The Echo….Keeping you informed!

IN THIS ISSUE

ASCC Programs & Events Find information on upcoming programs and events in the enclosed program and calen-

dar pages.

See Page 2

Vera Bradley Bingo Sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors the ASCC had an-

other successful Bingo Event!

See page 2

ASCC Workshops

See Page 2

ASCC Holiday Hours The ASCC Office will be closed from Dec. 24-

26 and on Dec. 31, 2013.

See Page 3

The Board of Directors and Staff

of the Autism Society of Cumberland County

wish you and your family Peace, Joy, and Happiness

during the Holiday Season and the New Year.

December 2013 Volume 12, Issue 4

Tis’ the Season for Giving...

During this joyous

season of giving,

please consider

making a donation

to the ASCC. All do-

nations, no matter

the size, are truly

appreciated and will

help us continue the

work that we do to

support our families.

As the end of the

year draws near, we

want to thank all of

you who supported

us throughout the

year with your volun-

teer time, in-kind

contributions and

monetary donations.

Your support has

made a tremendous

difference in helping

us in our mission to

support families of

individuals with ASD.

Thank you!

ASCC Programs-Opportunities for Parents and Children

Parent Education

Program

Please note there will be no Parent

Education Program held in December.

The next Parent Education Program

will be offered on January 14, 2013.

More information will be provided in

the January 2014 issue of The Echo.

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 provid-

ed.

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 Autism Resource

Specialist, and is held every first

Thursday 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

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 Ana-

lysts. The workshops will cover differ-

ent parenting topics every month.

The Echo I Issue 4, December 2013 2

Thank You!

On October 18 2013, the ASCC held its 7th Vera Bradley

Autism Awareness Bingo, and we couldn’t have done it with-

out your generous support! Sponsors, players, and volun-

teers made the evening a great success. We are grateful for

your continued support! We would like to thank our spon-

sors:

Gold Level Sponsors:

Dr. & Mrs. John C. Pollard

Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Scott

Little Miracles Child Development Services

Jersey Mike’s Subs, Bordeaux

Silver Level Sponsors:

Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Choice

Debra Japzon Gillum, Ph.D.

Drs. Curtis and Kelly Charles

Mr. & Mrs. Hank Finch

Mr. & Mrs. John Allen

Sista-Herd

Community Based Developmental Services

Mr. and Mrs. Dell Locklear

Bronze Level Sponsors:

Merrill Hall

Donald Smith

Family of Davis Mello

Ronda Holden

Pamela Jackson

HFA/Asperger’s Support Group Are you looking for a support group where you can build new relationships with others

who have high-functioning autism?

Do you want to be a part of a support group where you can share YOUR ideas with

others about being an “Aspie” and how you see the world around you?

Join us every 2nd Monday at 5:45 pm in the CCPFC Room 414 to share your experi-

ences others like you. The HFA/Asperger's Support Group will meet again on January

14, 2014.

The Echo I Issue 4, December 2013 3

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 1:00-4:00 pm iPad

Lending Project

PFC RM 414

3 9:30-12:00 pm

Autism Resource Roundtable

PFCRC RM 414

4 9:30-11:00 am

ABC Support Group

PFCRC RM 414

5

9:30-11:00 am Preschool Support Group

PFCRC RM 343

Hanukkah

Nov. 27—Dec 5

6 9:00-12:00 pm iPad

Lending Project

PFCRC RM 414

7

8

9 1:00-4:00 pm iPad

Lending Project

PFC RM 414

10 11:30 am Autism

Lunch Club (ALC)

Support Group

Red Lobster

11

12

9:30-11:00 am Preschool Support Group

PFCRC RM 343

13

9:00-12:00 pm iPad

Lending Project

PFCRC RM 414

14

15 16 1:00-4:00 pm iPad

Lending Project,

PFCRC RM 414

17

18 9:30-11:00 am

ABC Support Group

PFCRC RM 414

19

9:30-11:00 am Preschool Support Group

PFCRC RM 343

20 9:00-12:00 pm iPad

Lending Project

PFCRC RM 414

2110:30 am

Rhythm and Rhyme

Sensory Story time

with SANTA

Hope Mills Library

22 23

24 Christmas Eve

ASCC Office

Closed

25 Christmas Day

ASCC Office

Closed

26 ASCC Office

Closed

Kwanzaa Dec. 26– Jan. 1

27

28

29 3010:30 am

Rhythm and

Rhyme

Sensory Story time

North Regional

Branch Library

31

New Year’s Eve

ASCC Office

Closed

December 2013

351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 410

Fayetteville, NC 28303

Tel: 910-826-3004/3005

Fax: 910-868-5881

E-mail: autismcc@ccpfc.org

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:

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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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

Ronda Holden

Dr. Suzanna Fletcher

Staff:

Sylvia Adamczyk, Director of Programs & Outreach

Alvita Blue, Program & Outreach Assistant

December 2013 The Echo Volume 12, Issue 4

FY 2013/2014 Board of Directors & Staff Funded In Part By:

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