The Echo Volume 10, Issue 9

Calendar of Events:

May 3 & Jun 7, 9:00am,

Newly Diagnosed

Workshop at PFC

Resource Ctr. Room 414

May 14, 28, 6:00pm,

Stedman Support Group,

Stedman Recreation Ctr.

May 14, 5:45 pm, HFA

Support Group at

Dorothy Spainhour Ctr.

May 14, 6:30 pm, Parent

Education Meeting,

Dorothy Spainhour Ctr.

May 8, 11:30 am, ALC

Support Group at Luigi’s

on McPherson Church

Rd.

May 16, 9:30 am,

ABC Support Group at

PFC Resource Ctr.,

Room 414

May 24, 9:30 am,

Preschool Support

Group, PFC Resource

Ctr., Room 414

May 22, 11:00 am,

Board of Directors

Meeting, PFC Resource

Ctr.

Heidi Choice

Editor

May 2012 Volume 10, Issue 9

Board of Directors:

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Anna Finch, President

Warren Aronson, Vice President

Gwen Scott, Treasurer

Brandy Mello, Secretary

Dr. Debra Gillum

Cynthia Billops

Chris Leacock

Dr. Suzanna Fletcher

Staff:

Director of Programs and

Outreach:

Heidi Choice

Program and Outreach

Assistant:

Alvita Blue

On May 14, 2012,

Heather Wilkerson, LCSW

Hope-Thru-Horses, Inc.

Will Present:

Autism: How Can Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Help?

The learner will:

1. Identify ways that equine animals can benefit people with ASD.

2. Identify the differences between therapeutic riding, hippotherapy,

and equine assisted psychotherapy.

3. Learn about national and local resources for equine therapy.

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

Join us May 14, 2012,

at 6:30 pm at the

Dorothy Spainhour Center

223 Hull Road, Fayetteville

For your convenience, free respite care is 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. You may leave a message to

reserve your space. Please be aware that you will

not receive a return phone call.

~Monthly Parent Education Program~

Joe’s Crab Shack Fundraising Night

May 1, 2012 4:00 pm — 11:00 pm

~For Your Calendar~

6th Annual Autism

Awareness Golf Tournament

June 16, 2012

King’s Grant Golf Course,

8:00 am, Fayetteville, NC

More information on pages 6 and 7

May 2012

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Camp

Sunshine

Camp Sunshine will be held from June 25—July 27, 2012 at Loyd Auman Elementary School. All spaces have been filled. If you are interested in volunteering at camp, please call (910) 826-3005 for more information.

Congratulations to 15 Camp Sunshine families who received scholarships funded by the Ben Lucero Scholarship Fund this year. We are honored to share the Lucero Family’s generosity with you! Below please find a note from the Lucero Family:

“We look forward to doing the Memorial golf tournament in Ben’s honor again in the fall (date TBA) and thank everyone for their support by donations, sponsorship, and service. We especially thank everyone for keeping Ben's memory alive with these efforts. We think of it as a celebration of Ben's life and a way of supporting the camp he loved and attended for 14 summers.

Thank you again,

Bob, Ann and Josh Lucero”

Thank you also to Gwendolyn Scott who sponsored a child to attend camp this year!

~Camp Sunshine~

The Cumberland County Public Library’s Hope Mills Branch will offer a Rhythm and Rhyme Sensory Story

Time for exceptional children and their families on Saturday, May 19 10:30 am — 11:00 am. For more

information about this event, please call Vicki Sheeler at 425-8455, ext. 225.

~Rhythm and Rhyme Sensory Story Time~

~Did You Know?~

~From the Desk of the Director~ Dear Friends:

This is the last issue of The Echo newsletter for this fiscal year. All support groups will continue to meet as listed in the calendar on

page 3. The HFA Support Group will be held at Nancy Williams’ house. Please RSVP for each HFA meeting at (910) 868 -5114. The

Preschool Support Group will begin meeting every Thursday effective July 5, 2012. Please visit our website at www.autismcc.org, or

visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/asccnc to stay informed of the latest information about our organization and upcoming

events/meetings. Please expect the next Echo newsletter in your mailbox during the first week of September 2012.

Autism Mutations, Scattered Across Many Genes, Merge Into Common Network of Interactions

UW researchers have announced their findings from a major study looking into the genetic basis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with an ap-

proach piloted at the UW. The researchers have been studying ASD in children who have no family history of this or related impairments -- so called

"sporadic autism" -- and also why autism varies in its symptoms and severity. By focusing on "sporadic autism," the researchers sought to evaluate a

specific genetic model for ASD risk, namely the appearance of new mutations (termed de novo) in children with ASD that were not found in either

parent. To read more, please visit: www.sciencedaily.com. (NASET, Volume 8, Issue 15, April 2012)

Children with Autism Born Preterm, Post-Term Have More Severe Symptoms

For children with autism, being born several weeks early or several weeks late tends to increase the severity of their symptoms, according to new

research out of Michigan State University. Additionally, children with autism who were born either preterm or post-term are more likely to self-injure

themselves compared with autistic children born on time, revealed the study by Tammy Movsas of MSU's Department of Epidemiology. Though the

study did not uncover why there is an increase in autistic symptoms, the reasons may be tied to some of the underlying causes of why a child is

born preterm (prior to 37 weeks) or post-term (after 42 weeks) in the first place. To read more, please visit: www.sciencedaily.com. (NASET, Volume

8, Issue 15, April 2012)

The Echo May 2012

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2

3 4 5 6 7 Newly Diagnosed

Workshop, 9:00am

8 9

10 11 HFA Support Group,

7:00pm-9:00pm; Stedman Support Group 6:00pm

12 ALC Lunch Club,

11:30am, O’Charley’s

13 14 15 16 Autism Awareness Golf

Tournament, King’s Grant Golf Course, 8:00am

17 18 19 20 ABC Support Group,

9:30am-11:00am

21 22 23

24 25 Camp Sunshine begins;

Stedman Support Group, 6:00pm

26 27 28 Preschool Support Group,

9:30am-11:00am

29 30

June 2012

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 Camp Sunshine is closed 5 Newly Diagnosed Work-

shop, 9:00am; Preschool Sup-port Group, 9:30am-11:00am

6 7


7:00pm-9:00pm; Stedman Support Group 6:00pm

10 ALC Lunch Club, 11:30am,

Ruby Tuesday (Skibo) 11 12 Preschool Support

Group, 9:30am-11:00am 13 14

15 16 17 18 ABC Support Group,

9:30am-11:00am 19 Preschool Support

Group, 9:30am-11:00am 20 21

22 23 Stedman Support Group,

6:00pm

24 25 26 Preschool Support

Group, 5:30pm—7:00pm 27 Camp Sunshine ends. 28

29 30 31

July 2012

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 Newly Diagnosed Workshop,

9:00am; Preschool Support Group, 9:30am-11:00am

3 4


6:00pm


9:30am-11:00am 10 11


7:00pm-9:00pm 14 ALC Lunch Club, 11:30am,

Smokey Bones 15 ABC Support Group,

9:30am-11:00am

16 Preschool Support Group,

9:30am-11:00am 17 18


6:00pm


5:30pm—7:00pm 24 25

26 27 28 29 30 Preschool Support Group,

9:30am-11:00am 31

August 2012

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~Thank You ~

We are grateful for the following donors who have supported the ASCC with monetary

contributions during the months of January 2012—March 2012:

We treasure our volunteers. Your efforts and your willingness to make a difference in the

services we provide, make the ASCC shine. You are truly amazing and we are thankful for your

continued support. The following individuals volunteered a total of 184 hours at the ASCC

during the months of January 2012—March 2012:

Anna Finch

Angie Smith

Brandy Mello

Chris Leacock

Colleen Quinn

Cynthia Billops

Debbie Gillum

Gwendolyn Scott

Jenna Estep

Julie Aul

Julie Gerard

Mary Potter

Cathy Summers

Eric Williams

Gwendolyn Scott

Joe’s Crab Shack

Lamb Foundation of NC, Inc.

Nancy Williams

Last, but certainly not least, we would like to thank you, our friends, families, and

professionals who faithfully support us by participating in the many fundraising events held in

our city in support of our organization. As a non-profit organization, we not only depend on

grant funding that we must apply for every fiscal year, we also greatly depend on donations

and fundraising events to sustain our programs. Thank you all for eating dinner with us at

Joe’s Crab Shack during the past months! Thank you for visiting the Northwood Temple

Mothers of Preschoolers Twice is Nice Sale and showing your support! Thank you for joining

us to “Walk A Mile For Autism” on a beautiful Sunday morning. You played Bingo with us and

you joined us for a fun “Zumba for Autism” evening. We are thrilled that you continue to

support all of our efforts. Thank you!

… and then ….

May 2012

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The Autism Society of North Carolina Blog, February 10, 2012:

“In recent weeks national and local media outlets have reported about proposed

changes to diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Diagnostic and

Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders version 5 (DSM 5). The proposed changes

have not been formalized and that process is expected to be completed by December

2012. – Editor

What will the proposed changes to the diagnostic criteria mean for families and chil-

dren with ASD? That is certainly a question that many have asked and just as many

are researching.

While there are several major changes that include the elimination of diagnostic labels

such as Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder not Otherwise Speci-

fied, and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, the intent of these changes is not to limit

the eligibility of individuals, but instead to eliminate an overlap in the criteria that is

currently being used. Presently, there are inconsistencies in the distinctions among

disorders. The anticipated changes would allow a single diagnostic category, Autism

Spectrum Disorder, to represent each individual’s clinical specifiers and associated

features.

My hope is that there would be a shift in focus from diagnostic labels to an individual’s

characteristics and symptoms, which would lead to more appropriate and specialized

treatment. There is great concern by some that reducing diagnostic domains from

three to two and requiring both criteria to be completely fulfilled might result in individ-

uals who, by today’s criteria, would receive a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome, not

receiving this diagnosis in the future. It is also possible that the broadening of criteria

would allow some who have not previously been diagnosed to receive a diagnosis due

to the fact that fewer symptoms overall would be required.

The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is closely monitoring these changes in an

effort to ensure that no individual on the autism spectrum is negatively impacted. In

addition, ASNC will continue to provide services and supports for all individuals on the

autism spectrum and their families. As the debate around proposed changes contin-

ues and the new DSM V is completed, we will keep you informed and welcome your

feedback.

Leica Anzaldo is Training Manager for the Autism Society of North Carolina and can be

reached via email at [email protected].”

Comments on Proposed DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria

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.

The HFA/Asperger’s Support

Group will meet on Monday,

May 14, 5:45pm, at the

Dorothy Spainhour Center.

Focus: Families of children,

adolescents, and adults diag-

nosed with HFA or Asperger’s.

The Autism Breakfast Club

(ABC) Support Group will meet

Wednesday, May 15 at 9:30

am at the PFC Resource

Center, Room 414. Focus:

Families of children with ASD

up to age 12. Childcare will be

provided.

The Autism Lunch Club (ALC)

Support Group will meet

Tuesday, May 8 at 11:30 am

at Luigi’s. Focus: Families of

adolescents and adults with

ASD.

The Preschool Support Group

will meet on Thursday, May 24

at 9:30 am at the PFC

Resource Center, Room 414.

Focus: Families of young chil-

dren with ASD ages 1-5 years.

Childcare will be provided.

The Stedman Support Group

will meet on Monday, May 14

and May 28 at 6:00 pm at the

Stedman Recreation Center.

Focus: Families of children,

adolescents, and adults with

ASD. For more information,

please call JoAnn Bass (910)

705-5360.

mailto:[email protected]

The Echo May 2012

Sixth Annual

Autism Awareness Golf Tournament

Saturday, June 16, 2012

King’s Grant Golf Course, Fayetteville, NC

Sponsorships & Donations

Name of Sponsor/Donor:

Company Slogan:

Contact Person:

Address:

Phone number:

Please choose one or more of the following sponsorship/donation opportunities:

Corporate Sponsorship: $1,000 $

(Includes hole sponsorship, Two 4-man-teams,

logo on t-shirts, and print media)

Corporate Sponsorship: $500 $

(Includes hole sponsorship, 4-man-team, logo on t-shirts

and print media)

Hole Sponsorship: $100 $

In honor of

by

Donation: $

Gift Certificates and/or Door Prizes: $

Gift Certificates:

Door Prizes:

For more information, please call (910) 826-3004/3005. Please makes checks payable to the Autism Society of Cumberland County and mail

completed form to the address below. We will gladly pick up gift certificates and door prizes.

Autism Society of Cumberland County

351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 410

Fayetteville, NC 28303

The Autism Society of Cumberland is a non-profit incorporated organization as described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax

deductible to the extend allowed by law.

May 2012

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Sixth Annual

Autism Awareness Golf Tournament

Saturday, June 16, 2012

King’s Grant Golf Course, Fayetteville, NC

Team Application

Team Captain: Phone:

Mailing Address: T-shirt size:

2nd Player: Phone:


3rd Player: Phone:


4th Player: Phone:


Fee per Player: $60 $

(includes golf cart, green fees,

range balls, raffle ticket,

t-shirt, and lunch)

Hole Sponsorship: $100 $

In honor of

by

Donation: $

For more information, please call (910) 826-3004/3005. Please makes checks payable to the Autism Society of Cumberland County and mail

completed form to the address below.




The Autism Society of Cumberland is a non-profit incorporated organization as described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax

deductible to the extent allowed by law.



Tel: 910-826-3004/3005

Fax: 910-868-5881

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: 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

Make checks payable to:




Name:

Address:

Amount of Contribution:

Please remember the ASCC with your tax-deductible charitable contribution.

~Donations~

May 2012

Return Service Requested

The Autism Society of Cumberland County

is an affiliate of the Autism Society of

North Carolina.

Mission Statement:


is committed to providing support and

promoting opportunities which enhance

the lives of individuals within the autism

spectrum and their families.

Vision Statement:


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:


does not take any position regarding

studies of ASD, nor endorse any particular

form of treatment, intervention, or

therapy. This newsletter allows us to pass

along current information in the field of

ASD to our families and organization

members.

Funded In Part By:

~Membership~ Autism Society of Cumberland County



Name: ________________________________

__ Parent/Caregiver __ Professional

__ Sibling __ Individual with ASD

Address: _______________________________

_______________________________

Telephone: _____________________________

Email: _________________________________

Annual Membership Categories:

__ Local ASCC Membership only: $10.00

(Make your check payable to: Autism Society of

Cumberland County

OR

__ Combined State & Local Membership: $45.00

(Make your check payable to: Autism Society of NC)

__ Yes, I would like $10 to be returned to

the ASCC for local membership fees.

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