch lights and businesses.

Write a letter/article for your

child’s school newsletter or

your church bulletin.

Post, Tweet & Share. Social Media is a great way to

spread the word about autism awareness!

Create a display board for your child’s ele-

mentary school, YMCA, or place of wor-

ship.

Provide ASCC brochures to

your pediatrician’s office,

your child care center, your

child’s school, your church,

and other local agencies.

Wear your ASCC t-shirt and

initiate conversations about

autism.

http://www.facebook.com/worldautismawarenessday


8th Annual Autism Awareness Golf

Tournament

King’s Grant Golf Course

The ASCC is excited to announce we will host our 8th Annual Autism Awareness Golf

Tournament on Saturday, May 31, 2014! This year’s tournament will take place at King’s

Grant Golf Course and ‘tee’ off time will be at 8:00 am. We invite you to be an event

SPONSOR and help us make this year’s event a success !!

Corporate Sponsor— Level 1

$1000

Includes:

Hole Sponsorship

Two 4-man Teams

Logo on Print Material

(Due Date: April 24, 2014)

Corporate Sponsor—Level 2

$500

Includes:

Hole Sponsorship

One 4-man Team

Logo on Print Material

(Due Date: April 24, 2014)

Hole Sponsor

$100

Includes:

Hole signage with name or

company name

(May be in honor of someone)

(Due Date: May 16, 2014)

For more information or additional sponsorship or team application forms please call (910) 826-3004/3005. Please make checks

payable to the Autism Society of Cumberland County and mail completed forms to the Autism Society of Cumberland County, 351

Wagoner Drive, Suite 410, Fayetteville, NC 28303.

Team Application (due May 21)

8th Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament

Team Name_________________________________________

Team Captain ______________________________________________________ Phone Number ______________________________

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

2nd Player ______________________________________________________ Phone Number ______________________________

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

3rd Player ______________________________________________________ Phone Number ______________________________

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

4th Player ______________________________________________________ Phone Number ______________________________

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fee Per Player: $60 Fee Includes: Golf Cart, Green Fees, Range Balls, Lunch (Logan’s Roadhouse)

Sponsorships and Donation Form (Check one or more of the following)

Name of Sponsor or Company Name ____________________________________________ Contact Person_______________________

Mailing Address___________________________________________________________ Phone number__________________________


351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 410

Fayetteville, NC 28303

Tel: 910-826-3004/3005

Fax: 910-868-5881

E-mail: [email protected]

www.autismcc.org

“Supporting Individuals Within The Autism Spectrum”

Winner of the Autism Society of

North Carolina affiliate of the Year

Award—1996, 2002, & 2003

Membership & Donations

Return Service Requested

The Autism Society of Cumberland

County is an affiliate of the Autism

Society of North Carolina.

Mission Statement:


County is committed to providing

support and promoting opportunities

which enhance the lives of individu-

als within the autism spectrum and

their families.

Vision Statement:


County strives to create a community

where people within the autism

spectrum and their families receive

respect, services, and supports

based on individual differences,

needs, and preferences.

Disclaimer:


County does not take any position

regarding studies of ASD, nor en-

dorse any particular form of treat-

ment, intervention, or therapy. This

newsletter allows us to pass along

current information in the field of

ASD to our families and organization

members.

Please make checks payable to:

Autism Society of Cumberland County

351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 410

Fayetteville, NC 28303

Name:

Parent/Caregiver Professional

Sibling Individual with ASD

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

A great way to help support our program is to

become a member. As a member of the ASCC, you

enjoy voting rights during membership meetings,

you are eligible for election to the Board of

Directors, and you receive priority for conference

scholarships. Membership is effective for one year.

Please remember the ASCC with your tax-deductible

charitable contribution. Thank you!

Annual Membership ($10.00)

Donation $_________

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Cumberland Community

Foundation

Board of Directors:

Anna Finch, President

Gwen Scott, Vice President

Brandy Mello, Secretary

Chris Leacock , Treasurer

John Allen

Cynthia Billops

Dr. Kelly Charles

Dr. Suzanna Fletcher

Ronda Holden

Staff:

Sylvia Adamczyk, Director of Programs & Outreach

Alvita Blue, Program & Outreach Assistant

April 2014 The Echo Volume 12, Issue 8

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