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September 2012 April 15, 2012. “Walk a Mile for Autism”
Volume 11, Issue 1
IN THIS ISSUE
What Genuis and Autism Have in Common NASET Week in Review, Volume 8, Issue 28
Child prodigies evoke awe, wonder and sometimes jealousy: how can such young children display the kinds of musical or mathematical talents that most adults will never master, even with years of dedicated practice? Lucky for these despairing types, the prevailing wisdom suggests that such comparisons are unfair - prodigies are born, not made (mostly). Practice alone isn't going to turn out the next 6 -year-old Mozart. So finds a recent study of eight young prodigies, which sought to shed some light on the roots of their talent. The prodigies included in the study are all famous (but remain unidentified in the paper), having achieved acclaim and professional status in their fields by the ripe age of 10. Most are musical prodigies; one is an artist and another a math whiz, who developed a new discipline in mathematics and, by age 13, had had a paper accepted for publication in a mathematics journal. Two of the youngsters showed extraordinary skill in two separate fields: one child in music and art (his work now hangs in prestigious galleries the world over), and the other in music and molecular gastronomy (the science behind food preparation — why mayonnaise
becomes firm or why a soufflé swells, for example). He became interested in food at age 10 and, by 11, had carried out his first catering event. All of the prodigies had stories of remarkable early abilities: one infant began speaking at 3 months old and was reading by age 1; two others were reading at age 2. The gastronomist was programming computers at 3. Several children could reproduce complex pieces of music after hearing them just once, at the age most kids are finishing preschool. Many had toured internationally or played Lincoln Center or Carnegie Hall well before age 10. Six of the prodigies were still children at the time of the study, which is slated for publication in the journal Intelligence. The other two participants were grown, aged 19 and 32. The study found a few key characteristics these youngsters had in common. For one, they all had exceptional working memories — the system that holds information active in the mind, keeping it available for further processing. Read more: http:// healthland.time.com/2012/07/10/
ASCC Camp Sunshine 2012 Another successful summer developmental day program was held at a local elementary school. 39 campers enjoyed five weeks of fun activities. See Page 2
ASCC Programs & Events Find information on upcoming programs and events in the enclosed program and calendar pages. See Pages 2/3
Fundraising ASCC families, volunteers, community partners, and ASCC staff came together having a great time raising funds to sustain ASCC programs. See Pages 4/5
What’s New? The Parent Education Program is moving to the Partnership for Children Resource Center! See Page 2
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ASCC Programs—Opportunities for Parents & Children Parent Education Program MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION Please join us on Monday, September 10, 2012, at the Partnership for Children Resource Center 351 Wagoner Drive, Multipurpose Room 343 for a presentation titled: “Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy for Children with Autism” By Apple Boyce, LPA, BCBA For your convenience, 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. You may leave a message to reserve your space. Please be aware that you will not receive a return phone call.
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) Support Group meets every second Tuesday of the month at various Fayetteville restaurants. Focus: Families of adolescents and adults with ASD. Childcare will not be provided. The Autism Breakfast Club (ABC) Support Group meets every 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 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. While every group focuses on a specific 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 led by Amy Perry, ASNC Parent Advocate, is held every first Thursday of the month from 9:00 am—12:00 pm. The Individualized Education Plan Workshop, led by Amy Perry, provides an opportunity for parents and providers to learn all about IEPs. It will be offered quarterly. The Parenting Children with Autism Workshops will be offered every fourth Wednesday of the month by Board Certified Behavioral Analysts. The workshops will have different titles every month covering areas such as social development, communication, social stories, temper tantrums, potty training, etc.
Camp Sunshine, a developmental day camp for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, was held at Loyd Auman Elementary School, from June 25 through July 27, 2012. 39 children, adolescents, and young adults enjoyed five weeks of fun activities! Our campers went swimming, bowling, and skating on a regular basis while the teachers also ensured their academic growth during classroom activities. Exciting times awaited the campers as the Clark Park Nature Center Mobile Educational Trailer came for a visit. Everyone was thrilled! The Museum of the Cape Fear returned to Camp Sunshine with arts and crafts all about steamboats and archeology. For the first time, the Cumberland County Public Library visited camp on a weekly basis to provide a story and art time for the children. What a treat! We would like to thank our parents for entrusting us with their precious children, our teachers and camp directors for a job well done, and our Cumberland County Community Foundation (CCF) Summertime Kids partners for their amazing visits to Camp Sunshine. A special thank you to Cumberland County Schools who supported our camp by providing a venue and free lunches! Financial support received from the CCF, Cumberland County Mental Health Department, and the Ben Lucero Scholarship Fund played an integral part in making this camp possible. Camp Sunshine exemplifies the result of our community coming together to provide a service to children diagnosed with autism and their families! Thank you all for your help in making Camp Sunshine 2012 a great success!
“The teachers and staff are always encouraging, helpful, friendly, and awesome. My child loves this summer camp. Fantastic!” -Camp Sunshine Parent
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September 2012 SUN
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Autism Lunch Club (ALC) Support Group at On The Border on Glensford Drive
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9 am—12 pm Fundraising Night at Newly Diagnosed Texas Roadhouse, Workshop, PFCRC, Sycamore Dairy Road, Room 414 4:00 pm—10:00 pm 5:30 pm—7:00 pm Preschool Support Group, PFCRC, Room 343
IEP Workshop, PFCRC, Room 414 9:30 am—11:00 am Preschool Support Group, PFCRC, Room 343
199:30-11:00 am 20 9:30-11:00 am 21 Autism Breakfast Club Preschool Support (ABC) Support Group, Group, PFCRC, PFCRC, Room 414 Room 343
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Greensboro ASNC Run/Walk for Autism For more information, please call: (336) 333-0197
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Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming events in October:
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October 3 Texas Roadhouse Fundraising Night
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October 12 October 13 Vera Bradley Triangle Run/ Autism Awareness Walk for Autism Bingo Durham, NC
October 20 Hooter’s Charity Golf Tournament, Gates Four Golf and Country Club
with Autism Workshop, PFCRC, Room 414
Group, PFCRC, Room 343
October 19 Ben Lucero Memorial Golf Tournament, Bayonet at Puppy Creek Golf Club
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Spring/Summer Fundraising
The ASCC held its 6th Autism Awareness Golf Tournament on June 6, 2012, at King’s Grant Golf and Country Club. 20 teams of golfers enjoyed a gorgeous morning of golf, followed by a delicious lunch provided by Logan’s Roadhouse, and topped off with surprising door prizes!
6th Annual Autism Awareness Tournament, June 6, 2012 Valley Regional Imaging Players
We would like to thank the following sponsors and donors:
Highland Pediatric Dental
Autism Awareness Golf Tournament Corporate Sponsors:
Randy and Heidi Choice
Beasley Broadcasting
Ron and Liz Gillum
Cape Fear Valley Health
Rudolph and Jenny Singleton
Captain Jerry’s Seafood Family Restaurant, Inc.
Shirley and Vincent Francis
Dr. and Mrs. John C. Pollard EATON Corporation The Cape Fear Beard Coalition organized their very first Mother’s Day Pig Pickin’ and donated all proceeds to the ASCC! Aleasha Brown held an evening of “Zumba for Autism” at the Spring Lake Recreation Center in support of the ASCC! The Northwood Temple Mothers of Preschoolers MOPS chose the ASCC as the recipient of sponsorship monies of their Twice is Nice Consignment Sale!
Hank’s Car Wash Local Edge Logan’s Roadhouse Luigi’s Restaurant
The ASCC would like to thank all organizations who held events in support of our efforts, all sponsors of all events, and all volunteers who worked tirelessly in making these events successful. We are deeply touched by our community’s generosity and sincerely appreciate your support. Thank you!
Spinners Pizza The Apple Crate The Barbeque Hut TRP CPAs, PLLC United Methodist Men Campground U.M.C
McDuffie Pest Control
Autism Awareness Golf Tournament Door Prize Donors:
Paris & Potter Mgt Corp./LLC/CiCi’s Pizza
Alex Bagley by Jerome Scott & Associates The Insurance Guy
Paris & Potter Mgt Corp./KFC & NTR Group
Arnetta Gooden
Pediatric Neurology of NC PA
Carmike Cinemas
The Twisted Jeweler
Chris's Steakhouse
United Steelworkers
Hank's Car Wash
Valley Regional Imaging
Hope Mills Rapid Lube
Autism Awareness Golf Tournament Hole Sponsors:
Huske Hardware
Aaron & Justin Kennedy The ASCC held its 5th Vera Bradley Autism Awareness Bingo in April, and with the help of UNC Pembroke students, the ASCC offered the very first “Walk a Mile for Autism” to the community!
Katherine Fasul
Alex Bagley by Jerome Scott & Associates The Insurance Guy Brickoven Pizzeria Grille and Bar Catherine J. Potter Dena Potter
Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc
Joe's Crab Shack Angelika Pantelakos Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant Luigi's Restaurant Morgan's Chop House Omni Cinema
David and Dr. Debra Japzon Gillum
Paris & Potter Mgmt. Corp.- Cici's Pizza
Dr. and Mrs. George Pantelakos
Paris & Potter Mgmt. Corp. - KFC
Dr. and Mrs. Steven Pantelakos
Rudino's
Erytanian Association
Shear Madness
Frederick's Full Service Salon
Texas Roadhouse
Hank and Anna Finch
Tuttimelon
Haymount Institute for Psych. Svs.
Yvonne Reid
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Vera Bradley Autism Awareness Bingo Gold Level Sponsors: Dr. and Mrs. John C. Pollard Gwen Scott Liz and Ron Gillum The Pilgrim Gifts & Antiques
Vera Bradley Autism Awareness Bingo Silver Level Sponsors: Bob and Ann Lucero Family and Friends of Davis Mello Hank and Anna Finch Shirley and Vincent Francis Square One Counseling
“The work of volunteers is priceless!”
“Donations help sustain our programs!”
We would like to thank the following hard-working volunteers who donated many hours of their time during the months of April, May, and June of 2012:
We would like to thank the following individuals and organizations who have contributed monetary donations to the ASCC during the months of April, May, and June of 2012:
Alexis Nash
Aleasha Brown
Anna Finch
American Legion Post
Austin Gillum
Athena Sarantoulias and Pete Pavlikianidis
Ayleena Daniels Brandy Mello Briana Stanton Catherine Herring Chris Leacock
Cape Beard Coalition Cathy Rice Coastal Family Services Cumberland Community Foundation
Cora Blue
Denise Ferguson
Vera Bradley Autism Awareness Bingo Bronze Level Sponsors:
Cynthia Billops
Grace Roman
Debbie Gillum
Jazzlyn Ford
Anything But Cakes, LLC
Denise Ferguson
Jennifer Loffert
Childcare Network
Dr. John C. Pollard
Cooley’s Restaurant and Pub
Erin Gillum
Francisco G. Japzon, M.D.
Gabriel Rivera
June E Caniel Boutique Katherine Fasul Lewis, Deese, Nance, LLP Peggy’s Hallmark
Heather Wilkerson Jasmine Joseph
Joe's Crab Shack Knights of Columbus Lamb Foundation Latasha Price Leslie Stanfield
Jorge Rivera
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Kalevas
Laura Savage
Mr. and Mrs. Tildon Downing
Lejuan Jones
Nancy Williams
Scott and Deborah Erickson
Mary Potter
Northwood Temple MOPS
Warren Aronson
Monica Jones
Woodmen of the World Insurance
Mykia Blue
Walk A Mile for Autism Donors:
Nicole Vikers
AC Moore Buffalo Wild Wings Crazy Ink and Stitches Elite Training Center
Patricia Boyd Patricia Glass Rachel Jenson Randolph Choice Rayvonda Rowe
Fayetteville PWC
Renee King-Johnson
Givens Performance Art Center
Rose Moredock
Lido’s Restaurant
Sandra Thaggard
Old Navy
Srah Dechhene
Omni Fitness Center Renaissance Day Spa Rockin’ Sweet Treats The Climbing Place Trydent Security
Suzanna Fletcher Timothy Choice Tinisha Snipes Todd McCracken Tony Mello
This summer and fall, join us every first Wednesday of the month, 4:00 pm—10:00 pm, for a fundraising night at Texas Roadhouse on Sycamore Dairy Road!
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September 2012
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Mission Statement: The Autism Society of Cumberland County is committed to providing support and promoting opportunities which enhance the lives of individuals 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 endorse any particular form of treatment, intervention, or therapy. This newsletter allows us to pass along current information in the field of ASD to our families and organization members.
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FY 2012/2013 Board of Directors & Staff Board of Directors:
Staff:
Anna Finch President
Heidi Choice Director of Programs and Outreach
Warren Aronson Vice President Gwen Scott Treasurer
Funded In Part By:
Alvita Blue Program and Outreach Assistant
Brandy Mello Secretary Cynthia Billops Chris Leacock Dr. Suzanna Fletcher
Cumberland Community Foundation