June/July 2014 - Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia

ALTRUISM
Altruism (noun): Willingness to do things which benefit other
people, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself
JUNE/JULY 2014 EDITION
Thank You!
Executive Committee
President: Vania O’Keefe
Vice President: Theresa
Zano-McMillan
Treasurer: Glenn Cusick
Interim Secretary: Lynette
Landers
The Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia Board
Members and Staff would like to extend our heartfelt
thanks and appreciation to all of our supporters,
volunteers, and sponsors. The 9th Annual Autism
Awareness 5K Race was a huge success and we could
Board Members
Yvette Yates
not have done it without your help, support, and
Noyes
dedication to our organization! Please see pages 3-4 Suzi
Todd Humphrey
for a complete race wrap up!
Katja Kox-Fishe’
We hope you will also attend our 8th Annual Surfers Healing Susie Juhl
Michelle Redmond
5K Run/Walk! This event will take place on Saturday, August 16th
at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. More information is available on Trisha Lang
page 6.
Resource Director
Angel Barnhill
Also included in this edition of Altruism is an introduction to
I&R Specialist
our newest Board Member, Michelle Redmond, information
Holly Holmes
regarding the highly anticipated DD/ID Waiver IFSP Grant Funding Finance Coordinator
Cycle, and a brief overview regarding the upcoming changes to
Geraldine Eady
military ABA therapy coverage. We hope the summer sunshine is
treating you well! We look forward to seeing you at one of our
Inside this issue:
many events over the summer months!
Save the Date—1st Annual Family Picnic!
The Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia is excited to announce
that we are planning our 1st Annual Family Picnic!
Saturday, September 6, 2014
11:30-2:00PM
Chesapeake City Park
Greenbriar Parkway
Chesapeake, Virginia
More details will be available soon! RSVP’s will open no later
than August 18th. This will be a ticket admission event.
Stay tuned for more information!
BOARD MEMBER INTRODUCTION
5K WRAP-UP
IFSP GRANT FUNDING UPDATE
1-5
SURFERS HEALING 5K
EVENT INFORMATION
6
CONFERENCE ROOM AVAILABLE
PARENT PARTNERS
7
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
MY WAY MATINEES
8
TWICE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD BLOG
TRICARE ABA BENEFITS
9-10
MAC GROUP INFORMATION
SENSORY FRIENDLY FILMS
PENINSULA GROUP UPDATE
11
COFFEE & CHAT
COMMUNITY EVENTS
12-13
WHAT’S IN THE MONEY
15
RESPITE NIGHTS INFORMATION
OFFICE HOURS
16
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June/July 2014
New Board Member
Welcome, Michelle Redmond!
Please welcome our newest Board Member, Michelle Redmond!
“Born
a Buckeye from a little town in Ohio. Grew up in Los Angeles and
Arizona. Now I call Virginia Beach home. I am currently working on a PhD in sport
management at Old Dominion University. I am proud to be a single parent to a ten
year old, who is the love of my life, who is also my motivation for everything. He is
the reason I walk into every IEP meeting with my head held high, shoulders up right
and my game face on. When my son was diagnosed, it was the loneliest feeling in
the world. One of my favorite quotes, “Be the change you want to see” ~ Gandhi.
This drives me to be a voice for those who do not have one. It drives me to become an active member in the
community. This drives me to be the best parent I can be. It is my hope to be able to contribute to a
community that inspires people, helps people and educates people about autism.”
Office Closed June 25-27th
The Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia’s office will be closed Wednesday, June 25-27th as staff will be
attending an outside multi-day conference. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We will respond to any phone calls or emails received during that time by
Wednesday, June 30th, before the close of business.
Normal hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30AM-5:00PM.
5K Thank You From Canada
After the 5K event, we returned to the office to find an email from Canada!
5K participant, Paul Braun, wrote the following:
This message is for Angel and the gang putting on the Autism
Awareness 5km race:
I came down from Canada for a short vacation to Virginia
Beach last week. I always like to try to find a race to participate in
when I travel. I was happy to find yours.
The race crew were so helpful to me from signing up, to
getting a race shirt even though I might have been just past the cutoff, to directions to the race, to post race food volunteers, and
more. It was a perfect day for the run and all the runners were so positive for the cause and the enjoyment of
the event.
I was a little surprised that I ran well enough to place 1st overall.
I want to thank everyone who helped put on the superb event. If I can I
will definitely try to be back next year.
Thanks again for the awesome work that you do!
Paul Braun
Thank you, Paul, for choosing our race and for all the support!
Congratulations on your 1st place award! We look forward to seeing you
again next year!
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9th Annual Autism Awareness 5K Wrap-up!
Record Breaking Year!
The 9th Annual Autism Awareness 5K Run/Walk was once again a huge success!!
743 registered participants (runners and walkers), fundraisers,
and sponsors helped raise $49,000!
Thank you for helping to make our largest event of the year so successful!
We would like to congratulate and recognize the following:
Runners
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First place male runner was Paul Braun with a time of 19:42
Second place male runner was John Gibbons with a time of 20:00
Third place male runner was Clay Simpson with a time of 20:09
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First place female runner was Kimberly Burgess with a time of 22:09
Second place female runner was Amber Pratt with a time of 23:08
Third place female runner was a time of Jessica Rhodes of 23:49
Congratulations to all of our winners in each category!
More 5K results can be found at: http://mettleevents.com/results.php
Team Michael’s Friends Prepare for the 5K Race
Photo Courtesy of Suzi Noyes
Team Recognitions
Thanks to all the teams who participated!
Most Spirit Award was granted to Team Michael’s Friends
Most Team Members was granted to Team Au-Some Amigos
with 35 members!
Fundraisers
We would to thank ALL of our participants who helped raise funds for
our cause! We would like to recognize Suzanna Myers for being our
Top Fundraiser! Suzanna raised over $1,125 online!
Thank you, Suzanna!
Photo Courtesy of Suzi Noyes
Thank you for all your support and
participation-you helped us make this the most
successful 5K race to date! Thank you for
helping us reach our goals and set new
records! Your support helps ensure we are
able to fully meet our mission of improving the
lives of all affected by Autism!
Participants prepare for the start of the
5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
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9th Annual Autism Awareness 5K Sponsors
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
EMG Consulting, LLC
Capital Group
Gold Sponsors
Damuth Trane
Walmart
Autism Consulting & Therapy
(HR-ACT)
Silver Sponsors
Navigation Behavioral Consulting
Bronze Sponsors
Brain Balance Center of Virginia
Beach
William E. Wood & Associates,
Realtor ®
Friend Sponsors
Andrea’s Pizzeria & Italian
Restaurant
Southern Bank
David & Virginia Pritchett
John Langlois
Thank You to the Following
Donors & Contributors
Mettle Events
Long Jewelers
Southern Screen & Graphics
Team Hoyt Virginia Beach
City of Virginia Beach Parks & Rec
Virginia Beach Police Explorers & EMT
Entercom Communications
DJ Wize
Televideo Productions & Advertising
Trader Joe’s
Kosama of Virginia Beach
Linda E. Fox
Melissa Dawn Photography
Suzi Noyes
Thank you to all the volunteers for their
time, energy, and assistance!
For pictures, please click below!
Melissa Dawn Photography
Suzi Noyes—Page 1 & Page 2
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DBHDS Announces Next DD/ID Waiver Grant Funding Cycle
Medicaid Waiver Update for the Individuals and Family Support Program (IFSP) Waiver
Update May 19, 2014.
In order to meet demand and process applications in a timelier manner, IFSP funding will now have
two funding periods. The first funding period will start September 15, 2014 (P1). Funding for this period
will cover funding for supports and services that are required by individuals and families for a one year
time period of September 15, 2014 through September 14, 2015. The second funding period will take
place March 15, 2015(P2). Funds for the second period will cover services and supports for March 15,
2015 through March 14, 2016. It is requested that those wishing to ask for funding for summer camps wait
until the second funding cycle to submit their requests. Funds for the program will be evenly split between
the two funding periods. The cap for IFSP funding remains at $3,000, so families may request funding during each cycle if the amounts for each period together do not exceed $3,000.
Additional guidance material will be posted on the DBHDS website shortly.
DBHDS website is http://www.dbhds.virginia.gov/
Event Opportunities & Participation
The Tidewater and Peninsula areas of Virginia are fortunate to have great resources available that
not only provide services and programs, but also provide educational and event opportunities, to local
individuals diagnosed with Autism. Many local colleges, hospitals, and therapy providers continually host
events such as trainings, workshops, and classes to benefit and further educate families, service providers,
and local organizations about special needs and Autism.
The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia highly encourages families and individuals affected by Autism
to look into these unique and important opportunities. We regularly highlight a small portion of the many
events in our newsletter section “Community Events”. These are services, events, and programs that are not
affiliated with the Autism Society Tidewater Virginia, but are hosted locally so that families will know about
the programs and events.
With these opportunities, we want families to understand there can be a level of responsibility that
comes with it. Services and classes are provided and we encourage families to attend. This helps to ensure
that there is an interest in the topics and can help ensure future events and presentations in our local area. If
families are able to utilize services and events locally, the more the providers and topic speakers will be
able to justify that they will be able to return to our local area due to the needs and amounts of interest
that is in the Tidewater area. When events and programs are underutilized, especially in times of
budgetary constraints becomes harder and harder to justify programs that are not being utilized to their
maximum potential.
With that, we encourage families to seek out and provide an interest in the locally-provided events,
be it a webinar, a conference, or even therapeutic and recreational programs. If you reserve space at an
event, please give the courtesy of changing your reservation or cancelling if you are not going to be able
to make it. This will help event coordinators plan for the event and ensure that they are not over or under
purchasing materials, food, and other event-related expenses.
If you need assistance in finding events, resources, and trainings, please contact our office and we
can help you to find events that are of interest to you in our local area. Remember, supporting local events
and activities can ensure that programs can continue locally as well as grow in the future!
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June/July 2014
8th Annual Surfers Healing 5K Run/Walk
August 16, 2014
Rain or Shine Event!
4th Street & Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk
Virginia Beach, VA
All proceeds will benefit Surfers Healing VB and Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia!
Registration Now Open!
Register Online here! To download registration form, please click here!
Registration Fees:
$35 until July 1, 2014
$40 July 2-August 1, 2014
$45 August 2-August 16, 2014
Registration includes a technical Surfers Healing 5K event shirt and finisher medals. Shirts are only guaranteed to the
first 400 registered participants. Thereafter, as supplies last. Plus sized shirts are available by mail in registration only
and will be an extra $3 charge. Service fee will be charged in addition for online registration. Mail in registration must
be received no later than August 4, 2014.
Registration & Packet pickup: Early Packet Pick-up will be available Friday, August 15, 2014 from 11 am
to 7 pm at the Autism Society’s Office located at 5291 Greenwich Road, Suite 1, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
Race Day Packet Pick-up will begin at 6:30 a.m. and end at 7:30 a.m. Same Day/Walk-Up Registration will
begin at 6:30 a.m. and end at 7:15 a.m. (No exceptions) on the sand by 4th Street Boardwalk.
Awards: Finisher Medals will be awarded to all finishers. Trophies will be given to the top 3 overall.
Special awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group.
5K Age Groups: Youth 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
Teams No team contest at this time. If you would like to create teams for the fun of it please do!
Timing: 5K Run/Walk will be timed by Mettle Events.
Parking: Saturday morning parking will be available (for fee) at the parking lots and parking garages off
of Atlantic Ave. The closest parking lot is located near 4th Street, however, they usually open the lot between
7:30am-8:00am. Please click here for information on parking at the Oceanfront!
Participant Fundraiser: You may participate as a Fund-Raising Participant by asking your family, friends and
neighbors to sponsor you for a set amount. Fundraisers are eligible to win any of a variety of prizes. Fundraisers who
raise at least $100 are eligible. Top individual fundraiser will receive a one night stay at a local Virginia Beach
Oceanfront Hotel!
For Volunteer Information, Please Click Here!
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!!
Please Click Here for more information on sponsorship!
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June/July 2014
Autism Society National Conference-Save The Date!
Join the Autism Society in vibrant downtown Indianapolis for our 45th Annual Autism Society National
Conference! Twenty million people visit Indy every year, and now we hope you have a reason to be one of
them to hear our world renowned keynote speaker
Dr. Temple Grandin!
For questions, contact
[email protected]
Save The Dates: July 23 – 26, 2014!
Indianapolis, Indiana
Conference Room Available!
The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia recently relocated to a new location! With the new location
comes a large conference room that can be utilized for parent/volunteer-led activities, such as playgroups or
support group meetings. The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia is also looking for individuals who would like to
volunteer to coordinate and lead activities such as this during our normal business hours of Monday’s,
Wednesday’s, and Friday’s, 9:30AM-5:00PM. Please contact our office if you are interested!
Also, the conference room is available for other non-profit organizations who would like to host small,
free-of-charge workshops or meetings. Please contact the Autism Society Tidewater Virginia for more
information!
Seeking “Parent Partners” for Remote Communities
The Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia is actively seeking volunteers who would like to help assist families in remote areas. Currently, the Autism Society’s largest population reside in areas such as Norfolk,
Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk. With the recent addition of the Peninsula, we now are
able to assist families in and around Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg.
However, we know there are many more areas locally that need assistance. We are seeking active
volunteers who would like to become “Parent Partners” in any of the following areas: Windsor, Isle of Wight,
Rescue, Smithfield, Carrolton, Carrsville, Boykins, Branchville, Capron, Courtland, Drewyville, Ivor, Franklin,
Newsoms, Sedley, and Zuni.
“Parent Partners” are an integral part of our organization as we work to assist and support families in
all of our local area. Parent Partners assist families in need who may not be able to travel to our office in
Virginia Beach to seek assistance. They also are able to connect families with local services in their
communities. The Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia will provide Parent Partners with training, supports, and
resources to help support both the volunteer and families they are assisting. Parent Partners will need to abide
by the Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia options policy, submit to background screening, attend training, and
confidentiality regulations.
If you are interested in becoming a Parent Partner in any of our remote locations or the Peninsula,
please contact Angel Barnhill, Resource Director at (757) 461-4474 or [email protected]
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Every Monday, we offer the first matinee showing
of a G or PG movie.
The house lights are turned up & the
volume is turned down.
These adjustments are for young children and
others seeking a more sensory-friendly
experience.
Regal Cinemas
Kiln Creek 20
100 Regal Way
Newport News, Virginia 23602
Movie ratings are subject to change without notice
Volunteer Opportunities
The following volunteer opportunities are currently available with the Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia:
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Data Entry/Office Volunteer: Seeking volunteer(s) to help with end of the year date entry at our office.
Hours are Thursday’s, anytime between 9:30am and 5:00pm. Volunteer will be entering demographic
information on the number of families served for the 2013 year to date. Volunteer must be proficient in
typing and experience using File Maker PRO is a plus, however staff will be on site to train volunteer on
the program.
Hispanic Outreach: The Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia is currently recruiting volunteers to assist
families of Hispanic backgrounds. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help translate
parent education materials from English to Spanish. We are also seeking volunteers who are interested
in occasionally providing translation services for families during meetings help at our office. This is an
ongoing volunteer opportunity.
Event/Social Volunteers: Seeking volunteers to assist in events throughout the month, such as our respite
nights (Chesapeake and Virginia Beach locations), socials for our “tweens” and adult socials (held
monthly), and assistance during meetings and various other events held throughout the year.
Volunteers must sign a confidentiality agreement, volunteer commitment form, and submit to a
criminal background check (if over 18 years of age) prior to starting. If interested in this volunteer position,
please contact the Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia—call us at (757) 461-4474, email
[email protected], or stop by our office!
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The Twice-Exceptional Child
Blog Entry by Susie Juhl, Autism Society Tidewater Virginia Board Member & Peninsula Coordinator
Raising a child who has exceptional abilities and talents and who also has some significant needs has
been at times humbling, confusing, exhilarating, profound and heartbreaking, sometimes all at the same
time. Before we had speech, we had intricately designed wooden block churches, with artful steeples,
symmetrical doors that opened, spiral staircases within that rose up off the living room floor. Airplanes of all
different make and period were created with internal engine components that moved, imitating the actual
mechanical processes. Visual art on magnetic drawing tools and later on paper followed, some of which are now
featured in public venue.
These creations were then and are today a window into our son’s inner world, which we feel extremely
privileged to be welcomed into frequently now. But, for a long time it was not that way, and we worked hard to
connect with our son in a way that would be meaningful to him. Sometimes it felt like we were losing the battle,
that we could not compete with his internal stimulation. He seemed to be walled off from us, entranced by that
which only he could sense and see.
Early on and for several years, severe behaviors resulting, we believe, from his inability to communicate
his needs, self-soothe once upset and mental rigidity that made the natural unpredictability of daily life so
overwhelmingly aversive to him, eclipsed our days and our family’s happiness. Our son would wake up in a
tantrum, unable to process the transition from dream into reality, meltdowns occurred at every turn; even a word
or phrase spoken out of the original context he had first heard it could cause a severe aggressive or self-injurious
behavior. It felt as if emotional land mines littered our home and at any moment, he would scream, then
completely unravel and take our day with him. There was a sense of paralysis and hopelessness during this time
that persisted for too long.
Over time and through intensive behavior training, both for him and for us as parents, we learned how to
develop interventions that taught a replacement behavior that would be more positive and effective in meeting
his needs. Slowly, over the course of years, we climbed out of that dark place.
There is a moment I remember so clearly that encapsulates the seemingly paradoxical experience of
perceiving the dual-exceptional features of your child…One year into implementing a potty training program
that Aiden was clearly not interested in, I sat with him for the thousandth time in the bathroom, ready to reward
him should he be successful. He was so far away, and in that moment I was so worried he might never develop
this skill and then more acutely concerned that his gazing off in a trance-like state might actually be a seizure.
I grabbed his shoulders, too intrusively I realize now, to get his attention and bring him back to me. I asked him
what he was thinking, not sure if he could respond or would understand. After several more moments, he said, as
if he had given this a lot of thought, “If the earth is always rotating, why does it feel like I’m sitting still?” He was
4 at the time, and four years later, I can no longer count the number of times I have had this breathless feeling of
awe as I watched or listened to Aiden stretch so far beyond my own comprehension, expectation, intellect and
imagination. Being his mother has been the ultimate gift, all the more for the challenges that have forced me to
rise to meet them.
Seeking Blog Entries and Articles for Newsletter
The Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia is accepting blogs and articles for our newsletter to give first-person experiences for our
readers! Entries will be reviewed and applicants will be notified if they are selected. Applicants may also attach 1-2 small
pictures with their entries if they grant permission to use the pictures along with their articles in the newsletter publications.
Articles or blogs should be original in content.
The Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia operates on a strict “options policy” and can not print or accept articles that
promote/denounce one program, therapy, or provider over another. Please note that not all entries will be selected for
publication. If interested, please submit articles/blogs no later than the 7th of the month for consideration for publication.
Email articles to: Holly at [email protected]
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Changes Coming to Military/Tricare Covered ABA Services
Information and comparison chart provided by Katja Kox-Fishe, Autism Society Tidewater Virginia Board Member and
Peninsula Group Coordinator and AMFAS Representative. Information provided from American Military Families Autism
Support (AMFAS).
Recently, the Defense Department submitted reports to Congress regarding the current Tricare ABA benefit
programs. The report announced the Defense Departments intention to consolidate all Tricare coverage of ABA services
into one new Demonstration Program entitled Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration.
The report indicates the Autism Care Demonstration will provide all ABA services for all eligible beneficiaries
(active duty and retired) with a diagnosis of ASD. Services may be provided by BCaBA’s or Behavioral Technicians
under supervision of BCBA’s/BCBA-D’s.
Tricare will transition all beneficiaries to the new Consolidated Program in a phased approach between July
25 and December 31, 2014 to ensure continuity of care. The new Demonstration will be a temporary benefit in effect
until December 31, 2016. As a Demonstration Program, it’s goal is to provide flexibility, data, and recommendations in
order for Tricare to develop a permanent and appropriate program benefit to provide ABA therapy services to military families.
More information regarding this upcoming change can be found at the AMFAS website at:
http://update.amfas.org/2014/04/report-to-congress-forecasts-tricare-aba-coverage-changes/
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Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia Peninsula Update
The Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia’s Peninsula Group will not having any monthly
Meetings in June, July, and August. Please look for more information regarding
upcoming events and September’s General Meeting topic soon!
Representatives will be available throughout the summer to answer phone calls, emails, and
address any questions or concerns you may have. Please call (757) 461-4474 and choose
Option 2 for the Peninsula Group or email [email protected]
Men’s Autism Club (MAC)
What’s the MAC?
A group of men who support each other, while working on
creating a stronger bond between the child and the father,
all the while helping to create Autism awareness.
The MAC is open to all dad's, father figures, or men who are role
models in the lives of those living with autism.
Support Thru Action
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Todd Humphrey at
[email protected] or call the Autism Society Tidewater Virginia’s
office at (757) 461-4474. Additional event details are
available online at www.meetup.com/tidewater-autism/
Sensory Friendly Films
June 21: How To Train Your Dragon 2
July 26: Planes-Fire and Rescue
Showtime: 10:00AM
Sensory Friendly Films provide a special
opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a
safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums
dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound
turned down and audience members are invited to get up
and dance, walk, shout or sing!
AMC Theater, Lynnhaven
1001 Lynnhaven Mall Loop, Virginia Beach, VA
AMC Theater, Hampton
1 Town Center Way, Hampton, VA
Tickets can be purchased through AMC Theaters
Dates are subject to change. Please visit:
www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
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Coffee & Chat-Chesapeake and Virginia Beach
Chesapeake
Virginia Beach
Thursday, July 10
Thursday, August 7
6:00PM-8:00PM
Thursday, June 26
Thursday, July 31
6:00-8:00PM
Facilitated by Vania O’Keefe,
President
Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia
Coffee and Chat’s
facilitated by
President
Vania O’Keefe &
Vice-President
Theresa ZanoMcMillan
Location:
Panera Bread
Great Bridge Shopping Center
237 Battlefield Blvd. South
Chesapeake, VA
Facilitated by Theresa Zano-McMillan,
Vice President
Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia
Location:
Panera Bread
300 Constitution Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
Upcoming Events
THESE EVENTS
WILL BE HELD AT
AUTISM SOCIETY,
TIDEWATER
VIRGINIA OFFICE
LOCATED AT:
5291 GREENWICH
ROAD, SUITE 1
VIRGINIA BEACH
RSVP AT
MEETUP.COM OR
BY CALLING
Teen & Adult
Social
General Meeting
(Ages 11-14)
(Ages 15+)
No July Meeting
July 18, 2014
6:00-9:00PM
Next Meeting Date:
August 27, 2014
Movie Night!
Meeting Topic To Be
Announced
Join us for a movie night
complete with “concession”
and fun!
Parents are invited to
participate in the parallel
parent group.
RSVP Required
“Tween” Social
August 2, 2014
Childcare is available for this
meeting. RSVP is required
for childcare no later than
August 21, 2014.
Please call our office at
(757) 461-4474 to sign up
for childcare.
12:00-2:00PM
Back to School Basics!
Join us for a
“back-to-school” event!
Cafeteria skills, changing
classrooms, and more
social skills will be
presented to our
tween group!
Parents are invited to
participate in the parallel
parent group.
Space is limited!
(757) 461-4474
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COMMUNITY EVENTS ARE PROVIDED AS A COURTESY. THE AUTISM SOCIETY, TIDEWATER VIRGINIA
IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE SERVICE PROVIDERS OR ORGANIZATIONS.
Community Events
Classes Offered By CHKD
Helping Young Children
Manage Emotions
July 24, 2014 6:30PM
CHKD Norfolk
For more information and to
register, please visit:
www.chkd.org
“Register for Classes”
Essential Pieces
Workshops
Presented by
Lutheran Family Services of
Virginia-Hampton
June 24: The ABC’s of
Behavior & Exploring the
IEP Process
5:30-8:30PM
www.lfsva.org
(757) 722-4707 Ext. 1316
Transition Workshop
Presented by
Endependence Center
October 16, 2014
10:00AM-11:30AM
6:00PM-7:30PM
Endependence Center, Inc.
6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk, VA
July 23-25, 2014
Charlottesville, VA
For Rising 9th & 10th Grade
African American
Males & Parents
For More Information,
Please Contact
Amanda Randall at
[email protected]
Transition to Adulthood
Presented by
Portsmouth Naval Hospital
June 24, 2014
9:00AM-3:00PM
Contact
Glenda Lewis-Fleming for
registration information
[email protected]
VCU-ACE Webinar Series
Medicaid Waivers Workshop
Presented by
Endependence Center
June 25, 2014
9:30AM-12:00PM
June 17: Understanding
Challenging Behaviors
July 8: Effective
Communication for Students
with ASD
To RSVP, Please Contact
Tammy Manno at
(757) 351-1586
http://
www.vcuautismcenter.org/
training/webcasts/
upcoming.cfm
The Global & Regional
Asperger Syndrome
Partnership (GRASP)
Monthly Support Group for
Individuals with Asperger's
Support Group for Families of
Children with Special Needs
Contact Linda Johnson at
(757) 351-1577 to RSVP
MOVE Youth Summit
Presented by
Virginia Department of
Education & I’m Determined
EFMP/Military
Family Event
Meetings held on the 2nd
Tuesday of the month
7:00-9:00PM
Mary D. Pretlow Library
111 W. Ocean View Ave.
Norfolk, VA
http://grasp.org/page/graspsupport-group-southeastern-va
Presented by
ACED
(Advocating Champions
Empowering Disabilities)
June 21, 2014
12:00PM
Sarah Bonwell Hudgins Center
51 Battle Road, Hampton
Sensory-Friendly Films
Presented by
Cinema Café
Pembroke Location
1st Saturday of Month
10:30AM
For more information and
movie of the month, please
visit:
http://cinemacafe.com/
events/sensory-friendlymovies/
Lil’ AMP!
Adaptive Movement
Program
Presented by
Chesapeake Therapeutic
Recreation
Ages 3-5 Years Old
Thursday’s 9:30-10:30AM
Register Online At:
www.cityofchesapeake.net/
guide
2014 State Convention
Presented by
ARC of Virginia
July 31-August 2, 2014
Hilton Richmond Hotel
Richmond, VA
To More Information and to
Register, Please Visit:
http://www.thearcofva.org/
news-events/2014-stateconvention/
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Our newsletters are published monthly. Newsletter is posted online and sent to families between the 15th and 20th
of each month. The Autism Society does not post fundraiser advertisements that are not related to the Autism Society,
Tidewater Virginia.
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Advertisements must include pre-payment in order to be included in the newsletter. Please remit your
advertisement via email in jpeg format. Write your check or money order out to Autism Society, Tidewater
Virginia. Remit Payment to Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia, 5291 Greenwich Road, Suite 1, Virginia Beach,
VA 23462. For payment by phone or other questions, please contact us 757-461-4474.
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AUTISM SOCIETY, TIDEWATER VIRGINIA
What's in the Money!
Did you know that you do not have to wait for an event or
a certain time of the year to make a donation?
Donations are needed throughout the year to make sure the
Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia has suitable funding to
provide the many resources, events and services to families who
need them in our community. Donations can be mailed to our
office Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia , 5291Greenwich Rd.,
Suite 1, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 or you may donate online
using our secure website, www.tidewaterasa.org.
Family Scholarship Program
On Monday, June 9th at 6pm the Autism Society, Tidewater
Virginia Scholarship committee met to select applicants for our
Quarter 1 and 2 Scholarship distribution. We missed the first
quarter with our big move and 5K so we combined them so we
could select more applicants. A total of $3,565 was awarded!
Did you know that you may be able to contribute to the
Autism Society through your employer? Many employers
have a payroll deduction program established where employees
can have a specified amount deducted from their pay at each
pay period or an alternative timeframe. And, you don’t have to
do a thing! Your employer makes sure your donated funds get
to the organization you have identified (Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia ). In most cases, you may have to renew the
process each annual or fiscal year. Many employers who support
charitable giving by their employees also match those funds
themselves; giving back to the communities in which their employees live. Please contact your Human Resources or Payroll
representative to learn more about your employer’s policy/
program and make the decision to support Autism Society,
Tidewater Virginia.
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Did you know family, friends and organizations you are
affiliated with can make contributions to Autism Society,
Tidewater Virginia in honor of a loved one or loved ones
impacted by Autism? When sending in a donation or donating
through the website; www.tidewaterasa.org, please make a note
identifying who the donation is in honor of and if you would
like them to be notified of the contribution. Don’t forget to
provide the mailing address so the person or persons can be
notified.
We were able to award 9 applicants out of 16 with the
following:
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Applicant 1 (1 child w/ASD) $500 for a Therapeutic
Recreation Camp and Respite Care over the Summer
Applicant 2 (3 children w/ASD) $740 for a Private
Preschool Camp and Stand Up Paddle Board Lessons
Applicant 5 (3 children w/ASD) $265 for a Sensory Room
and Therapeutic Recreation Camps
Applicant 9 (1 child w/ASD) $500 for a summer camp and
a tablet
Applicant 10 (1 child w/ASD) $250 for Therapeutic
Summer Camp
Applicant 11 (1 child w/ASD) $500 for Biomedical Testing
Lab Fees and a weighted vest
Applicant 12 (1 child w/ASD) $270 for Therapeutic
Summer Camp
Applicant 13 (1 child w/ASD) $240 to contribute to
camps, Headphones for listening therapy, IPAD & Apps, or
Protective IPAD case
Applicant 16 (1 child w/ASD) $300 to contribute to
camps, additional mental health testing, child friendly
tablet, or 4 hours of respite a month
Our next cycle for scholarships opens up on September 1,
2014.
Autism Awareness Items
Thank you to the individuals, families and organizations that
have made donations this quarter! We would like to recognize The Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia has Autism Awareness
supporters who organized fundraisers! Thank you!
items available in our Resource Center and at our local events!
All proceeds benefit our organization. Stop by and check out
 Norfolk Tides Baseball Club– Autism Society Day with the some of the new items we have available. Bring awareness to
Tides
your community! We accept cash, checks, and credit cards.
 Crown Vic Boys of Virginia Beach in Association with Rim Thanks for your support!
Kings and Pinboys at the Beach-Autism Awareness
Bowling Fundraiser
 G Patton Salon of Norfolk, Virginia– Haircutathon
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AUTISM SOCIETY, TIDEWATER VIRGINIA
Upcoming Events
Respite Nights Virginia Beach
Respite Nights Chesapeake
June 29, 2014 & July 27, 2014
6:30-8:30PM
Bounce House
829 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Virginia Beach
July 11, 2014 & August 8, 2014
6:30-8:30PM
The Orb Family Fun Center
200 Tintern Ct, Chesapeake
Space is limited and reservations are required. You must call (757) 461-4474 or email Angel at [email protected] to
RSVP. Children ages 5-14 are welcome to attend. Children under age 5 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Child must
be potty trained to leave them-volunteers are not permitted to change diapers. Child with Autism is free of charge, siblings are
$5. We would like to assure all families are able to participate. If you RSVP and have already attended previous respite nights,
you may be put on the wait list so that other families may participate. You may only sign up for one respite location per month.
Autism 101 Classes
New to Autism? New to the Area? Experiencing a Transition?
Just needing some new information?
The Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia offers “Autism 101” meetings.
This appointment covers topics such as programs and services offered by the
Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia, local resources, educational information,
Medicaid Waiver information, military family information, and much, much more!
“Autism 101” classes are approximately 1 hour long,
and we can tailor the meeting to your specific needs!
Give us a call today to set up an appointment!
Meetings are held on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s.
We’re on Meetup.com!
Follow us, find upcoming events, and RSVP for events online!
www.meetup.com/tidewater-autism/
Office Location & Hours
Autism Society
Tidewater Virginia
Visit Us Online
& Facebook!
5291 Greenwich Road
Suite 1
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 461-4474
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
9:30AM-5:00PM
www.tidewaterasa.org
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/tidewaterasa
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