The Echo….
Keeping you informed!
September 2013 Volume 12, Issue 1
ASCC Parent Education Program Monday- September 9, 2013
Iceberg Model of Behavior Figuring out Why “No” Doesn't Work And What Does By: Amber Mackey, M.A., Autism Specialist- Fayetteville TEACCH Center (see pg. 2) IN THIS ISSUE
UNIVERSITY of NC TEACCH AUTISM PROGRAM Mission: The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program creates and cultivates the development of exemplary community-based services, training programs, and research to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and for their families across the lifespan. Vision: To be the global leader in developing, cultivating and disseminating community-based interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.
ASCC Programs & Events Find information on upcoming programs and events in the enclosed program and calendar pages. See Page 2
ASCC Camp Sunshine Memories 2013 See Page 2
The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program is… A University-based system of community regional centers that offers a set of core services along with unique demonstration programs meeting the clinical, training, and research needs of individuals with ASD, their families, and professionals across the state of North Carolina. TEACCH Autism Program, founded by Dr. Eric Schopler in 1972, is a model for other programs around the world. TEACCH Autism Program provides clinical services such as diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent support groups, social play and recreation groups, individual counseling for higher-functioning clients, and supported employment. In addition, TEACCH Autism Program conducts training nationally and internationally and provides consultation for teachers, residential care providers, and other professionals from a variety of disciplines. Research activities include psychological, educational, and biomedical studies. The administrative headquarters of the TEACCH Autism Program are in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and there are seven regional TEACCH Centers around the state of North Carolina.
Spring & Summer Donor & Volunteer Support– Thank you! See Pages 4-5
B-I-N-G-O!! Who is ready for Vera Bradley Bingo Night? See Page 6-7
ASCC Membership Are you interested in becoming a member of the ASCC ? Learn how you can support the ASCC and stay connected with our organization.
See Page 8
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ASCC Programs-Opportunities for Parents and Children Parent Education Program Please join us on Monday, September 9 2013, 6:30 pm at the Partnership for Children Resource Center 351 Wagoner Drive, Multipurpose Room 343 for a presentation titled
“The Iceberg Model of Behavior” by
Amber Mackey, M.A. Autism Specialist Fayetteville TEACCH Center
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) 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 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. 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 is led by Amy Perry, ASNC Parent Advocate, and is held every first Thursday of the month from 9:30 am—12:00 pm. (even calendar months) The Ask the Advocate Workshop is led by Amy Perry, ASNC Parent Advocate, and is held ever first Thursday of the month from 9:30 am-12:00 pm. (odd calendar months) 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 Little Miracles Child Development Services Workshop will be offered every fourth Wednesday of the month by Board Certified Behavioral Analysts. The workshops will cover different parenting topics every month.
ASCC Families and Friends, This summer was a wonderful experience for families, campers, and staff! Past friendships were reestablished, new enrichment experiences were had by all, and most of all special memories were made each day! We were fortunate to host Camp Sunshine again this year at Loyd Auman Elementary School where 41 campers arrived each day with smiles and excitement in their eyes in anticipation for a great day at camp! This summer, campers not only experienced swimming, bowling, and skating each week, but they had the opportunity to attend the movies at Millstone Theatre, participate in Rhythm and Rhyme Story Time, learn about nature during the Clark Park Mobile unit visit, AND learn about the history of the Cape Fear Region during special visits from the Museum of the Cape Fear. Each day our campers had the opportunity to learn and connect with the world around them in such unique experiences. Just to share a few parent comments about Camp Sunshine 2013: “My Child looks forward to attending camp every year!” “Camp Sunshine is a great environment for our kids!” “My daughter had a wonderful camp experience!” We would like to give a special thanks to our parents for placing your trust in our Camp Sunshine staff again this year. In addition, we would like to thank the Cumberland Community Foundation (CCF) Summer Time Kids Grant partners, The Ben Lucero Family and their generous scholarship support, an amazing Camp Sunshine staff, and the generous donations from our community sponsors and partners. Your support allowed the ASCC to host another great year at Camp Sunshine! See you at Camp Sunshine next summer!
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September 2013 Sun
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Labor Day
9:30-11:00 am
ASCC office Closed
ABC Support Group PFCRC RM 414
9:30-11 am Preschool Support Group PFCRC RM 343 9:30 am Newly Diagnosed Workshop PFCRC RM 414
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1:00-4:00 pm iPad
Lending Project 5:45-6:30pm HFA Support Group, PFCRC, RM 414
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6:30-8pm Parent Education Program, PFCRCC, Room 343
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11:30-am Autism Lunch Club (ALC) Support Group at Memphis Barbeque
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1:00-4:00 PM iPad Lending Project PFCRC RM 414
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Dark Ryderz ASCC Charity Ride–PFC
PFCRC RM 414
Reg.– 9:30 am/Ride begins- 10:30 am
Greek Festival– Fri./Sat. 11-00-10:00
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9:30-11am Preschool Support Group
9:00-12:00 pm IPad Lending Project
PFCRC RM 343
PFCRC RM 414
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11:00-1:00 pm
Little Miracles
ASCC Board of Directors Meeting
10-11am Parenting Children with Autism Workshop PFCRC 343
9:30-11am Preschool Support Group
9:00-12:00 pm IPad Lending Project
PFCRC RM 414
PFCRC Room 343
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PFCRC RM 414
PFCRC RM 343
iPads for Autism Lending Project Who?
For children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
What?
FREE iPads for Autism Lending Project
When? Every Monday afternoon from 1-4 pm Every Friday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where? NC
Autism Society of Cumberland County 351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 410 Fayetteville, Register by calling (910) 826-3004/3005
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7th Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament Thank you for another successful Autism Awareness Golf Tournament at King’s Grant Golf Course. Thank you to our corporate sponsors, hole sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and community partners who made this tournament an event to remember. We look forward to seeing you on the ’green’ next year! CORPORATE SPONSORS
HOLE SPONSORS
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS
Valley Regional Imaging
St. Elizabeth’s Seton Catholic Church
Beasley Broadcast Group Inc.
Hank’s Car Wash
Katherine Fasul
Carrabba’s Restaurant
Captain Jerry’s Seafood Family Restaurant
Mary Potter
On the Border
CiCis Pizza
Dr. & Mrs. George Pantelakos
Sammio’s
KFC
Tommy Burns
Hope Mills Rapid Lube
Dr. & Mrs. John Pollard
Community-Based Development Services, Inc.
Morgan’s Chop House
American Federation of Government Employees
Col. David & Dr. Debra Japzon Gillum
Carolina Ale House
Jerome T. Scott & Associates
The Barbeque Hut
Carmike Cinemas
(The Insurance Guy)
Spinners Pizza
Luigi’s Italian Restaurant
Eaton Corporation
Highland Pediatric Dental
KFC
Cape Beard Coalition
Pantelakos Family
Texas Roadhouse
Local Edge
James C. Anderson
Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. United Steel Workers, Local 959
Luigi’s Restaurant Boose Law Office Huske Hardware House Restaurant and Brewery Vincent & Shirley Francis An Affair to Remember United Methodist Men Campground U.M.C. Dena Potter Brickoven Pizzeria Grille & Bar Partnership for Children Frederick’s Full Service Salon Kathy Quinn Jim and Leigh Ann McLean Rudolph & Jenny Singleton Stacy Bledsoe-Merrill Lynch Dr. and Mrs. Steven Pantelakos Jenny Singleton
Joe’s Crabshack
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Donations help sustain our
The work of volunteers is priceless!
Programs and support groups!
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 2013:
We would like to thank the following individuals for their monetary donations and In-Kind donations to the ASCC during the months of April, May, and June of 2013:
Tana Oliver Tildon Downing Eric Williams
Brandy Mello
Anna Finch
Suzanna Fletcher Gwen Scott
Adam Jackson
Misty Surles
Amy Perry
Cheryl Merrit
Destiny Sandoval
Andrew Porter
Mary Potter
Catherine Pollard Sandy Riopel
Sherry Posey
Kim Jones
Ricky Rich
Jacob Brehm
Kinsey Clark
Curtis D. Williams
Jeff Gvabev
Jason Hughes
Ryan Hughes
LeJuane Bowen
Theresa Thompson
Tony Mello
John Pollard
Rosie Arreola
Cynthia Billops
Karl Kumm Laura Oliver Nona Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Tildon Downing Knights of Columbus-Council 2838 Fayetteville Publishing Company Grace Roman Chris Hately Community Based Developmental Services Jackie Jackson Sam Snowdon Investment Company WMU Day Group-Stedman Baptist Church Cape Beard Coalition Odds ’N Ends Fundraising James McLean Mike Bordone Girl Scout Troop 1554 Your Cause Paying Agent for Corporate Giving Program
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.
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Please make checks payable to: Autism Society of Cumberland County 351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 410 Fayetteville, NC 28303
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.
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Funded In Part By:
Board of Directors: Anna Finch, President Gwen Scott, Vice President Brandy Mello, Secretary Chris Leacock , Treasurer John Allen Cynthia Billops Dr. Kelly Charles Ronda Holden Dr. Suzanna Fletcher Staff: Sylvia Adamczyk, Director of Programs & Outreach Alvita Blue, Program & Outreach Assistant
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