Mecklenburg County Support Group of ASNC

It's Cool to Fly American - Registration for Charlotte (CLT) Event on Apr 27, 2024 (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST) (google.com)

Get ready - TOMORROW is Shop & Dine 4 Autism! A huge thank you to all our participating businesses!

Please visit Tenders in Cornelius! They are giving back to Mecklenburg Support Group to help with Activities and events for our families. Thank you Tenders.

This is such an easy way to support Autism Society of North Carolina! ASNC parent support groups are not funded and run solely from community donations and volunteer fundraising efforts. Help your local support group by recruiting a shop or business to participate in this statewide autism awareness and acceptance percentage day 💚💚

Are you a business owner that wants to show your support of the autism community? We’re looking for businesses to participate in Shop & Dine 4 Autism on April 25! Commit to donating at least 10 percent of your total sales on April 25 and sign up here: http://mvnt.us/m1375926

Mecklenburg County Parent2Parent Support Meeting
Virtual Tuesday, February 14th, 7-8 pm
(We meet on the 2nd Tuesdays of every month 7-8 pm at this link through May)

Join us to meet the New Chapter Co-Leaders.
This virtual meeting will be primarily an Information session/meet and greet. Discuss resources, share your input on meeting topics of interest, as well as inclusive events and activities for the entire family.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN:
https://meet.goto.com/750992421

You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 750-992-421
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412

Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install

There is a new program starting in January at North County Regional Library.
This sensory program will have a small number of participants and is designed specifically for children with ASD or other sensory sensitivities.
All programs will be on Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Please share with your families. Parents may call me directly if they want to register.
Questions, please feel free to contact me.
Jennifer Williams-Cannon, M.A. | Library Associate
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library | North County Regional Library
704-416-6031
[email protected]

Are you struggling to effectively address challenging behavior? Do you need help promoting play and communication skills in your young child? Does your teen need support with social communication, organization, employment readiness, and/or daily living skills? Our Clinical Department offers several services, including rapid response, short-term clinical consultation delivered via telehealth across NC. This can be funded by the Innovations waiver (Specialized Consultative Services), standard Medicaid for children under 21, outpatient behavioral health services for adults who are funded by Medicaid, various private health insurances, and private pay.

Other services from our Clinical Department include LifeLong Interventions and behavioral consultations, depending on your area. Learn more here: https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/clinical-services/

Did you know that ASNC offers free guidance and advice from Autism Resource Specialists in your region?

They are all moms of children or adults with autism themselves, so they have firsthand knowledge and a unique understanding of what you are going through. Autism Resource Specialists also are trained and experienced, so they can connect you with autism resources and provide guidance. Need help before your IEP meeting? Need to sign up for Medicaid services? Need to decide whether to seek guardianship? They cover these topics and more.

To be connected to your Autism Resource Specialist, call 1-800-442-2762 or fill out this form: https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/contact-us/

UPDATED RESOURCE for 2022-2023!

The Testing Students with Disabilities Handbook contains policy guidelines and procedures for testing students with disabilities as part of the North Carolina Annual Testing Program. Students who are classified as having a disability are the students who receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) or are identified with a disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. School personnel are responsible for ensuring the policy guidelines and procedures outlined in this handbook are implemented appropriately. All information provided in this handbook represents the North Carolina assessments and policies in place as of July 2022. Subsequent guidance and regulations from the US Department of Education may require updates to this document. The public school unit (PSU) test coordinator should always be consulted for any updated information.

Check it out at:

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/media/15215/open

Reminder: Our webinar on helping an adolescent through puberty is this Thursday! The webinar will be presented in both English and Spanish. Register now and join us: http://mvnt.us/m1333411

Parent and caregivers, join us for a free webinar on how to provide information to your adolescent about puberty. The training will include information on teaching new social rules and hygiene routines and providing support during this time. This webinar will be provided in English and Spanish. Learn more and register:
http://mvnt.us/m1334779