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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 Page 2/3
Save the Date Help support the ASCC by sponsoring or attending one
of our upcoming fundraisers.
See Page 6,7
Camp Intake Appointments Information on scheduling intake appointments and
the next steps in the application process.
See Page 2
Autism Awareness Month Important information on Autism Awareness Month
activities.
See Page 4,5
April 2015 Volume 13, Issue 8
ASCC Parent Education PresentationASCC Parent Education Presentation
Monday – April 13, 2015 at 6:30 pm
““Supporting and Educating Siblings About AutismSupporting and Educating Siblings About Autism” ”
Presented by : Presented by : Laura Savage, Psychometric Technician, Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric (see pg. 2)
Do you struggle to provide balance, attention and care among your child with autism and his/her sibling(s)? Do you worry about how
autism in your family impacts your other children? This presentation provides tips and information for parents about what it is like
from a sibling’s perspective, how to talk to your other children about autism, and provide developmentally appropriate information
about the label.
I am often asked to describe the experi-
ence of raising a child with a disability - to
try to help people who have not shared
that unique experience to understand it,
to imagine how it would feel. It's like
this......
When you're going to have a baby, it's like
planning a fabulous vacation trip - to Italy.
You buy a bunch of guide books and make
your wonderful plans. The Coliseum. The
Michelangelo David. The gondolas in Ven-
ice. You may learn some handy phrases in
Italian. It's all very exciting.
After months of eager anticipation, the
day finally arrives. You pack your bags and
off you go. Several hours later, the plane
lands. The stewardess comes in and says,
"Welcome to Holland."
"Holland?!?" you say. "What do you mean
Holland?? I signed up for Italy! I'm sup-
posed to be in Italy. All my life I've
dreamed of going to Italy."
But there's been a change in the flight
plan. They've landed in Holland and there
you must stay.
The important thing is that they haven't
taken you to a horrible, disgusting, filthy
place, full of pestilence, famine and dis-
ease. It's just a different place.
So you must go out and buy new guide
books. And you must learn a whole new
language. And you will meet a whole new
group of people you would never have
met.
It's just a different place. It's slower-paced
than Italy, less flashy than Italy. But after
you've been there for a while and you
catch your breath, you look around.... and
you begin to notice that Holland has wind-
mills....and Holland has tulips. Holland
even has Rembrandts.
But everyone you know is busy coming
and going from Italy... and they're all brag-
ging about what a wonderful time they
had there. And for the rest of your life, you
will say "Yes, that's where I was supposed
to go. That's what I had planned."
And the pain of that will never, ever, ever,
ever go away... because the loss of that
dream is a very very significant loss.
But... if you spend your life mourning the
fact that you didn't get to Italy, you may
never be free to enjoy the very special, the
very lovely things ... about Holland.
c1987 by Emily Perl Kingsley.
All rights reserved
Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley
In the event the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, the ASCC will send out notification by email.
ASCC Programs-Opportunities for Parents and Children
Parent Education
Program
Please join us on
Monday, April 13, 2015
6:30 pm at the
Partnership for Children
Resource Center
351 Wagoner Drive,
Multipurpose Room 343
for a presentation titled
“Supporting and Educating
Siblings About Autism”
by
Laura Savage, M.Ed.,
Psychometric Technician,
Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric
Free respite care will be available on
site through Community Based
Developmental 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
opportunity to share, learn, and
connect. Parents, caregivers,
guardians, and professionals 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,
immediately preceding the Parent
Education Program. This group
meets in Room 414 of the PFC
Resource Center. Focus: Families of
children, adolescents, and adults
diagnosed with HFA or Asperger’s.
Childcare will not be provided.
The Autism Lunch Club (ALC) Sup-
port Group meets every second
Tuesday of the month at various
Fayetteville restaurants. Focus:
Families of adolescents and adults
with ASD. Childcare will not be pro-
vided.
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
provided.
The Preschool Support Group (The
High Fives) meets weekly on
Thursdays at the PFC Resource
Center, Room 343. Focus: Families
of young children with ASD ages 1-5
years. Childcare will be provided.
Workshops
Please call the ASCC office at (910)
826-3004/3005 to register for all
workshops.
The After the Diagnosis Workshop is
led by Amy Perry, ASNC Parent Advo-
cate, and is held every first Tuesday
of the month from 9:30 am—12:00
pm. (odd calendar months)
Autism Resource Roundtable is led
by Amy Perry, ASNC Autism Resource
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, pro-
vides an opportunity for parents and
providers to learn all about IEPs. It
will be offered quarterly.
Please Note: In the event a program or meeting is cancelled due to in-clement weather, the ASCC will send
out notification by email.
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Parents of accepted campers, please be sure to
schedule your mandatory intake appointment by call-
ing (910) 826-3004/3005! Intake forms are due on
April 3, 2015 and must be on file prior to the intake
appointment. 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,
2015.
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 differ-
ence!
Join the ASCC in celebrating
Autism Awareness Month, by show-
ing your support with an Autism Aware-
ness yard sign available at the ASCC of-
fice for purchase.
Purchase yours for $15.00
2015
Camp
Sunshine
Update
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 ABC Support Group 9:30 - 11am Multi-Purpose Rm 343
2 Preschool Support Group 10am-12pm Multi-Purpose Rm 343
World Autism Awareness Day
3
Wicked Jeeps Fundraiser 6 - 10 p.m. Hop in the Park,
Festival Park
Good Friday
Office Closed
4
5 6 7 Autism Resource Roundtable Workshop 9:30 am - noon Multipurpose Rm. 343
8 9 Preschool Support Group 10am-12pm Multi-Purpose Rm 343
10 11
12 13 HFA Support Group 5:45pm Conference Rm 414
Parent Education Program 6:30pm Multi-Purpose Rm 343
14 IEP Workshop 9:30 am—noon Multipurpose Rm 343 Autism Lunch Club (ALC) Support Group 11:30 am - Red Robin
15 ABC Support Group 9:30 - 11am Multi-Purpose Rm 343
16 Preschool Support Group 10am-12pm Conference Rm B
17 18
19 20 21 22 23 Preschool Support Group 10am-12pm Multi-Purpose Rm 343
24
10th Vera 10th Vera 10th Vera Bradley Bingo Bradley Bingo Bradley Bingo
6:00 pm St. Patrick’s Church
25
26 27 28 ASCC Board of Directors Meeting 11 am - 1pm Conference Rm B
29 30 Preschool Support Group 10am-12pm Multi-Purpose Rm 343
April 2015April 2015
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Cape Beard Annual
Pig Pickin’
To Benefit the ASCC
Saturday, May 16, 2015
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April is Autism Awareness Month!
What is Autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of developmental disabilities—including classic autism, pervasive developmental disorder-not oth-
erwise specified (PDD-NOS), Rett’s Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, and Asperger’s Syndrome—that affect a person’s ability to under-
stand 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, ob-
jects, 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?
It is estimated that one out of every 68 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 Centers for Disease Control and Preven-
tion, the prevalence of Autism has increased 289.5% over the last 12 years. 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 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
iPads for Autism Project, April 14
10th Vera Bradley Autism Awareness Bingo
Public Service Announcements with Beasley Broadcasting Station
Indoor Billboard advertising with Only N Door Digital Billboards
Autism Awareness Feature Story in the Fayetteville Observer
Autism Awareness Ad in the Fayetteville Observer
What Can You do?
Raise awareness on April 2, 2015, World Autism Day, and “Light It Up Blue” by inserting blue light bulbs in your porch lights
Write a letter/article for your child’s school newsletter or your church bulletin
Create a display board for your child’s elementary school, YMCA, or place of worship
Thank your child’s teachers and others who make a difference in your child’s life
Provide ASCC brochures to your pediatrician’s office, your child care center, your child’s school, your church, and other local agen-
cies
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The ASCC is pleased to announce that we will offer a limited number of Parent Scholarships to attend workshops and
trainings offered by the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) now through June 2015. Parents who are interested
in attending one of these workshops, please contact the office at 910-826-3005/3004 for more information.
The eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2015. Every year, autism organizations around the world
celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. To help raise autism awareness within our
community, The Autism Society of Cumberland County will be at two different events on this day. We will be at Hope
Mills Middle School from 8:30—11:30 a.m. to participate in their Viking Trek with their students, parents, and fac-
ulty and at the Dorothy Gilmore Center that evening to attend the SEPTA Spring Fling and Parent Resource Fair.
How will you celebrate? Use #LIUB to share your experience across social media and help light the world up blue
this April!
Parent Scholarships Available
What Can YOU Do to Light It Up Blue?
How does Lighting It Up Blue Help?
Increases world knowledge of autism and promotes autism
awareness
Educates public about the importance of early diagnosis and
early intervention
Celebrates the unique talents and skills of people with autism
How can you Light It Up Blue?
Change outdoor or indoor white bulbs to blue bulbs.
Tint windows with blue gel sheets
Ask family, friends, and coworkers to wear blue
Turn your Facebook or Twitter profile picture blue
Light It Up Blue is a unique global campaign that kicks off Autism Awareness Month in April and
helps raise awareness about the disorder. Thousands of iconic landmarks, buildings, hotels, bridg-
es, and retail stores join the hundreds of thousands of homes and communities around the globe
that “light blue” to spread autism awareness.
World Autism Awareness Day
Journey to Adulthood
April 16– 9:00 am-12:00 pm
ASNC Main Office– Raleigh, NC
Cost- $30 per couple/$20 for a parent
IEP Basics: Frequently Asked Questions
May 22– 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Webinar
Cost- $10 per participant
Wading Through Therapy Questions:
Where to Begin?
May 27– 10:00 am-11:30 am
Webinar
Cost- $10 per participant
Show Us How You Light It Up Blue!
Support Autism Awareness by sending us a photo showing how you celebrate Autism Awareness Day or how you Light It Up Blue!
Submit your photos to [email protected] or mail to 351 Wagoner Dr., Suite 410, Fayetteville, NC 28303. Deadline is Wednesday,
April 1, 2015. Selected photos will be published in a future edition of The Echo or on the ASCC website. Please note that photos sub-
mitted will become the property of the ASCC and will not be returned.
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9th Annual Autism Awareness
Golf Tournament
King’s Grant Golf Course
The ASCC is excited to announce we will host our 9th Annual Autism Awareness Golf
Tournament on Saturday, May 30, 2015! 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, 2015)
Corporate Sponsor—Level 2
$500
Includes:
Hole Sponsorship
One 4-man Team
Logo on Print Material
(Due Date: April 24, 2015)
Hole Sponsor
$120
Includes:
Hole signage with name or
company name
(May be in honor of someone)
(Due Date: May 15, 2015)
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.
9th 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: $65 Fee Includes: Golf Cart, Green Fees, Range Balls, Lunch
Sponsorships and Donation Form (Check one or more of the following)
Name of Sponsor or Company Name ________________________________________ Contact Person___________________________
Mailing Address_________________________________________________________ Phone number__________________________
Team Application (due May 20)
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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 The Autism Society of Cumberland
County is an affiliate of the Autism
Society of North Carolina.
Mission Statement:
The Autism Society of Cumberland
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:
The Autism Society of Cumberland
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:
The Autism Society of Cumberland
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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April 2015 The Echo Volume 13, Issue 8
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Board of Directors:
Anna Finch, President
Gwen Scott, Vice President
Brandy Mello, Secretary
Chris Leacock , Treasurer
John Allen
Cynthia Billops
Melissa Reed
Eric Williams
Staff:
Jeannie Hodges, Director of Programs & Outreach
Jennifer Lyden, Program & Outreach Assistant
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