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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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ASCC Membership Drive
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Today, please take the time to complete the membership form that is located on the back cover of this newsletter, attach a check, and drop it in the mail...it’s that simple! Membership
can also be paid online via our website.
Become a member

You will also receive a free 8”x 4” “Autism Awareness” car magnet.

Austism Awareness

~Monthly Parent Education Program~
Heather Wilkerson, LCSW
Hope-Thru-Horses, Inc.
will present:

Autism: How Can Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Help?

May 14, 2012 at 6:30pm
Dorothy Spainhour Center,
223 Hull Road, Fayetteville

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Please note that a brief membership meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. The presentation will follow.

Monthly Newly Diagnosed Workshop

This workshop is held on the first Thursday of each month for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children.  Registration is required by calling the office at 910 826-3004/3005.

Joe’s Crab Shack Fundraising Night

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

~ASCC 6th Annual Autism Awareness Golf Tournament~

Saturday, June 16, 2012
King’s Grant Golf Coursee, Fayetteville, NC

Letter to Friends
Team Application
Sponsor and Donor Application

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 4th 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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Autism Society of Cumberland County
Stedman Support Group

Parents in Stedman and surrounding areas are now meeting regularly to provide support to each other and to offer fun activities for their children diagnosed with autism.
This group meets every other Monday,
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Stedman Recreation Center
175 Circle Drive
Stedman, NC 28391

For more information, please call:
JoAnn Bass at (910) 705-5360
Stevan Whitehurst at (910) 229-0265

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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.

Camp Sunshine
The 2012 Camp Sunshine Developmental Summer Day Camp application. All applications are due to the ASCC office no later than January 31, 2012. For more information, please pay careful attention to the instructions on page 2 of the newsletter.

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Putting It All Together - ASCC Informative Brochure

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Funded In Part By
    Cumberland County Mental Health


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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