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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
2015 ASNC Conference Learn more about the upcoming conference and
ASCC scholarship opportunity!
See Page 7
Camp Sunshine Camp Sunshine applications will be accepted from Monday, January 5 through Friday, January 30,
2015.
See Pages 4-6
January 2015 Volume 13, Issue 5
ASCC Parent Education Presentation
Monday – January 12, 2015 at 6:30 pm
“Organizing the Day for Success”
Presented by : Presented by : Louise Buchholz Southern, M. Ed., BCBA Lead Trainer and Behavior Analyst, ASNC
Does your loved one with ASD have difficulty structuring his or her day? Does he or she experience anxiety over a change in routine? Please join
us for a presentation on the importance of using visual supports and structure to help individuals with autism organize themselves around time
and activities, to support them in understanding what will happen, and to outline behavioral expectations. Strategies and examples will be pro-
vided that are relevant across age ranges and levels of functioning.
Autism and Winter Weather : Tips to Avoid Cold Weather Dangers
“Autism & Cold Weather Dangers: Teen Needs Help Transitioning to Winter, ”(2014, Dec. 12). Autism Speaks.
T he cold weather
blasted into many
parts of the coun-
try this year, intensifying
the challenges many
families affected by au-
tism face during the win-
ter months. Psychologist
Stephanie Weber of the Kelly O’Leary Center
for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati
Children’s Hospital Medical Center offers her
tips for easing the transition into the winter
season:
Ease Into the Change
Begin with putting summer clothing
away and out of sight. If your child asks
where it has gone, simply state, “It’s not
available until the weather is warm
again.”
Identify a reward to help motivate your
child to wear his or her coat. Provide
rewards for each small success or use a
token or sticker board to earn “points”
toward a reward.
Practice wearing the coat. Use a timer to
manage the task of keeping the coat on
for increasing periods of time. Build on
each of your child’s successes with posi-
tive reinforcements such as a short car-
toon break, stickers, etc.
Make It a Habit
Since your goal is to have your child put
on his or her coats before going out in
cold weather, make this part of your
morning routine. Add this new step to a
visual or written schedule.
To help your child master this change in
routine, use a simple mantra such as,
“The weather is cold. We wear our coats
outside.” With consistent repetition this
may help your child understand your
expectation and make the connection to
protection from the cold.
Use a social story to help incorporate
this change in routine and to help your
child understand expectations.
Take a Break
Many children who love to be outside
have difficulty when cold weather con-
fines them indoors. Alternate your
child’s need to be outdoors with “warm
up” breaks indoors, and use positive
reinforcement to transition your child to
an indoor activity.
To view the article in its entirety, go to:
www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2014/12/12/autism-cold-
weather-dangers-teen-needs-help-transitioning-winter
ASCC Programs-Opportunities for Parents and Children
Parent Education Parent Education
Program Program
Please join us on
Monday, January 12, 2015,
6:30 pm at the
Partnership for Children
Resource Center
351 Wagoner Drive,
Multipurpose Room 343
for a presentation entitled
“Organizing the Day
For Success”
By
Louise Buchholz Southern
M.Ed., BCBA
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 Support Group meets every
second Monday of the month, Sep—
Nov, Jan—May, immediately preced-
ing the Parent Education Program.
This group meets in Room 414 of the
PFC Resource Center. Focus: Fami-
lies of children, adolescents, and
adults diagnosed with HFA.. Child-
care 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 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
(IEP) Workshop, led by Amy Perry,
provides an opportunity for parents
and providers to learn all about IEPs.
It will be offered quarterly.
The Echo I Issue 5, January 2015 2
A SCC families enjoyed an evening of fun and
festivities on Saturday, December 13 at the
FireAntz Hockey game. The FireAntz, who beat
Huntsville 4-1, were hosting an Autism Aware-
ness Night which focused on families of children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Our families enjoyed VIP treatment, including
concierge service, reserved seating, and free
tickets to the game. In addition, the lighting and
sound were adjusted to make the game more
sensory-friendly for our families. Festivities in-
cluded the puck drop by ASCC board member
John Allen and his son Andrew, activities on ice,
an arts and craft station for the kids and plenty
of free pizza!
In honor of the evening, players sported custom
jerseys which were auctioned off following the
game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the
ASCC.
Photos By Ray/Rachel Ray-Webb
ASCC Board Member John Allen and son Andrew drop the
puck at the Dec. 13 FireAntz Game.
ASCC Families Celebrate
at Autism Awareness
The Echo I Issue 5, January 2015 3
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
New Year’s Day
Office Closed
2 3
4 5 6 After the Diagnosis Workshop 9:30 am—12pm Multi-Purpose Rm 343
7 ABC Support Group 9:30 - 11am Multi-Purpose Rm 343
8 Preschool Support Group 10am-12pm Multi-Purpose Rm 343
9 10
11 12 HFA Support Group 5:45pm Conference Rm 414
Parent Education Program 6:30pm Multi-Purpose Rm 343
13 Autism Lunch Club (ALC) Support Group 11:30 am - Casual Jack’s
iPads for Autism 1 - 4pm Conference Rm 414
14
15 Preschool Support Group 10am-12pm Multi-Purpose Rm 343
16
Teacher MiniTeacher MiniTeacher Mini---GrantGrantGrant
Applications DueApplications DueApplications Due
17
18 19 20 21 ABC Support Group 9:30 - 11am Multi-Purpose Rm 343
22 Preschool Support Group 10am-12pm Multi-Purpose Rm 343
23 24
25 26 27
ASCC Board of
Directors Meeting
11 am - 1pm Conference Rm 414
28 29 Preschool Support Group 10am-12pm Multi-Purpose Rm 343
30
Applications DueApplications DueApplications Due
31
January 2015January 2015
Submit Camp Sunshine
applications beginning
January 5 through
January 30.
Camp
Sunshine
The Echo I Issue 5, January 2015 4
Dear Families:
Enclosed in this newsletter, please find the 2015 Camp Sunshine Application
along with the 2015 Camp Sunshine Financial Assistance Scholarship Application.
Camp Sunshine is a 5-6 week state-licensed developmental day camp providing
services from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, to campers, ages 3 to
21 years of age, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). All campers must have an evaluation with a diagno-
sis of ASD and must reside in Cumberland County.
Please complete the application in its entirety and return it along with a copy of your child’s most recent IEP, diagnosis,
and current photograph of your child to our office. If your child is 18 or older, you will also need to submit proof of legal
guardianship. If you do not have legal guardianship of your child, please contact the ASCC office for guidance immedi-
ately. Applications will be accepted from Monday, January 5, 2015 thru Friday, January 30, 2015. The ASCC office is
open Monday—Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. If your child attended Camp Sunshine between 2008 and 2014, a diagnosis
is already on file in our office, and an additional copy will not have to be submitted. A $10.00 non-refundable registra-
tion fee must be submitted with the application.
Camp Sunshine slots fill up quickly, sometimes before the submission deadline, and applications are accepted on a
first-come first-serve basis. Families will be notified of their acceptance no later than March 6, 2015.
It is our intent to provide individualized quality services to your child. Field trips to various locations including bowling,
skating, and swimming, along with special camp visitors will also be offered. Upon acceptance into Camp Sunshine
2015, parents will be required to complete a detailed parent packet and visit the ASCC office for an in-depth parent in-
take interview. The purpose of the interview is to get to know you, the parent, as the first teacher of your child. Upon
the completion of required forms, you will receive the Camp Parent Handbook, and with your help, we will create an in-
dividualized service plan carefully taking into consideration your child’s IEP and your expectations for camp. Preschool
age children must be accompanied by a current IEP or other qualifying document (i.e. for home-schooled children). Combin-
ing these two most valuable elements will ensure a positive camp experience for your child.
While dates and camp fee information will be provided along with the parent packet at a later time, payment of parent
fees will be due during the Parent Intake Interview to be held during April 2015. Payment options will be available. Fi-
nancial assistance is available to families experiencing financial difficulties. To be considered for a scholarship, please
complete the Camp Sunshine Financial Assistance Scholarship Application printed on the back of the camp application
and return it along with supporting documents no later than January 30, 2015. The ASCC Scholarship Committee will
carefully select scholarship recipients based on their needs. Scholarship recipients will be notified prior to the Parent
Intake Interview and will have to pay either partial or no camp parent fees. We are honored to offer this program as a
result of the Ben Lucero Scholarship Fund established by Bob and Ann Lucero in memory of their son, Ben.
In an effort to reduce the administrative costs and tasks in our office, we are asking that you please share your email
address on the application. We hope to correspond with you via email to ensure all administrative requirements are
met.
Please keep this letter in your files and return the camp application, scholarship application, supporting documents,
your child’s current IEP, the most recent diagnosis (if your child is new to Camp Sunshine), and current photograph of
your child, along with the $10.00 non-refundable application fee to the ASCC office at 351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 410,
no later than January 30, 2015. For more information, please call (910) 826-3005/3004.
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Autism Society of Cumberland County
Camp Sunshine Developmental Day Program Application 2015
Child’s Full Name _________________________________________________________________________________________
Child's Age ________________________________ Date of Birth ___________________________________________________
Current School/Program/Teacher’s name _____________________________________________________________________
Parent Name ____________________________________________________ Cell # __________________________________
Place of Employment _____________________________________________ Work #__________________________________
Parent Name____________________________________________________ Cell # ___________________________________
Place of Employment ______________________________________________ Work #_________________________________
Home Address ___________________________________________________ Zip Code _______________________________
Email Address____________________________________________________ Home # _________________________________
Is your child in a traditional or year-round school? (Circle one) year-round traditional
How many days per week will your child attend? (Circle one) 3 days 4 days 5 days
Which days will your child attend? (Circle all that apply) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Is your child a new/returning Camp Sunshine client? New Returning
If your child is returning, what is the last year that his/she attended_________________________________________________
Does your child receive NC Innovations (CAP) services? Yes No
If yes, what is the name and phone number of the provider? ______________________________________________________
Yes No
Does your child receive respite or community support services?________________________________________________
If yes, what is the name and phone number of the provider? ______________________________________________________
Is your child a resident of Cumberland County? Yes No
Is your child’s current IEP enclosed? Yes No
Is your child’s evaluation enclosed? Yes No
Have you enclosed proof of legal guardianship of your child (18 or older)? Yes No
Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________________ Date ___________________________________
Please drop off or mail this application, copies of most recent diagnosis and IEP, and the $10.00 non-refundable registration fee to: Autism Society of
Cumberland County, 351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 410, Fayetteville, NC 28303.
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Autism Society of Cumberland County
2015 Camp Sunshine
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Child’s name attending camp:___________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Caregiver name (s):______________________________________________________________________________
Number of people in household: ________________________________________________________________________
Number of child dependents: ___________________________________________________________________________
Number of individuals earning income:____________________________________________________________________
Place (s) of Employment:________________________________________________________________________________
Does anyone in the household receive SSI? _________ _________
YES NO
If yes, please list everyone who receives SSI________________________________________________
If yes, how much SSI is received per month (total amount): $__________________________________
Household monthly net (after taxes) of all sources of income: $_________________________________
Please explain any extenuating circumstances which you feel should be taken into consideration when financial aid decisions are made: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
By completing this application, I understand that financial aid is not guaranteed for my child who is attending Camp Sunshine. If I am selected for assistance, I will be notified prior to the Camp Sunshine Parent Intake Interview.
In order to be considered for financial aid, you must submit proof of income in the form of: a copy of your most recent 2 months of paycheck stubs or your most recent 2 months of Leave and Earning Statements (LES) for all sources of income, including SSI. If you have no income, you must supply a notarized letter stating that you have no source of income. Please call (910) 826-3005/3004 for more information.
Please be aware that we will not contact you for proof of income if it is not included with your application.
_________________________________________________________________ _________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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Friday, March 27 7:15 AM - Registration opens
7:30 AM - Exhibit Hall and Continental Breakfast open
8:45 AM - Welcome remarks
9:00 AM - Pivotal Response Treatment: Improving Functioning, Improving Lives,
presented by Drs. Lynn and Robert Koegel
10:30 - 11:00 AM - Coffee break and book signing
11:00 AM - Pivotal Response Treatment: Improving Functioning, Improving Lives
12:30 - 1:30 PM - Lunch
1:30 PM - Pivotal Response Treatment: Improving Functioning, Improving Lives
3:00 - 3:30 PM - Refreshment break and book signing
3:30 - 4:30 PM - Pivotal Response Treatment: Improving Functioning, Improving
Lives
Saturday, March 28
7:15 AM - Registration opens
7:30 AM - Exhibit Hall and Continental Breakfast open
8:45 AM - Welcome remarks
9:00 AM - State of the Science in Autism Research, presented by Dr. Geri Dawson
10:30 - 11:00 AM - Coffee break
11:00 AM - Concurrent Workshops:
"Autism Plus" What do we know about medical & psychiatric comorbidities and what do we need to find out? - Presented by Dr. Jim Bodfish
"Sexuality and Autism" - Presented by Dr. Mary E. Van Bourgondien
12:30 - 1:30 PM - Lunch
1:30 - 1:45 PM - Room Changeover
1:45 - 3:15 PM - Concurrent Workshops :
"Collaborating with Parents Towards Positive Outcomes for Students with ASD" - Presented by Kim Tizzard
"Employing Adults with Autism: Creating Successful Small Business Ventures" - Panel discussion of business owners
moderated by Gregg Ireland
3:15 - 3:45 PM - Refreshment break and final chance for purchases in Exhibit hall 3:45 - 5:00 PM - Project IGNITE: Creating a Model Program for Adults - Panel discussion by members. Moderated by Leica Anzaldo, BCBA
5:00 PM - Adjourn
For more information, please visit: www.autismsociety-nc.org
The 2015 Autism Society of North Carolina Annual Conference, “Autism : Lifelong Learning , “ will be held March 27-28 at the Hilton
University Place Hotel in Charlotte.
Throughout the two-day conference, self-advocates, families affected by autism, and professionals in the autism field will have the
opportunity to network, learn more about available resources, meet with a variety of businesses that support the autism community,
shop the ASNC bookstore, and earn continuing education units (CEUs).
The ASCC will offer scholarships for parents to attend this conference. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please con-
tact our office at (910) 826-3005/3004 or email: [email protected] no later than January 9, 2015.
ASCC Scholarship Opportunity
2015 Autism Society of North Carolina Annual Conference Schedule
“Autism: Lifelong Learning Schedule”
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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Foundation
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
January 2015 The Echo Volume 13, Issue 5
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