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What is Autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of developmental disabilities – including Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS), Aspergers Syndrome, Rett’s Disorder, and Child Disintegrative Disorder – that affect a person’s ability to understand 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, objects, 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. ASD in found throughout all races, nationalities and social classes and it affects approximately one in every 110 births.

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Parent Education Program
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Monday, May 13, 2013, 6:30 pm
at the Partnership for Children Resource Center
351 Wagoner Drive
Multipurpose Room 343
for a presentation titled
"“Berard Auditory Integration System”"

Guest Speaker
Sarah Gewanter, MSW, LCSW

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.

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Cape Beard– Follicles of Freedom
2nd Annual Pig Pickin’
Saturday, May 11, 2013
2:00 pm– 10:00 pm
128 S. King Street, Fayetteville NC 29301

Proceeds to support the Autism Society of Cumberland County

7th Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 8, 2013
King's Grant Golf Course, Fayetteville, NC
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Please fill out the sponsorship/donations form and or team application to register.

Due date: June 3, 2013

For more information, please call 910-826-3004/3005. Please make checks payable to the Autism Society of Cumberland County and submit completed form to

Autism Society of Cumberland County
351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 410
Fayetteville, NC 28303

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iPad2 Lending Project

ASCC Membership Drive
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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.

Membership can also be paid online via our website.
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2013 Camp Sunshine
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Camp Sunshine will return to Loyd Auman Elementary School this summer! Camp Dates will be June 24, 2013 - July 26, 2013. Notifications of acceptance into camp or placement on the waiting list will be mailed either via traditional mail or email no later than March 8, 2013. Parents please complete the Parent Intake Form and return it to our office no later than April 1, 2013. Parent Intake Interviews will be held in April/May. Please call our office as soon as possible to schedule your appointment.

Seventh Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament
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Saturday, June 8, 2013
Time TBA

King's Grant Golf Course
Fayetteville, NC

Sponsorships & Donations
Team Application

Talk and Learn About Autism
A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can be overwhelming. This meeting will provide basic information about autism, treatment options, strategies for home, and ways to advocate for your child.

Workshop Opportunity for Parents of Children
Newly Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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First Thursday of Every Month
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
351 Wagoner Drive, Conference Room 414
Fayetteville, NC 28303

Please register by calling (910)826-3004/3005.
Email: sadamczyk_ascc@ccpfc.org
ablue_ascc@ccpfc.org
Childcare will not be provided.

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 9:30 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 Workshop will be offered every fourth Wednesday of the month by Board Certified Behavioral Analysts of Little Miracles Child Development Services. The workshops will cover different parenting topics every month.

Autism Society of Cumberland County
Preschool Support Group

For parents, guardians, and caregivers of children ages 1-5 years old with autism spectrum disorder
Join our group …
… to share your experiences and thoughts
… to find resources in our community
… to learn more about autism

Every Thursday of the Month
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Partnership for Children Resource Center
351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 410
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 826-3004/3005

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Support Parents Needed!

Are you a parent of a child, adolescent, or adult diagnosed with autism? Would you be willing to lend emotional support to other parents based on your own experience, along with hope and encouragement? Please call our office at (910) 826-3004/3005 to find out more about the ASCC Support Parent program. Thank you for your consideration.

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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 website allows us to share current information in the field of ASD with our families and organization members.

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