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May 23rd (Th) Pediatric Epilepsy and Autism Coordination Efforts Support Group Meeting 6:00 - 7:30 PM; CMC-NE Pediatric Pavilion, 100 Medical Park Dr NE #310, Concord, NC 28025 ; Addressing Challenging Behaviors; Free.

May 23rd (Th) Steps Dance Program 6:30 - 7:15 PM; Dancers Unlimited-610 Oakridge Farm Road, Mooresville, NC 28115; STEPS, or Special Topmost Extraordinary Performers with Style, is an adaptive dance program for participants with physical and developmental special needs; Free; Stephanie at 704-564-9583

May 23rd (Th) Circle of Friends 7:00 - 8:30 PM; Forest Hills Church, Charis Room, 7224 Park Road; "Win a Buck" with lively music and refreshments; Free, ooffriends@gmail.com

May 22nd (W) Monkey Joes Free Bounce Time Any location in Mecklenburg; Kids 12 and under with autism & sibs; Call your local Monkey Joes for times.

May 25th (Sa) Cornelius Park and Recreation Sailors with Special Needs Noon-3:00 PM; NC Sailing and Rowing Center; Huntersville, NC; all ages plus family members; Free; Donations welcome but not required; Trina Roeder, 704-892-6031 Ext.162 troeder@cornelius.org

May 30th (Th) Steps Dance Program 6:30 - 7:15 PM; Dancers Unlimited-610 Oakridge Farm Road, Mooresville, NC 28115; STEPS, or Special Topmost Extraordinary Performers with Style, is an adaptive dance program for participants with physical and developmental special needs; Free;Stephanie at 704-564-9583

May 30th (Th) Circle of Friends 7:00 - 8:30 PM; Forest Hills Church, Charis Room, 7224 Park Road; "Summer Blastoff" with lively music and refreshments; Free, ooffriends@gmail.com

May 31st (F) Supper Club 6:00 - 7:00 PM; Marion Diehl Ctr, 2219 Tyvola; ages 13 and up, pre-reg required 1 week before program; $7.00; Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

May 31st (F) Therapeutic Recreation Dance 7:00 - 9:00 PM; Marion Diehl Recreation Center; 13 and up; Register at door; $8.00. Karen.Howard@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

June 1st (Sa) ASNC Sensory Friendly Films: EPIC 2-D 10:00 AM; Concord Mills 24; 2421 Concord Mills Blvd; Concord NC, $5.00 AND Carolina Pavilion 22, 9541 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC, $5.00

June 1st (Sa) Sensory Story Time 2:00 PM; Morrison Regional Library, 7015 Morrison Boulevard, Charlotte; Ages 3-6. Registration required at 704-416-5400 or www.cmlibrary.org.

June 2nd (Su) DUMC Open Door Worship Service 3:30 PM; Dilworth United Methodist Church, 605 East Boulevard, Charlotte; Jones Building, Fellowship Hall, Free, Contact Karen Martin at 704-516-1688

June 3rd (M) Sensory Story Time 10:30 - 11:15 AM; Beatties Ford Regional Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Road; All ages; Walk-in program; Free; 704-416-3000, option 2.

June 4th (Tu) Lunch and Learn Noon - 1:00 PM; Southeast Psychological, 8840 Blakeney Professional Dr, Suite 200, Charlotte, ; Tips on Raising Child w/Healthy Body Image; Free, dbalcer@southeastpsych.com

June 4th (Tu) Sky High Jump 2:00 - 5:00 PM; 601 North Polk, Pineville, NC; Special Needs individuals of any age (recommended age at least 4 years old) can jump for $5. One caretaker per child free. Closed to the public and music turned off; http://cha.jumpskyhigh.com/

June 6th (Th) Lunch and Learn Noon - 1:00 PM; Southeast Psychological, SouthPark Office, 6060 Piedmont Row Drive South, Suite 120, Charlotte; Learning Disabilities -Reading, Writing, Math; Free, 704-552-0116 or dbalcer@southeastpsych.com.

June 6th (Th) ASNC-MCC Meeting: MeckLINK speaker & End-of-Year party 7:00 - 9:00 PM; St. John's Episcopal Church, 1623 Carmel Rd, info@asncmeck.org

June 7th (F) TEACCH Parent Classes 9:00 AM - Noon; Charlotte TEACCH Center, 5701 Executive Ctr Dr, Suite 108; Parents of Elementary-age children; Free, Register 704-563-4103.

June 7th (F) Tweens & Teens at the Movies 6:45 - 8:30 PM; Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 250l Oxford Place; High School Musical 3; Free; RSVP tonissen03@yahoo.com

June 7th (F) Cornelius Park and Rec Bowling 7:00 - 8:30 PM; Northcross Lanes; 16317 Statesville Road, Huntersville; 16 yrs and up; $10 resident/$15 non-resident; Register by June 5th at 704-892-6031 Ext.162 or www.Cornelius.org/PARC

June 8th (Sa) Sensory Story Time 10:30 - 11:00 AM; South County Regional Library, Charlotte; ages 3-7; Free; registration required at 704-416-6600

June 10th (M) Sensory Story Time 10:30 - 11:15 AM; Beatties Ford Regional Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte; All ages; Walk-in program; Free; 704-416-3000, option 2.

June 11th (Tu) Bounce U Victory Bounce 4:00 - 6:00 PM; 10624 Metromont Pkwy Charlotte; Free; families with Special Needs children; www.bounceu.com

June 17th (M) Sensory Story Time 10:30 - 11:15 AM; Beatties Ford Regional Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte; All ages; Walk-in program; Free; 704-416-3000, option 2.

June 17th - 21st (M-F) Fun with Friends Summer Camp 1:00 - 3:00 PM; J. V. Washam Elementary Gymnasium, 9611 Westmoreland Road, Cornelius; 5-16 yrs; Play Therapist will run camp; $50 resident/$65 non-resident; Register by June 12th at 704-892-6031 Ext.162 or www.Cornelius.org/PARC

June 18th - Aug 20th (Tu) Summer Bowling 10:00 AM; Open to children with ASD, their siblings, and family/caretaker/CAP worker; AMF Carolina Lanes, 11210 Brigman Rd. Matthews, NC 28105; $5 for two games and shoe rental. To be put on the distribution list for this event, contact Kim Green at bowling@asncmeck.org

June 19th (W) Asperger Meetup 6:00 - 7:30 PM, Second floor of Fuel Pizza, Park Road Shopping Center, 4267 Park Road, Charlotte; http://www.meetup.com/aspergers-81

June 20th (Th) After the Diagnosis Workshop 9:30 AM - Noon; 209 Delburg St. (the Cotton Mill Conference Room, 1st floor), Davidson NC; Workshop on Autism by; Free; RSVP 704-894-9678 or npopkin@autismsociety-nc.org

June 19th (W) Monkey Joes Free Bounce Time Any location in Mecklenburg Ages 12 and under with autism & sibs; Call your local Monkey Joes for times.

June 20th (Th) Sensory Program for Adults 1:00 PM; Independence Regional Library, 6000 Conference Dr, Charlotte 28212; Adults; sensory program w/ books, songs, movement & art; Free; 704-416-4800 opt. 4; jgoretti@cmlibrary.org

June 22nd (Sa) Guiding Parents to Services 10:30 AM - Noon; Imaginon Children's Library; 300 East 7th Street; Adding Structure to Your Child's Environment by Leica Anzaldo; Children welcome; free parking under Imaginon for first 90 minutes; Interpreter for Spanish-speaking families; Free; Dianne at 704-943-9416 dalexander@smartstartofmeck.org

June 24th (M) Sensory Story Time 10:30 - 11:15 AM; Beatties Ford Regional Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte; All ages; Walk-in program; Free; 704-416-3000, option 2.

June 29th (Sa) ASNC Sensory Friendly Films: Monsters University 10:00 AM; Concord Mills 24; 2421 Concord Mills Blvd; Concord NC, $5.00 AND Carolina Pavilion 22, 9541 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC, $5.00

***ASNC-MCC does not promote any activity or event. We simply offer information. Please note that it is your responsibility to decide what works best for your family’s specific needs.

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ASNC Parent Advocates

Nancy Popkin (NPopkin@autismsociety-nc.org)
Kim Tizzard (KTizzard@autismsociety-nc.org)

209 Delburg St., Suite 109
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 894-9678


Autism-Related Links

NPR report - "Gene Mutations Offer Clues On The Autistic Brain"

VH1 Classic Rock Autism - http://www.vh1.com/partners/vh1classic_rock_autism/

MTV True Life: I Have Autism - http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1554937&vid=138722

Temple Grandin interview on "Fresh Air" (NPR) - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99009110


Mission Statement
The Autism Society of North Carolina is committed to providing support and promoting opportunities which enhance the lives of individuals within the autism spectrum and their families.

Vision Statement
The Autism Society of North Carolina strives to create a community where people within the autism spectrum and their families receive respect, services, and support based on individual differences.