April 2016 - Northeast Arc

VOLUME 24 ISSUE 9 APRIL 2016
The Autism Support Center
The Spectrum
Contact us:
SUSAN GILROY, EDITOR
CO-DIRECTOR
978-624-2302
GLORIA RICARDI CASTILLO
CO-DIRECTOR
978-624-2301
WHITNEY RYAN POSADA
SENIOR COORDINATOR/
BROKER
978-624-2305
Join us for a wonderful evening celebrating our 25 years of service!
STACEY CRUWYS
COORDINATOR/BROKER
978-624-2347
We will be honoring five parents who have
JACKIE MURPHY
COORDINATOR/BROKER
978-624-3721
April 30th at 6:30 pm
Spinelli’s of Lynnfield
“Gone the Distance to Make a Difference”
Laurie Flutie, Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
Lenard Zohn, Autism Eats
Mary Kae Marinac, Autism Hikes!
Ally Dickenson, Understanding Cam Foundation
PHYLLIS KIZNER
ADULT SPECIALIST
978-624-3747
Nancy Lucier, Brave Blades
Dinner, music, and friends!
$75 per person
Contact ASC at 978-777-9135 to reserve your seat!
April 30, 2016
IT’S A FACT:
Northeast Arc is the second largest Arc in the country.
Parents who’ve gone the distance to make a difference
Special recognition at ASC’s 25th anniversary event
On April 30th we will be honoring the following parents for their outstanding energy and creativity on behalf of their families and others
living with autism.
Laurie Flutie
Doug and Laurie Flutie met as high school sweethearts in Natick, Massachusetts, and have two children – Alexa who is 28 and Doug, Jr. who is 23.
Laurie co-founded The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism in 1998 after
Doug, Jr. was diagnosed with autism at age 3. Based on their personal experience of raising a son on the autism spectrum and realizing the difficulties
that many individuals with autism and their families encounter on a daily basis, the Fluties wanted to help those who don’t have access to the same resources and services. Laurie serves on the Board of Directors as Vice President and is an active member of the Foundation’s Grant Review Committee.
In addition, Laurie attends fundraisers and other community events to speak
on behalf of the Foundation and advocate for those living with autism. As the
primary caregiver to Doug Jr., Laurie also cares for her mother who lives at
home with them in Florida.
Mary Kae Marinac: Autism Hikes!
Building on her family’s love of the outdoors, Mary Kae Marinac started a
meet-up for families and individuals living with autism. With Mary Kae and
her family, which includes two sons who have autism, others “discover the joy
of putting one foot in front of the other on New England's most scenic mountain-view trails in autism-friendly, supportive and safety-focused environments.” Using the social network of Meetup, Mary Kae has grown her list of
hikers to 117! Mary Kae has truly expanded the horizons of many families
and individuals with her joy of walking in the woods!
Nancy Lucier, Brave Blades
Nancy Lucier comes from a hockey-loving family, but she found the options
were limited when it came time for her son, AJ, to learn to skate. Not one to
give up, Nancy started her own learn-to-skate program and invited other families to participate. Nancy called upon her family and friends, Governer’s
Academy (for free ice time), and the Triton hockey team to develop a free
skating class for kids with disabilities, including autism. The Triton students
act as role models and peer coaches. Now in its eighth year, Brave Blades
has many kids learn to skate!
Aleksandra Dickinson, Understanding Cam Foundation
Ally Dickenson and her husband, Dennis, established the “Understanding
Cam Foundation” soon after their oldest son Cameron was diagnosed with
autism. Living with autism every day, they know exactly how difficult and
complex the journey is for families like theirs. The Foundation’s primary objective is to raise money to help fund schools and community programs focusing on education and development of children with autism in the North
Shore area. With generous funding from the Understanding Cam Foundation, the Touch to Talk program at ASC has given ten North Shore children
the opportunity to communicate more effectively at school, at home, and in
the community.
Lenard Zohn, Autism Eats
Lenard Zohn and his wife, Delphine, enjoyed dining out, but their young son,
Adin, who has autism, did not. Rather than giving up, Lenard created Autism
Eats because he knew there had to be other families like his that may relish
the idea of getting together for autism-friendly, non-judgmental family dining
experiences at local restaurants. Autism Eats events now average 75 kids,
parents and friends!
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IT’S A FACT:
Northeast Arc is the second largest Arc in the country.
Thoughts on ASC
CONTRIBUTED BY
Judith g. Doherty, M.Ed.,
Mother of Brendon (30) and Caroline (23)
Early in 1991, a full year after my five-year-old son received trying to pinpoint exactly what was going on, was an MSW at North
an official diagnosis of autism, I found myself looking for other par-
Shore Children’s Hospital. What she said at that meeting seemed so
ents who might be faced with a similar situation. There were plenty
harsh at the time, I was in shock, and I left the office literally feeling
of groups for young mothers, “Babies and Books,” “Tumbling”,
as if I might faint. She said, “Your son has autism.” I asked what I
“Swimming”, but no “Autism.” After considerable research, my moth-
could expect for an outcome, and she said, “Frankly, the best you
er, a Salem News reporter, located a group that had just formed and could hope for is that someday Brendon will be able live in a group
John and I made our way to the first meeting there, skeptical that
home. He will never live unsupported.“ I was shattered and in denial,
there were other parents in the same boat. I had been told that the
I thought I could fix this by finding the right treatment, the right doc-
diagnosis of autism at the time was 1 in 10,000, mainly boys. Where tor, the right school. I was sure that she was in error. Of course, she
would I find anyone else who could relate to our situation?
was not.
I had taken a long painstakingly slow road to get this diag-
In a tiny space at what was then known as the North Shore
nosis. The speech evaluation at age two produced mixed results, I
Arc, in an office in a hard-to-park-at location in Salem, we found
was told, “Oh, he’s a boy, he will take longer.” In hindsight, I clearly
ourselves at a support group run by Julie Lufkin Purtz, herself the
see that he had echolalia and gestalt speech
mother of 8 year old twins with this label, and a
indicative of autism, but somehow no profes-
few other brave parents who also seemed to
sional wanted to be the one to give us the label.
have suddenly found themselves in a foreign
The neurologist we saw at age 4 had discount-
country without a map or a compass, and with a
ed an autism diagnosis because Brendon was
limited understanding of the language. As people
too loveable and attached to his family and very
shared their stories, it was an “Ah ha” moment for
friendly. He made eye contact and was smiley
us. There were other 5 year olds who also were-
and happy. She told us “this definitely isn’t
n’t fully potty trained, who stacked things obses-
autism.” I was briefly relieved. At his preschool
sively, who were fascinated with fans, pinwheels
program they found him to be sweet and coop-
and trains, and who, if they had language at all,
erative but couldn’t figure why he seemed una-
had echolalia or spoke with an odd cadence and
Brendon Walsh
ble to participate at the level of other kids his age. Brendon would
in the third person. There were other kids with this label. And they
follow along with the class routine and try to model what the other
lived nearby. We were not alone.
children were doing, but he seemed to be unable to understand any-
In the months since his diagnosis, I had read as much as I
thing at all abstract. They suggested I get in touch with the special
could find on my own, but what I could find on my own was very
ed department of our town. Well, the town SPED Director didn’t
little. I was an education major in college, but I was woefully under-
know what to make of him either. They did testing. He had such
educated about autism. I scoured my 15 year old text books, here
splinter skills, no clear easy diagnosis, plus I was told, “We don’t
and there existed a paragraph on autism, but the descriptions
diagnose.” I heard more of the same thing I had heard since age 20
sounded so unlike my loveable, beautiful, quirky little guy. At this
months when I had first raised my concerns to his pediatrician, “He
group, there were other parents with equally loveable, beautiful and
will catch up.”
quirky kids. And none of what we read seemed to give us a blueprint
So we searched and floundered and searched some more.
on any “best practice” in ways to educate and nurture these children.
The person who finally placed a label on Brendon, after 3 years of
We needed resources, we needed information, we needed best
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IT’S A FACT:
Northeast Arc is the second largest Arc in the country.
Thoughts
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practices and eventually, we would need advocacy. Fortunately,
sive Developmental Disorder was actually just another aspect of the
these things were already available to other parents of kids with de-
autism spectrum.
velopmental disabilities, this was due to the hard work of the parents
Twenty five years later, the Autism Support Center has
who had gone before us in the 1950s and 1960s, establishing the
been central to the life of our family. Growing from the 1991, 1 in
Association for Retarded Citizens and an avenue for advocacy for
10,000 statistic to the current 1 in 68, sadly, for parents just getting
the rights of people with disabilities of all ages. The Arc was the nat-
diagnosed in 2016, it’s no longer hard to find other families who are
ural place to host a center for this quickly expanding group parents
living with a family member with an autism spectrum disorder. Yet
of children with autism.
the need for support, services, information, referral, and advocacy
Soon after this first meeting, I was fortunate enough to be
continues. I take enormous comfort knowing that newly diagnosed
in on the ground floor of the establishment of the Autism Support
families always have a place to turn in the ASC as an established
Center. The Department of Mental Retardation, now DDS, recog-
credible resource.
nized that there was an urgent need to establish an information and
I have watched our mission expand as the needs expanded
referral center for families with kids on the ASD spectrum. In spring
to include our over 22 and aging population with this lifelong disabil-
of that same year, the Autism Support Center, a program of the vi-
ity. For 25 years, I have been involved with the ASC, first as a par-
sionary folks at NeArc, was established. With support groups form-
ent, then as a professional working in Family Support, next as a
ing from Salisbury to Littleton, the ASC served as a central location
PAPC board member, serving as past board chair, and for the last
to meet these needs. Often peer led, due to a very limited staff,
11 years, as our ASC representative to Advocates for Autism of
these early support groups offered parents a chance to connect. And Massachusetts, (AFAM). In this time, I have watched the ASC
when I had a second child, a daughter, diagnosed with PDD, the
evolve from a handful of parents and kids in a small room in Salem
ASC was there for me, and the ASC and other parents were there to to the dynamic center it has become at Southside in Danvers. Thank
commiserate with us again when I was crushed to learn that Perva-
Caroline
you, ASC!
Caroline and Judy Doherty
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Brendon
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Touch to Talk Conference - March 18th
“Randi Williams, SLP, did a great job reviewing the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for persons
without verbal speech. Dedicated voice-output devices and App-enhanced iPads are increasingly used to support language
for children with autism and/or complex communication needs. But, our older loved ones with severe language impairment
can also benefit from AAC. Williams reminded those attending this workshop at the ASC in Danvers to always assume competence; assume that every person not only has something to say... but that with the right tools and supports, they have the
ability to say it. Communication is an important part of our humanity. Every person has the right to communicate their needs,
wants, dislikes/likes and thoughts by whatever modality they can access. We must try to do whatever we can do as parents,
caregivers and specialists to help our loved ones find their voice. Williams related numerous examples of the power of communication at the workshop. It's clear that many more persons can be assisted by this increasing pervasive i-technology.
Aaron Shute of Saltillo provided an overview of TouchChat, one of many Apps compatible with tablets and available to AAC
users. Thank you Autism Support Center, and especially Randi Williams and Aaron Shute, for updating us on these important tools. It's truly never too late to start using AAC!”
Comments from a participant
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IT’S A FACT:
The Autism Support Center was founded in 1991.
Save the
date!
Family Fun Day
At
Endicott college
Sponsored by
The Autism Awareness Club @ Endicott
April 30, 2016
10 am to 11:30 am
Lower Callahan Center
Arts & crafts, sensory stations, and more!
More details to come!!
Join us for AFAM’s Annual
Autism Spectrum Awareness and Acceptance Day
At the State House
Health and Well-Being Across the Lifespan
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Great Hall -- The State House
Boston, Massachusetts
9:30
Registration – Refreshments will be served
10:15 Program begins
Welcome: Emcee Christa Delcamp, 7News-WHDH
Health Care Experiences: Self-Advocate-Reggie Williams
Keynote Speaker: EOHHS Secretary Marylou Sudders
Distinguished Legislator of the Year: Senator Jason Lewis
Health Care Providers:
Dr. Ann Neumeyer, Medical Director, Lurie Center for Autism;
Dr. Rhoula Choueiri, Chief
Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, UMass Memorial Children’s Hospital
Autism Commission and Legislative Updates
Acknowledgements: Michael Borr, Chairman, AFAM Executive Committee
11:30 Visit with Legislators
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Autism: 1 in 45 according to the CDC
Sidekicks workshop
We are very excited to be among the first in Massachusetts to offer our families the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge
technology to benefit their children!
Come to the Sidekicks event on April 6th at 6 p.m. and learn how to help your child achieve social, emotional and practical
goals by using the movies and characters they love (Toy Story, Frozen, Harry Potter, etc.)!
The Sidekicks team is inviting interested families to participate in their free, at-home Pilot Program. Participants will learn how to
use Sidekicks, a revolutionary new service that enables parents to connect with their children through film and audio
clips from their most popular movies.
Sidekicks Demonstration
April 6, 2016, 6 to 8 pm
6 Southside Road
Danvers, MA
RSVP: [email protected] or
978-623-2302
AUTISM EATS
Two Autism Eats Events for April!
Autism Eats provides autism-friendly non-judgmental environments for family dining, socializing and connecting with others
who share similar joys and challenges.
Monday, April 4
Copper House Tavern, 380 Winter St, Waltham
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday, April 26
Sylvan Street Grill, 12 Sylvan St., Peabody
6:00 - 8:30 pm
To make your reservations to http://autismeats.org/
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Lynn Learn to Swim
ASC’s Learn to Swim Program in Collaboration
with the Lynn YMCA
Children with autism can derive great benefit from
learning to swim! Aside from providing an opportunity
for exercise which is relaxing, swimming is an important safety skill.
We are pleased to offer learn-to-swim classes for children with autism at the Lynn YMCA. This program is
for children ages 5 to 10 and will run for 8 weeks, beginning the week of April 25th.
For more information contact Susan Gilroy at 978-624
-2302 or [email protected]
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Conquering the Cliff Conference
Join Bridgewell and Northeast Arc for the Conquering the
We are determined to conquer the cliff so that individuals may
Cliff: Autism’s Journey into Adulthood conference on
be successfully integrated into the adult world.
Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Sheraton in Framingham, Mas- Bridgewell is proud to be a leader in serving these young
sachusetts. This full day conference is an opportunity to net-
adults. We are excited about the opportunity to address this
work with up to 500 human services leaders, professionals and emerging need by bringing together experts and innovators in
family members. The conference will feature 18 workshops on
the field to network and share their knowledge.
a wide variety of topics.
Jeri Kroll, Director of Pro-
Many families have described the transition from the educa-
fessional Development
tional system to adult services for their children with autism as
[email protected]
“falling off a cliff.” As more and more individuals with autism
781-776-4137
are entering the adult world, service providers and families
have been working diligently and creatively to develop supports and service models to meet the needs of this population.
CHANGES TO THE INTERPRETATION OF
DDS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA MAY MEAN
SERVICES FOR YOUR HIGH COGNITIVE
CHILD WITH ASD
There have been some changes in the interpretation of eligibility criteria for
Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services for children with autism spectrum disorder. If your child went through the DDS eligibility process between 1998 and 2014, and was found to be Autism-Division-only
eligible, you may want to reapply. Children ages 17 and under may now be
eligible for DDS-funded Family Support programs and services. If you have
never applied for DDS eligibility for your child, please contact us for guidance .
If your son or daughter is currently receiving DDS funded services, you do
not need to reapply. (DDS funded programs and services include any of the following: IFFS, DESE/
DDS, respite care, and flex funding for goods and services).
If you have questions, or would like the DDS application, please contact the Autism Support Center at 978-777-9135 of [email protected]
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SUPPORT GROUPS
Acton
ASC Sponsored; Target Group: Mandarin-speaking parents.
Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St (Rt. 27) Acton; bimonthly meetings TBA; Parent facilitator: Wen Li
Contact ASC 978-777-9135 or [email protected] for info.
Danvers
ASC/AANE sponsored; Target Group: Adults (18+) with
Asperger’s syndrome
6 Southside Road, Danvers; 3rd Thursdays, 6:45 to
8:00pm. Contact facilitator Gail Kastorf at 617-393-3824
or [email protected]
Burlington
ASC sponsored; Target Group: Parents of children with
ASD
Burlington Public Library, 1st Mondays, Time 6:30 pm
Parent facilitator: Christine Curtin
Contact ASC at 978-777-9135
Lawrence
ASC sponsored; Target Group: Spanishspeaking parents
of children with
disabilities
Families & Youth
Initiative, 130 Parker St, Lawrence;
3rd Friday, 9:3011:30am
Contact facilitator
Gloria Castillo 978624-2301 or [email protected]
Danvers
AANE/ASC sponsored; Adults with Asperger’s
Pizza and Game Night
6 Southside Road, Danvers, 1st Thursday, 6-8 pm
$12 for pizza, salad, dessert, beverage. Prior registration
required.
Facilitator: Gail Kastorf 617-393-3824
Danvers New group forming!
AANE/ASC sponsored; Target Group: Parents of adults
with Asperger’s
6 Southside Rd, Danvers; 2nd Thursdays, 6:30 to 8pm
Facilitator: Gail Kastorf 617-393-3824
Fee: $90 for 6 sessions, $45 for 2nd parent of same
adult
Lynn
Family Resource Center sponsored;
Target group: Spanish-speaking parents of children with disabilities
Contact: Aymee Lucifora 978-624-2381
Danvers
ASC sponsored; Target
group: Parents of children
with Intensive Needs
6 Southside Rd, Danvers;
3rd Wednesday, 10-11:30
am
Contact: Susan Gilroy at
978-624-2302 or [email protected]
Newburyport
ASC sponsored; target group: Parents of children & teens; Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank,
State Street. Parent facilitator: Nancy Lucier. For more
info contact Susan Gilroy at 978-624-2302.
Danvers ASC sponsored;
Target Group: Parents of
children under age 5
6 Southside Road, Danvers; 3rd Thursday,
5:30pm Contact: Jackie Murphy at 978-6243721
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IT’S A FACT:
Northeast Arc is the second largest Arc in the country.
Using Task Analyses to Teach
Functional Skills
Everything we do, no matter how difficult or complex,
your child lots of support and praise along the way.
is comprised of a series of smaller steps. For most of us, be- 3. If necessary, break the steps down even more. If your
havioral sequences we execute during activities of daily living
child is still having a difficult time learning the sequence,
come naturally after watching somebody else do them. Howsometimes it is helpful to break it into even smaller steps.
ever, for many children on the Autism Spectrum, more specifFor example, if you are teaching the steps of a toothic instruction is required to learn how to complete these steps.
brushing routine, it may be helpful to break “brush your
One way we can teach behavioral sequences is through the
top teeth” into “brush the top left teeth, brush the top cenuse of what is known as a task analysis. Creating a task analter teeth, and brush the right teeth.”
ysis involves taking a behavioral sequence, such as washing 4. Help generalize the skill. When your child has become
the dishes, and breaking it down into smaller components (for
comfortable following the steps of the task analysis, enexample, turning on the water, washing the dishes with soap
courage them to practice the skill in other contexts. For
and water, and finally drying the dishes). The following are
example, if they have learned how to wash their hands in
tips on how to use task analyses to teach your child functional
the bathroom, have them start washing their hands in the
skills.
kitchen.
1. Teach steps one at a time. Initially prompt all the steps.
Then gradually have your child start doing steps on their
own, starting with the first or last step.
2. Provide a lot of reinforcement. Learning the steps in a
task analysis can be challenging. Make sure you give
These are only a few ways to use task analyses to teach behavioral sequences to children on the Autism Spectrum. If
you’d like to learn more about task analyses, or Applied Behavior Analysis in general, reach out to the Northeast Arc’s
Behavioral Health Services department 978-624-2340
Learning About Housing
The Autism Support Center is pleased to announce that
Cathy Boyle, housing expert, will once again offer her full-day
workshop to parents at our site in Danvers!
Autism Housing Pathways presents "Learning about Housing", Saturday, May 21st, from 8:30-4:30. In this day long
workshop, families are guided in working through a housing
manual that will help them to determine what housing options
might be appropriate for their family member.
Light refreshments are provided, but bring your lunch.
RSVPs are required; please respond to
[email protected].
There is a suggested donation of $35. Limited to 14 people.
Hosted by the Autism Support Center - 6 Southside Road,
Danvers MA 01923
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IT’S A FACT:
Ask the
Advocate
Autism is the fastest growing serious
developmental disability in the United States.
Ask the Advocate! April 2016
Comment: I was at a team meeting for my preschool son and was offered
speech therapy but no preschool placement. I was told that a child must
have 2 disabilities to qualify for a classroom placement.
Response: No that is inaccurate information regarding eligibly.
Massachusetts State Law: (2) Determinations of the Team.
(a) Eligibility determination. The Team shall examine
the evaluative data, including information provided by the
parent, and make one of the following determinations:
The student is eligible. If the student has one or more
of the disabilities defined at 603 CMR 28.02(7)
and if, as a result of the disability(ies), the student is unable to progress effectively in the general education program without the provision of
specially designed instruction, or is unable to
access the general curriculum without the provision of one or more related services, the Team
shall determine that the student is eligible.
If you need an advocate, please call our Advocacy
Intake Coordinator at: 1-978-762-8352
A TEAM TO CARRY ON
Just Imagine: You just won an all-expenses paid vacation to the Caribbean and you leave tomorrow. Would you have a plan and people
who could step in and care for your loved one so you could go away?
A Team to Carry On will outline the roles and responsibilities of trustees and guardians so you can identify the right people to care for and
make decisions on your behalf of your child while you are away, whether for a short trip or a long period of time.
Presenters: John Nadworny, CFP®, CTFA and Alexandria Nadworny, CFP®, CTFA – Special Needs Financial Planning a Specialty Practice of Shepherd Financial Partners. John is a father and Alex a sibling to a young man with disabilities.
Wednesday, April 13th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Mass Down Syndrome Congress
20 Burlington Mall Road - Lower Level Conference Room
Burlington, MA 01803
Please RSVP to Chris Williams at [email protected].
"A Team To Carry On" is part of Mass Families Organizing for Change's "A Full Life Ahead" monthly workshop series. "A Full Life Ahead" is
designed for parents and caregivers as they plan for the future of their loved one with a disability. Various workshop topics such as friendships, transition, employment, housing and financial planning are offered. The workshops and resources provided in this series will help lead
to interdependent, full lives in the community for people with disabilities.
Massachusetts Families Organizing For Change (MFOFC) is a statewide grassroots coalition of individuals with disabilities and their families. The mission of MFOFC is to provide sustained advocacy and leadership training in pursuit of high quality, individualized community
support and service options, including family support, for people with disabilities and their families.
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IT’S A FACT:
Autism is the fastest growing serious
developmental disability in the United States.
Transition Tip
TRANSITION TIP #7
Family involvement is critical for successful transition planning. Family members must be involved
in all decisions that are made by the transition team.
Accommodations must be made to promote family
involvement in the process (e.g. time and location of
transition meetings are flexible). Information should
be provided to families in a variety of formats and
professionals should be trained in family-friendly
practices.
*Family members must be heard and their ideas
respected
If you have a child 14+ and need information on
Turning 22, please contact Phyllis Kizner at 978624-3747.
SWEET DEAL
Sweet Deal!
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month
and our 25th Anniversary…..
During the month of April, Sugar Me Sweet
Natural Skin Care will donate 20% of all
online sales to Northeast Arc’s Autism
Support Center. Visit their site today at
www.sugarmesweetnsc.net
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IT’S A FACT:
The Autism Support Center was founded in 1991.
Expanded
Sensory friendly
movies at AMC
Join AMC Theatres and the Autism Society special sensoryfriendly showings of popular movies. The Sensory Friendly Film
program has expanded to four showings per month.
The second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday.
Family-friendly movies will continue to show Saturdays, starting
at 10am local time
We've added Tuesday showings at 7pm local time that may appeal
to others on the autism spectrum.
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Local theatres:
AMC Burlington, 20 South Ave, Burlington
AMC Braintree, 12 Grandview Road, Braintree
AMC Framingham 15, 22 Flutie Pass, Framingham,
Mass. 17014
AMC Tyngsboro 12, 440 Middlesex Road Tyngsboro,
Mass. 01879
AMC Loews Methuen 20, 90 Pleasant Valley St. Methuen, Mass.
01844
AMC Theatres (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to
bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.
PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL THEATER TO CONFIRM
DATE, TIME & PRICES.
This is NOT an ASC program!
FAMILY BOWLING IN LYNN
Join Northeast Arc at
Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes
73 Buffum Street, Lynn
April 12 & 26
3:30 to 5 pm
Join us for a fun afternoon of bowling.
Please contact Family Resources to register!
Free to families eligible for services through the Dept of Developmental Services/North Shore. Contact Fariba O’Donald at 978-624-2380.
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Save the Date!!!
The Spectrum
The Spectrum is a monthly electronic publication of the Autism Support
Center. This newsletter is published to inform parents and professionals
of resource information, upcoming events, and other autism-related
topics. ASC is funded primarily by the Mass. Dept. of Developmental
INFORMED. EMPOWERED. CONNECTED.
Services. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the funding source. ASC
does not endorse any product, service or theory referred to in this newsletter. Articles, resources and announcements are included for information only.
April 30, 2016
Spinelli’s
Lynnfield
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it to [email protected] or to our mailing address Parent contributions are
encouraged. Announcements are included as space is available.
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ASC AT 978-777-9135
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