• This group is for parents of children 12 years old and younger.

• This group is for parents of individuals 13 years old and older.

• This group is for parents of individuals with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s.

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• For parents, guardians, and caregivers of children ages 1-5 years old with autism spectrum disorders
• This group is held every Thursday, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
  
  Partnership for Children Resource Center
  351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 410
  Fayetteville, NC 28303
  (910) 826-3004/3005

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► Resource Directory
A resource directory, which includes information on medical services, specialists, school services, therapists, etc is provided to families.
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► Monthly Newsletter
This Month's News!
Newsletter Archive
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► Support Parents
Parents who are new to autism and are interested in making contact with another parent, with whom they can share personal experiences, may request a support parent through the Autism Society of Cumberland County.  Support parents do not provide professional advice, but offer families a confidential means by which to share information. For more information contact ASCC staff at
(910) 826-3004/3005
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► Holiday Goody Bags
The Autism Society of Cumberland County distributes "goody bags" to all students in self-contained autistic classrooms during the winter holiday season. ASCC staff and volunteers prepare the bags and deliver them to the classrooms in early December.  These bags include soft candy, Resource Directories, ASCC brochures, Partnership for Children of Cumberland County’s Family Focus Guides, and many other treats. For students who are not in self-contained autistic classrooms, bags are also available for pick up at the ASCC office. (910) 826-3004/3005 for more information.
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► Camp Sunshine Developmental Day Summer Program

• Camp usually lasts 6 to 6 ½ weeks from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Activities include structured activities in a classroom setting and field trips each week, including skating, swimming, and bowling.
• Applications are mailed to those on our mailing list in January. 
• If you are interested, please fill out the application and return it as soon as possible. 
• It is a first come, first serve basis.  We can only accept about 35 campers per year. 
• There is a charge for Summer Camp.

Camp applications are mailed out in December of each year. Please contact the office for more information at (910) 826-3004/3005.
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► Conference Scholarships
The Autism Society of Cumberland County offers a limited number of parent conference scholarships annually for three conferences. Application forms are available in the ECHO newsletter during the month prior to the conference.  Parents may also contact the office at (910) 826-3004/3005 .

These conferences include:

• TEACCH – High Functioning Autism & Asperger Syndrome (March)
• Autism Society of North Carolina – Annual Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorder (March or April)
• TEACCH – Structure in the Home (September)

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► Teacher Grants
Mini-grants are provided annually to self-contained autistic classroom teachers who elect to submit grant requests.  Applicants may request up to $200 in funds.  Requests for the funds may include, but are not limited to: daily materials, materials for specific projects, computer software, or various types of equipment.  Materials and proposals must be specific to academic, behavioral, communication, and socialization projects/activities.  Physical educational materials may also be requisitioned.

Proposal applications are mailed out to teachers in November
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► The Echo - Free Newsletter
The Echo is published monthly, September through May, and is mailed to everyone on our mailing list.  It includes information on up-coming meetings, support groups, events, and activities.

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