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RESOURCE CONNECTION Au t i sm Resou r ce Cen t e r o f Cen t ra l Massachuse t t s Winter 2012 Vol. 14, Issue 54

New Year and Challenges

Happy New Year! It‘s a new year with

not so new challenges. Despite an eco-

nomic upturn, our state is faced with

making hard cuts AGAIN. I know this

is getting old, but our kids who have no

voice depend on us to speak for them

and we will need to be very vocal to

insure their safety net is kept in place.

Not only their net BUT the safety net

for all people who need care, your par-

ents, your children with disabilities,

your neighbors who have lost their jobs.

To be truly effective in our advocacy we

need to combine our voices with others

who are in jeopardy. We need to work

TOGETHER to make the most impact.

HMEA is part of a grassroots move-

ment, the Caring Force, which proposes

a combined effort on Beacon Hill to

speak with one voice for the common-

wealth‘s most vulnerable citizens, be-

cause it is the right thing to do. Please

check out a message from our CEO

Mike Moloney on page 8 and join this

movement. Together, we can make a

difference.

Here at the Center we are facing our

own challenges. We‘ve depended upon

the Walk for 11 years now to fund the

programs and activities you‘ve come to

rely on. This past year‘s event was the

most successful ever. However, almost

everyone involved in the walk has

walked away to new challenges in their

lives, we are grateful to them for their

past support and wish them well in their

future endeavors. We‘ve hired Kara M.

White, to take Cheryl Chan‘s place, and

we begged Sean Daly to take on the

walk as well as the run when Julie Cop-

penrath had to step down. We were very

lucky that Sean agreed, but we still have

major holes to fill, so if you are an or-

ganizer, if you excel at soliciting prizes,

if you have time or a talent you‘d like to

donate to a great cause and want to be

part of the best team ever, call Kara!

And now a message from our 5K Run /

Walk Chair, Sean Daly.

I almost walked away. Seriously, about

five seconds after agreeing to chair both

the annual 5K and walk events, I nearly

had a change of heart and quit. Actually,

the word quit may be a bit harsh. After

all, I recently started an extremely fulfill-

ing but equally time consuming job at

HMEA. How would I find the time?

Better yet, why would I find the time?

I‘ve done my part. The answers came a

few days later when I discovered my

daughter with autism was being severely

teased and ostracized for the first time in

her life. It turns out I haven‘t even come

close to doing my part.

In talking with fellow autism people in

many different regions and states, I feel

safe in saying Central Massachusetts is

the very best in which to live. The cata-

lyst for this is the Center and how it

brings people in our situations together.

Through Center-sponsored entities such

as Mixed Martial Arts for Autism and

Camp Starfish, my daughter has accom-

plished things I‘d have never have

thought possible. More important

are all of the friends she has made

by virtue of these and other Center

activities. We aren‘t just a commu-

nity: we are an extended family.

Of course, like all positives with

autism, there has to be a flipside. In

my case, it was being lulled to

sleep. What‘s weird and occasion-

ally shunned in the rest of the world

is just our kid with autism being our

kid with autism in our community.

Of course, living in such a large and

extended family also enables us to

live in a bubble at times. My bubble

burst but my goal to help raise au-

tism awareness returned with a

vengeance. What better way to do

this than helping to put on the Cen-

ter‘s biggest and best event yet on

Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Lake

Park in Worcester?

Now is the part where in any other

region I would give my hard sell for

runners, walkers, teams and volun-

teers. I‘d point out how fundraising

pages can be started on FirstGiving

in a few short weeks, and beg even

those of you not directly connected

to autism to still be generous with

your time and money. Eleven years

of wildly successful events tell me

such sales pitches and pleas are un-

necessary. I know our extended

family will step up just like we al-

ways do.

Our dedication to one another

epitomizes why there is no other

place I‘d rather take this unique au-

tism journey in than Central Massa-

chusetts with all of you. See you on

April 29th for the Community 5K/

Walk for Autism Awareness!

Sean Daly

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sions and Eating Challenges Lori

Ernsperger, PhD & Tania Stegen-

Hanson, OTR/L

Donated by Helen Landry

Relationship Development Inter-

vention with Children, Adolescents

& Adults Steven Gutstein & Rachel

Sheedy

Look Me in the Eye John Elder

Robison

A Cup of Comfort for Parents of

Children with AutismColleen Sell

Autism from Tragedy to Triumph

Carol Johnson & Julia Crowder

You, Your Child and ―Special‖

Education Barbara Coyne Cutler

The Myth of Autism Dr. Michael

Goldberg with Elyse Goldberg

Freaks, Geeks & Asperger

Syndrome Luke Jackson

Helping a Child with Nonverbal

Learning Disorder or Asperger

Syndrome Kathyrn Stewart, PhD

Asperger Syndrome &

Adolescence Teresa Bolick, PhD

The Curious Incident of the Dog in

the Night-time Mark Haddon

The ADD Book William Sears, MD

& Lynda Thompson, PhD

The Friendship Factor Kenneth H.

Rubin, PhD with Andrea Thompson

Developing Talents

Temple Grandin & Kate Duffy

Upside Down Brilliance – The Vis-

ual Spatial Learner Linda Kreger

Silverman, PhD

Different Minds Deirdre Lovecky

Learning to Learn Catherine Oliv-

ier & Rosemary Bowler

Eight Keys to a Better Me

Donated by Jeanne Chaclas

Donated by Kathy Allen


vention with Young Children Steven Gutstein & Rachelle

Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid

Gina (Terrasi) Gallagher & Patricia

(Terrasi) Konjoian

Breaking the Vicious Cycle Elaine

Gottschall

Replays Karen Levine & Naomi

Chedd

Children with Starving Brains Jaquelyn McCandless, MD

Making Peace with Autism Susan

Senator

Daniel Isn‘t Talking Marti Leim-

bach

Exiting Nirvana A Daughter‘s Life

with Autism Clara Claiborne Park

Genetic Bypass – Using Nutrition

to Bypass Genetic Mutations

Dr. Amy Yasko

The Puzzle of Autism: Putting it

All Together

Dr. Amy Yasko & Dr. Garry Gordon

Late Talking Children Thomas

Sowell

The Affect-Based Language Cur-

riculum (ABLC) Stanley Greenspan

MD & Diane Lewis, MA, CCC/SLP

A Guide to Nutrigenomic Testing

(2 DVD Set)

Neurological Research Institute &

Gordon Research Institute

When Jeremy Jones‘ Stomach

Stopped Working: A Story for

Children with G-Tubes Anne

Reckling, PsyD

Becoming Verbal with Childhood

Apraxia Pam Marshalla

Just Take a Bite (Easy and

Effective Answers to Food Aver-

New on the Shelves

Heal Your Body Naturally: The Power

of RNA & The Puzzle of Autism:

Putting It All Together Dr. Amy Yasko & Dr. Garry Gordon

Son Rise the Miracle Continues

Barry Neil Kaufman

A Real Boy – A True Story of Autism,

Early Intervention and Recovery

Christina Adams

Sounds of Falling Snow – Stories of

Recovery from Autism & Related

Conditions ;The Sound of a Miracle

Dancing in the Rain Annabel Stehli

Playing, Laughing and Learning with

Children on the Autism Spectrum

Julia Moor

Facing Autism Lynn M. Hamilton

The Boy Who Loved Windows

Patricia Stacey

The Child with Special Needs

Stanley I. Greenspan, MD & Serena

Wieder, PhD

The Everything Parent‘s Guide to

Children with Autism Adelle Jameson

Tilton

Activity Schedules for Children with

AutismLynn E. McClannahan, PhD &

Patricia J. Krantz, PhD

Reaching Out, Joining In – Teaching

Social Skills to Young Children with

Autism Mary Jane Weiss, Ph,D, BCBA

& Sandra L. Harris, PhD

Children with Starving Brains

Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D.

A Slant of Sun – One Child‘s Courage

Beth Kephart

Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and

Pervasive Development Disorder

Karyn Seroussi

Pivotal Response Treatments for Au-

tism Robert L. Koegel & Lynn Kern Koegel

Vol. 14, Issue 54 Page 3

New on The Shelves

Toilet Training for Individuals with

Autism & Related Disorders

Maria Wheeler, M.Ed


vention with Young Children

Steven E. Gutstein & Rachelle K.

Sheely

Special Diets for Special Kids

Lisa Lewis, PhD

Donated by Priya Tikku

Behavioral Intervention for Young

Children with Autism By Catherine

Maurice

Do-Watch-Listen-Say (Social and

Communication Intervention for

Children with Autism and Teach-

ing Children with Autism – Strate-

gies to Enhance Communication

and Socialization by Kathleen Ann

Quill

Teaching Children with Autism

by Robert L. & Lynn Kern Koegel

Is This Your Child? By Doris Rapp,

M.D.

It Takes Two to Talk – A Parent‘s

Guide to Helping Children Com-

municate by Ayala Manolson

When Everybody Cares: Case

Studies of ABA with People with

Autism by Bobby Newman, PhD,

B.C.B.A.

Autism: Effective Biomedical

Treatments Jon Pangborn, PhD and

Sidney MacDonald Baker, MD

The Hyperactivity Hoax- How to

Stop Drugging Your Child and

Find Real Medical Help

Sydney Walker III, M.D.

You Make the Difference In Help-

ing Your Child Learn

by Ayala Manolson, Barbara Ward &

Nancy Dodington

Autism Treatment Guide

by Elizabeth K. Gerlach

What Your Doctor May Not Tell

You About Children‘s Vaccinations

By Stephanie Cave, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.

A.D.D. The Natural Approach

by Nina Anderson & Howard Peiper

Activity Schedules for Children

with Autism by Lynn E. McClanna-

han, PhD, Patrica J. Krantz, PhD

I‘m Not Naughty – I‘m Autistic

Jodi‘s Journey By Jean Shaw

Alternative Treatments for Chil-

dren within the Autistic Spectrum

by Deborah Golden Alecson

Right from the Start – Behavioral

Intervention for Young Children

with Autism

By Sandra L. Harris, PhD & Mary

Jane Weiss, PhD

In the next few months we will be

moving our library into this century

with new software that will allow us

more efficient ways of tracking books

and borrowers. To do this we have

sent out overdue notices as we need

the books in house to scan the UPC

codes—We thank you all for your

prompt return of items you have bor-

rowed and hope that you will find the

upgraded system to be helpful, as it

will send out automatic overdue no-

tices to you when you‘ve borrowed

books. We know how busy your lives

are so we hope this will help you .

STRESS—Something that many care-

givers of those with Autism have more

than enough of;

TIME TO DESTRESS AND TREAT

ONESELF—Something that many

caregivers of those with Autism don‘t

give to themselves.

I was talking with a fellow parent of a

child on the spectrum and she had a

great idea: why not have a manicure/

pedicure party offered through the

Center‘s newsletter so those interested

could have a night out of pampering. I

thought, ‗what a wonderful idea‘ and

here is the end result

A manicure/pedicure party at

PRESTIGE HAIR & NAIL SALON,

137 AVENUE, DUDLEY, MA

Saturday January 14, 2012

6 PM

*Cost per person is $20 and includes,

obviously, a manicure and pedicure

and a night out with other ladies caring

for folks on the spectrum. Maximum

number of people is 8.

We will have light refreshments of

chips, dips, veggies, soda etc and when

the evening is officially done we can

decide to continue our ― Destress

Night‖ elsewhere or head home re-

laxed and ready to face our world.

Registration is limited to 8 participants,

please visit

www.autismresourcecentral .org to

register or call Cid at 508-298-1610 IF

you do not have access to a computer.

Jen Daly

Mini Spa Night

Hello, My name is Reginald Wil-

liams. I am 19 years old and a mem-

ber of the Quinsigamond Commu-

nity College Student Senate. I love

to work with social groups like PAL

and am a mentor for a youth group

and the Autism Resource Center‘s

Connections Club. I also love to

spread awareness about autism, to

the non-disabled community. My

dream career goal is to be a motiva-

tional speaker, concentrating on

youth. I want to spread awareness

and stop people from stigmatizing

the disabled community. I know

first hand how stigmatizing can get

you off-track with life.

You see I have Autism Spectrum

Disorder.

I like to spend my free time playing

basketball, soccer, flag football and

baseball for the special Olympics. I

like to watch movies and spend time

with my family and friends. I would

like to be able to help the non –

disabled community understand about

Autism through awareness. This is a

great way for me to start my career

working with youth and the rest of the

community.

In conclusion I hope to make a differ-

ence in the community whether it is

working with the disabled or non-

disabled community. I will do every-

thing in my power, with the support of

my fellow Senate Members to make a

difference.

Reggie is a student at Quinsigamond

Community College and wrote this for

the School’ s newsletter.

Spotlight on Self Advocacy


We have a new Events & Develop-

ment Coordinator at the Autism Re-

source Center, Kara M. White.

Kara comes to us with over 8 years

of experience in non-profit event

management. Kara will be manag-

ing our Community Walk & 5K for

Autism Awareness and Tee Up for

Children with Autism golf tourna-

ment. Additionally Kara and Cid

DeLeo will be working together to

coordinate our larger family events

so you will see her and she will be

able to get to know our community.

We are pleased to have Kara as

part of our Resource Center Team.

We‘ve heard you and we‘re tak-

ing action! The online fundraising site

(www.firstgiving.com/arccm) will

be going live on Friday, January 13.

We are going back to the FirstGiv-

ing platform that we used in 2010.

Development Corner

An email will be sent to all past par-

ticipants at the beginning of January

to the email address that was used to

register in the past. There will be a

button that you can click on to re-

quest your previous password if you

do not remember it. If you are unsure

of the email address you may have pre-

viously used, please feel free to reach

out to me via email: [email protected]

or phone: 508-298-1607 and I will be

happy to look up that information.

If you need help navigating the

FirstGiving site, registering, setting up

your team, managing your fundraising

page or sending emails to your friends

and family for donations, I will be

holding monthly FirstGiving classes at

the Resource Center. The dates are:

January 24th 6:30pm-8:00pm

February 28th 6:30pm-8:00pm

March 13th 6:30pm-8:00pm

April 10th 6:30pm-8:00pm

I am looking forward to another suc-

cessful year of fundraising for the Au-

tism Resource Center and to getting to

know all of our families.

Kara M. White

http://www.firstgiving.com/arccm

mailto:[email protected]


Division of Autism Social Skills Funding

Those who are currently attending Social Skills Groups with a clinician may apply for funding of up to $300.00 towards

a Social Skills Group session, Those who have already received funding since July 1, 2011 are not eligible for a second

scholarship. Funds will be sent directly to providers, families would remain responsible for any fees beyond $300.00. If a

provider charges less than $300.00 the fee will be covered in total by the funding. Funding for social skills groups is lim-

ited to Autism Division Eligible candidates who meet the criteria for participation as set by the clinician. Please follow

these steps to secure funding for your child IF they have been found eligible through DDS.

1.) Contact the Resource Center to verify DDS status call Kathy O‘Neill at 508-298-1609.

2.) Once your DDS status has been verified you may fill out the form below and mail to the Center.

3.) Notify your provider to send an invoice for payment up to $300.00 to the Autism Resource Center.

If you are not currently in a social skills group and would like to begin you can call the Center for a list of possible pro-

viders and to ascertain if your child is eligible for funding. Intake fees are often charged by clinicians and will be not be

covered by funding. As always, if you have not applied to the Department of Developmental Services the Resource

Center can help you to apply. Until you have completed the intake procedure funding can NOT be provided.

If you have health insurance which will cover social skills, we ask that you use your health insurance and reserve this

funding for families who do not have insurance.

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Division of Autism Social Skills Funding Registration Form

Child's Name___________________________________Diagnosis ____________________Age: __________

Parent Name __________________________Phone: ______________ E-mail________________________

Social Skills Group Provider:____________________________ Address___________________________________

Contact: ______________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________

Mail to: Autism Resource Center, 71 Sterling St, West Boylston MA 01583

This is not another “Super Dad comes alive” story. This isn’t about success. It’s about survival. It’s about adapting to a

life with autism and doing whatever it takes to make the best of it.

In the fall of 2010, Graeme Noseworthy, a father of two young boys on the autistic spectrum, realized that he had to stop

sitting around wallowing in stress and anxiety and do for his boys what his Father did for him. They had to get out there.

They had to put down the hot dogs, leave the TV behind and go beyond sanctuary of the back yard. So, that‘s exactly

what they did. Now, Graeme and his boys – and other families as well – go out ―Adventuring‖ around Massachusetts on

a weekly basis. They live by the motto ―good behavior today, earns great adventures tomorrow.‖ Throughout their jour-

neys, Graeme has learned to break the habits of self-restrictive diets, develop skills for use in the home and in the com-

munity, use the preferences and patterns inherent in autistic children as a strategy – not a barrier – for success. Graeme

has also learned how to do this with maximum safety and minimal expense. Come join Graeme for a presentation and

casual conversation about the power of exploration, sharing, learning and, most importantly, bonding as we conquer au-

tism and climb mountains together. We hope parents but especially Dad‘s will join us on February 8, 2012 for our Au-

tism support group to hear more from Graeme and perhaps create a format where Dads can share adventures.

The AdventureMen: Using Patterns of Autism To Your Mutual Advantage

DONATIONS and

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In Honor of Wes & Janet Cathcart

Helmut Werner

In Memory of

Mary Tomasiello

Pasqua Bodinizzo and Children

Deborah Augustynski

Christine Cunavelis

Jane, Teresa, and A.J. Iaconi,

Shirley Rezuke,

George and Jean Nilsson

Mary D. Shea

Patricia George

In Memory of

Douglas Schoenfelt

Jim and Betty Salmon

Our Thanks to Our Families who

through Bemis Farms‘

Scarecrows for Solutions raised

$375.00 for our Center

Devens Grill

The Annual Chili Cook Off raised

$7,500.00 for our Center .

Thanks to John, Elaine, Jeanne,

Vicki, Mary and the Devens Crew

Roberta Boria

French Twist Boutique

Raised $250.00 for the Center

Andrea Seward

Habakkuk Media Service

Raised $150.00 for the Center

DONORS

The Noonan Family

Dr Beverly Hay

United Way Donors

Jeffrey Ellis

Kevin Ertel

Maria Panarelli

Coreen Gaffney

Denise Renaud

To designate the Autism Resource

Center as the recipient of your

United Way Donation use the

name Autism Resource Center

and the code UN 00365


FREE LAPTOPS TO A GOOD HOME

We still have a few laptops and desktop computers to give away to fami-

lies thanks to a donation from Wolf & Company. The Autism Resource

Center has a few refurbished Dell Latitude D820 laptops and some tower

style computers to donate to families who are lacking computer access, or

who have a student who would benefit from having a computer..

Chris Skeper, who is a friend of Family Steering Committee Member Kim

Athanassiades, works for Wolf & Company and approached Kim about the

possibility of donating these computers to the Center for families.

Wolf & Company is entering it‘s second century providing assurance, tax,

risk management and business consulting services throughout the North-

east. Clients can expect direct involvement from the Firm‘s owners and

senior management, and responsive service from a multi-disciplinary team.

Our collaborative service strategy enables us to develop a deep understand-

ing of clients and their business needs, and to maximize opportunities

while navigating any potential obstacles.

Wolf‘s areas of focus include Financial Institutions, Investment Advisors,

Family Businesses, Employee Benefit Plans, Education institutions, Tech-

nology Companies and High Net Worth Individuals. The Firm employs

over 175 professionals, and has offices in Boston and Springfield, MA and

Albany, NY. Wolf is registered with and inspected by the PCAOB, and is

a member of PKF North America, a national and international affiliation of

CPA firms.

Our resident computer expert, summer intern Michael Comeau, working in

conjunction with HMEA‘s IT department, spent many hours downloading

operating systems to the computers. Mike also installed free office soft-

ware , OpenOffice.org and a free antivirus software, AVG so that families

who receive these computers will be able to begin using them immediately

with some measure of protection. On the desktop is a quick user guide to

help families personalize their computers, which instructs families how to

change their user name and password. Families may want to invest in Mi-

crosoft Office and other software for a richer experience.

Families without computers were given priority for these computers last

fall, we are now offering to any family that would benefit. Towers lack

peripherals and would require further investment.

Call Sue Loring at 508-298-1605 to request the donation.

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Floortime for Parents

Vol. 14, Issue 54

The Autism Resource Center, in conjunction with the Astra Foundation will once again be offering a course on DIR® /

Floortime for Parents ,starting January 12, 2012.

DIR® is an abbreviation for Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationship-based. DIR® is a model—a frame-

work—for thinking about a child‘s complete development, from infancy into whole joyful personhood.

While DIR® can be a helpful way to think about any child‘s development, it is particularly useful in working with chil-

dren with developmental delays.

In this course, we‘ll discuss the basic principles of DIR®, and learn about Floortime, a strategic, emotion-driven way of

playing and interacting with a child that helps a child initiate and respond at higher and higher developmental

levels. We‘ll also discuss the importance of understanding each child‘s unique sensory profile and how to incorporate

this knowledge into Floortime sessions.

Participants will be provided with a copy of The Child with Special Needs , as part of their registration fee.

Due to popular demand this course will include the opportunity for parents to have 1:1 consultation with instructor Sarah

Measures on three separate dates as the program progresses

The Course will take place at the Autism Resource Center on Thursdays. Course Dates are as follows:

Thursdays from 7:00 pm—9:00 pm: Jan 12, Jan 19, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb16, Mar 1.

Mentoring dates: Jan 21, Jan 26, Feb 23, Feb 25 ( Appt‘s will be made in Class)

To register complete the form below and return with your registration fee to the Autism Resource Center .

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Name:_________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

Child‘s Name______________________________________________ Age:_________________________

Phone_________________________________________ E-mail___________________________________

Fee: $25.00 for Parents registered with Autism Resource Center

$50.00 for Parents from outside the Central Massachusetts area

Make checks payable to:

Autism Resource Center

71 Sterling St.

West Boylston MA 01583


The Caring Force

The Great Recession has hit many in Massachusetts hard, including school systems and services to people with disabili-

ties. And, despite an improved revenue picture in our state, Secretary of EOHHS Judy Bigby, has told us that there is a

―new normal‖, with more cuts beginning next fiscal year and into the future. Cuts may affect early intervention, aid to

cities and towns, and will certainly impact all human service agencies, particularly with the anticipated massive federal

reductions in spending.

The goal of the Caring Force is not to dwell on the bad news but focus on what we can do as a community of people that

cares about helping those in need and paying better wages to those that do the helping .

It involves you, your family, and everyone in your community, since all of us may use a ―human service‖ at some time in

our lives: the 2 year old just diagnosed with ASD; the family member suffering from depression; a single parent with a

hungry child; an unemployed worker needing home heating help; or a grandparent needing in home care during the last

stages of life. As we enter the age of ―new normal‖, will we keep our commitment to each other? Who will advocate for

a state and a society that includes and provides opportunity for all of its citizens?

I have been asked to serve as the Chair of the Caring Force movement. Our task is to enlist tens of thousands of like

minded people – people with disabilities, staff, families, churches, civic organizations- to stand for our common values

and speak with a loud voice as budget decisions are made at the state and national level.

For more information, check out www.thecaringforce.org. The website and campaign is being managed with the assis-

tance of Blue State Digital, the company that ran President Obama‘s campaign. While you are there, please take a minute

to join with me and thousands of others.

Peter Drucker said ―to predict the future, you need to create it.‖ Let us create a future that we can be proud of.

Michael Moloney

President/CEO

HMEA

As requested by families from Havvago 2011, this year we are offering, in collaboration with Camp Starfish, an ex-

tended Camp Havvago experience. For 2012, Havvago options are:

Camp Havvago - 3 days, 2 nights - July 12 - July 14 OR Camp Havvago "XL" - 5 days, 4 nights - July 10 - July 14.

Both have their pick-up at the same time on Saturday the 14th so families can enjoy some time at camp together with

their camper.

Camp Havvago has space for 23 campers for the 5-day session and 10 campers for the 3-day session. The fee schedule

will be announced on the Havvago Website after the first of the year. One picture is worth a thousand words so check

out some great shots from last year at www.campstarfish.org/Havvago.html . We will have an information night on

Havvago on January 11, 2012, join us to learn more. For those who are ready for a longer camp experience, Camp Star-

fish also offers a 2-week SuperBunk program for boys with Autism. The dates are June 24-July 7 or July 15-July 28.

Depending on the camper and their abilities, one or both sessions of SuperBunk could be attended, and some campers

who attended Havvago last summer, who have less intensive need for supervision might be interested in regular Starfish

overnight camp - which has the same dates as the 2 SuperBunk programs.

SuperBunk is more appropriate for campers with limited communication and who need more direct support for daily liv-

ing skills. General overnight camp is more appropriate for campers with a diagnosis of Asperger's or similar. The cost

for 2-week sessions at camp (Superbunk or otherwise) is $3,850 and camper families without means are often able to

work with agencies and Camp Starfish to find financial support for their camper . We encourage any families who are

interested in Starfish programs to get in touch with Emily ([email protected]) or Jill ([email protected]) at the

Starfish office (or call them at 978-368-6580) directly.

http://www.thecaringforce.org



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Like many other ―miracle breakthroughs‖ for autism throughout the years, the iPad has been heralded this year‘s autism

miracle . In addition to being somewhat affordable. It has a cool factor that other augmentative devices lack. Truth is

while a useful tool for some kids, the iPad is not a one size fits all solution for the population.

On November 30th the staff at the Center spent the day at the Tech Access Conference to learn more about technology in

the classroom. As we all know, iPad‘s have been a very popular item for personal use and occasionally classroom use.

Some of our children have a difficult time communicating because they are nonverbal or limited verbal. We all want to

help our child with their communication and minimize frustrations. The question is do we think that the iPad is the over-

all answer or even a cure? Unfortunately, it‘s not.

What I took away from this conference was the importance of assessing the child. The SETT (Student Environment

Task Tool) is an assessment tool that will determine the feasibility of using an iPad for that particular child. Without an

assessment the iPad will not be used to its full potential. Also, the team needs to truly see if the child really needs the

iPad. Can the child slide their finger across the screen or can they only point? The assessment tool will help determine

this. So before you rush out to buy an iPad, find a place to do an assessment on your child.

The iPad is a wonderful piece of technology. There are however, strength and weaknesses. Some of the strengths of the

iPad are that it is lightweight, socially acceptable, has a multi- function touch screen, is affordable and available off the

shelf, new apps of all kinds and the battery life is very good. Some of the drawbacks to the iPad are there is limited op-

tions for single switch users, built-in speaker is inadequate for voice output, not optimal viewing in sunlight, one size

doesn‘t fit all. One of the most important things to think about is the iPad is fragile. It will not withstand the abuse that

some of the other communication devices were built to do. There is an ―AMDi‖ cover that has a better voice output,

however, it will turn the iPad from being something cool to being more geeky. The cost of this cover is around $200

which also adds to the expense. Keep in mind the AMDi cover will not protect the screen, which remains a liability if

your child is destructive.

Some of the other communication devices are Dyna Vox and Nova Chat 7. These devices are built to withstand the

abuse and their voice output is excellent. These devices are considerably more expensive; however, most insurance

companies will cover this expense. The iPad is not typically covered by insurance. Nevertheless, another parent was

successful in getting insurance to cover it. I have listed the link on how she was successful. www.itaalk.org/

fundingsources/medicalinsurancecoverage.html

Keep in mind that the first step in the process should be a comprehensive communication assessment. The Communica-

tion Enhancement Center in Waltham, MA, is a great place to start. They will evaluate your child and then, if appropri-

ate, make the recommendations for several different devices that might fit for your child. They will also help you with

locating different agencies which will allow you to try these devices and determine which is the best fit for your child.

If you decide to purchase an iPad because the assessment has determined this is a good tool for your child, one of the

next steps is to determine what apps are needed and appropriate. First, don‘t purchase the apps just because they‘re free.

Usually free apps are very limited. Although, some can be okay. But knowing your child‘s level of understanding and

fine-tuning the apps you present can make a difference between success and failure.

There are a lot of apps out there and there is a link that will assist you with what is available and what each app will do.

The apps are listed by different stages. Once an assessment is done you will know what stage app would be most appro-

priate. This link www.apps4stages.wikispaces.com is a great resource for this type of information. Assembled by Assis-

tive Technology experts at Simmons College it will fine tune your purchases and increase your chances for success.

Madalaine K. Pugliese manages this website and is always looking for feedback. She updates the information on a regu-

lar basis.

The iPAD Miracle or Myth ? –ARCCM Staff

http://www.itaalk.org/fundingsources/medicalinsurancecoverage.html

http://www.itaalk.org/fundingsources/medicalinsurancecoverage.html

http://www.apps4stages.wikispaces.com


raise over $200,000 and as this is our

banner 15th year, we are looking to set

our sights even higher so we may con-

tinue to grow as a center and be able to

service and provide for our ever-

growing list of families who need ser-

vices, support and opportunities to as-

similate into the community at large .

We would not be able to run this

event successfully each year if it were

not for our dedicated volunteers who

donate their time, energy and talents.

This year, we are looking to you to step

up and get involved in any capacity pos-

sible. Please consider this a way of giv-

ing back to the Center that supports you

and your family year round.

With a new year comes new changes.

This past year we welcomed Kathy

O'Neill, our Autism Information Spe-

cialist. Kathy is the first person you

meet as you arrive at the Center, she is

welcoming about 30 new families a

month. The influx of new families has

been nothing short of overwhelming!

Another new addition to the ARCCM is

Kara M. White our Event Fundraising

Coordinator. You can read about Kara

and her focus in the Development Cor-

ner. She will be needing everyone‘s

help to continue to meet our fundraising

goals. The very dedicated walk team of

the past have turned a corner and we are

rebuilding this committee. Please con-

tact Kara White, at 508-298-1607 if you

are interested so that she can give you

more information about this rewarding

opportunity.

This year we will see more space at the

Center to accommodate our families and

their needs. The Center has grown in

leaps and bounds in the past 5 years,

with expanded offerings, expanded pro-

Notes from the Chairs

As 2012 quickly approaches, we

look back at yet another successful

year for the Autism Resource Center

of Central Massachusetts and we

would like to personally thank each

and every one of you for all you do

to make us what we are today. A big

reason for the Center‘s success is the

partnership with the families we

serve. Our motto We are the Center

of the Autism Community is not just

a tagline but a mission that is em-

braced each and every day by our

staff and family steering committee

and with YOUR help we will con-

tinue to support the Central Massa-

chusetts Autism community.

Our biggest event each year is our

annual Autism Awareness Walk

which has now expanded to a 5K

Run/Walk. Former Steering Commit-

tee Chair and co-chair of the rapidly

growing 5 K Run, Sean Daly has

stepped into the void to become the

Chair of the 5K/Run /Walk for Au-

tism Awareness. Stelios Athanas-

siades has stepped into the position

of 5K Run Chair. We appreciated the

dedication and energy of these Dads

more than we can say.

This event is one of the reasons we

are able to provide families of the

Center with so many educational,

social and support opportunities

throughout the year. Some of these

activities have included conferences,

educational programs like Autism

101, ABA and Floortime courses for

Parents, camp programs, holiday par-

ties, teen activities, as well as activi-

ties for younger children and as our

children grow we will be expanding

to include social opportunities for

young adults.

Last year our community was able to

grams and now expanded space.

This year marks another huge mile-

stone for the ARCCM, This year

marks the 15th anniversary of the

Center. Next Fall we‘ll be celebrat-

ing with a 15th Year Gala. It is

amazing to see how far we have

come since 1997! We now reach

over 2,000 families with opportuni-

ties for social, emotional and educa-

tional growth. We are proud of this

accomplishment and look forward to

partnering with you in the coming

years to continue our growth and

keep on providing quality program-

ming to our community of families.

We would like to remind families

that the Family Steering Committee

is here to help serve our families

needs. If you have a idea for a pro-

gram, or any other suggestion please

share with us at

[email protected].

Have a happy and healthy New

Year!

Sincerely,

Stacey Levine-Lavely and Hope

Marie Bonilla


Support Groups Need YOU!

The Autism Resource Center sets aside

several hours a month to address the

support needs of families across the

spectrum and life continuum. As we

grow with our children our need for

information and support ebbs and

flows and changes. Initially folks need

information FAST, within a month of

getting a life altering diagnosis we are

then sitting at a table with profession-

als crafting an ISFP or IEP and we‘re

told we are the experts on our child.

Huh? We‘re emotionally frayed, sleep

deprived zombies who are free falling !

The Center sends out a ―new parent

packet‖ in hopes that this will give par-

ents a host of resources to tide them

over until the next time we offer Au-

tism 101, which we offer twice a year .

In the past few years it has become

apparent that the number of newly di-

agnosed children are increasing. Ac-

cordingly we have decided to make

one of the workshops a MONTHLY

offering . Starting in January we will

offer Accessing Public Supports each

month, alternating between day time

and evening sessions as well as col-

laborating with and presenting this

critical workshop in Spanish at Centros

las Americas.

Maybe you are further along in the

journey, but we all have days that are

hard, days that we feel challenged. We

can be going along thinking ―I‘m OK

with this, I can live with Autism‖, but

then find ourselves in new territory

when our kid develops a new vexing

behavior or enters the wonderful world

of puberty or has a regression and we

see skills we fought hard to teach slip

away. Where do you go? Our friends

with typical kids don‘t have the an-

swers, our parents don‘t have the an-

swers, and the school staff often

―don‘t see that behavior‖ that happens

at home !

This is where Support Groups come

in, meeting on a regular basis can help

you find comrades who are traveling a

similar road, have similar concerns and

may have already faced the challenge

that is new to you.

So in 2012 think about scheduling

some ―Me Time‖ by setting aside time

to attend to your need for support.

Even if life is going just fine and dandy

for you and your child, you will find if

you develop a support system for your-

self it will be there when you need it.

And you‘ll feel good if you are able to

help another parent through a rough

patch by sharing your experiences and

knowledge. Our parents are our BEST

resource!

We‘ve a variety of support groups to

address the needs of families, we try to

schedule some in the daytime, some at

night and we‘ve a support network that

runs 24/7 on our Yahoo Group.

For your consideration, a list of groups

we‘ve offered in the past and will offer

again if there is interest is below.

Check the Calendar for dates of current

groups and if you NEED a group with

a particular focus let us know and we‘ll

try to meet the need.

There are seven groups that meet

monthly in our service area Daytime

groups welcome tag-a-longs.

We‘ve an Asperger Support Group

which meets the first Wednesday eve-

ning of the month at the Center and the

Center supports the Asperger Support

Group in Auburn which typically

meets on the 4th Tuesday of the

Month. Our Autism Support Group

meets on the second Wednesday eve-

ning of the month.

A Support Group for Parents of

Teens meets generally on the third

Wednesday evening of the month and

addresses the unique concerns of this

age group, puberty, socialization

needs, and transition issues.

The Mother‘s Brunch group meets

one morning a month at the Center and

tag-a-longs are welcome to accompany

Mom. This group is open to Moms

across the spectrum and all ages. Come

enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation.

The Support Group for Parents of

Children Severely Impacted by Au-

tism meets one morning a month and

is a place where parents who are strug-

gling with profound autism‘s chal-

lenges can find ideas, support and even

laughter.

Moms & Tots is designed for Moms

who have children in preschool or

early intervention programs and want

to meet other Moms of kids on the

spectrum. The kids and siblings are

part of the group and activities for the

kids are planned, such as shave cream

painting, snack, and some physical

play. Weather permitting this group

can also plan to visit a playground or

commercial play area , siblings are

welcome! Cid DeLeo facilitates this

funfest!

Sibshops address the needs of siblings

ages 7– 18. The Sibshop model inter-

sperses information, guided discussion

and activities with games and food!

These groups run on Saturdays , once

a month at various locations in our ser-

vice area.

Me Time for Li‘l Sibs serves siblings

3-6 years old, Introduces autism

through storybooks and discussion.

This is a Parent Child activity and is

offered for a 5 week series intermit-

tently . Check the Calendar for dates.

Grupo de Apoyo is on hiatus as is

Grandparents group

We‘re here for you and hope YOU will

become an integral part of the support

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Clinics and /or Groups Registration Form ( You may also register on –line for group & sensory clinics)

Child's Name___________________________________Diagnosis ____________________Age: __________

Parent Name __________________________Phone: ______________ E-mail________________________

FEE (s) : ________ Make Checks payable to Autism Resource Center

Group(s)/ Clinic(s) & location desired: ___________________________________________________________

Mail to: Autism Resource Center, 71 Sterling St, West Boylston MA 01583


Dance Progressions Class with Jen

LaFlamme BS

242 Mill St ,Worcester MA

Children aged 3-10 ( limited to 10 kids)

Dates Feb,19, 26, March 4,11,18 & 25

1-1:45 PM

Cost: $30.00

Therapeutic Martial Arts

Summit Academy

15 Jamesbury Drive

Worcester MA

Dates: 8 Weeks starting Jan 19

Ages 7-16

6 PM — 7:30 PM

Cost $50.00 for Gi & Registration

See next page

IEP ADL & VISUAL CLINICS

( 1 hour appts)

IEP Clinics with Elaine Rabbitt

Family Support Center

128 Main St. Sturbridge MA

February 16, 2012

11 AM– 4 PM


March 1, 2012

11 AM– 4 PM

IEP Clinic with Terry Bisbee


1460 John Fitch Highway

Fitchburg, MA

February 13, 2012

9AM—2 PM

Music, Dance, Sensory, IEP, ADL & Visuals Clinics

Clinics continue with groups funded by

the Autism Division of DDS

Participants for all groups must be Au-

tism Division eligible, with the excep-

tion of siblings which may participate

at a non-subsidized rate.

The Sensory Clinics are designed to

require parent participation so that

children have 1:1 supervision by par-

ent. Instructors are there to instruct and

assist parents, not to provide direct su-

pervision of children. Please wear ap-

propriate clothing for activities.

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

Social Skills through Music and

Movement with Janice Kenyon and

Liz Johnson

Children‘s Room, Leominster Library

30 West Street , Leominster MA

Children: preschool– Grade 3

Dates & Time : Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb.

2, 9, 16, Mar. 1

4:15- 5:15 PM

Cost:$40.00 ( 8 Participants)

SENSORY CLINICS

Sensory Clinic with Kid‘s OT

Integrity Cheer

3 Boulder Parkway. N. Oxford MA

Dates: Feb. 4,11,18, March 3, 10 & 17,

Children 3-10 (10 pairs)

4-5 PM Children 11-18 (10 pairs) * This Gym has a Clean Sneaker policy-

Participants must wear shoes & change

into clean sneakers in the Gym

Cost: $30.00

ADL & Visuals Clinics with Amy

Smith COTA & Center Staff

1 hour appts

9 AM—12 Noon


1460 John Fitch Highway,

Fitchburg

February 28, 2011


128 Main St. Sturbridge

March 6, 2012


March 13, 2011

Parents may book a visuals clinic

with staff at any time at the Resource

Center. Register on our website or

use the form below to register for

group Clinics.

Call Cid at 508-298-1610 to make

an appointment time for individual

IEP , Visual or ADL Clinics. Advo-

cates will be given your e-mail to

gather information prior to your

meeting. Bring your IEP with you to

your clinic.


8 Weeks – Only $50 for Autism Division Eligible Children*

Therapeutic martial arts is highly successful with ASD children and teens. Improved function has been demon-strated across all environments --- at home, in school, and in the community.

All participants will experience growth in the following areas:

Pathways for learning (bilateral transfer)

Self-regulation

Friendship & team work skills

Pragmatic & social communication skills

Problem solving and conflict resolution

Motor planning and motor memory skills

Strength, balance and flexibility

Self-esteem and confidence

Positive reinforcement techniques

Sensory strategies in the home.

Therapeutic Martial Arts

Course and Fee information: Classes will run for 8 weeks from 6 – 7:30 PM; Thursdays, January 19, 2012 through March 15, 2012

Ages: 7-16 Cost: $50 includes uniform (Gi) and registration fee for Autism division eligible children (a $300 scholar-

ship is paid on your behalf by the division). Children must be capable of participating in a group without a 1:1 aide. Siblings are welcome for a full fee of $350. Each session is 1.5 hrs. A parent or caregiver is expected to attend. A parent or caregiver group counseling/information hour is optional for each session. That session is followed by a joint half hour time period with the children, focusing on positive reinforcement activities.

Deposit: $50 non-refundable deposit will be deducted from the total due for non-subsidized participants

Additional days/times can be added based on family preferences/response.

REGISTER NOW! Sessions begin January 19, 2012. For Children with ASD and high functioning Autism*.

Ages 7-16

Summit Academy ~15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester

“This program had a dramatic impact on our

son, and our whole family. It’s been an an-

swer to our prayers!” – Nancy and Brian Saal

Calendar You may register onl ine at our website for most events, unless otherwise specified al l events take place at The Autism Resour ce Center

January 2012

January 2, 2012

Center Closed

January 4, 2012

Asperger Support Group

7-9 PM

January 9, 2012

Moms & Tots

4:30– 6 PM

January 11, 2012

Autism Support Group

Camp Havvago Information Night

7-9 PM

January 13, 2012

Support Group for Parents of

Children severely impacted by

Autism

10 AM—12 PM

January 17, 2012

Parents of Teens Support Group

―Autism Housing Pathways ―

7-9 PM

January 21, 2012

Floortime Mentoring

By appointment

January 23, 2012

Mothers Brunch

Accessing Public Supports

Kris Finne-Gregoire

10 AM– 1 PM

January 24, 2012

Firstgiving Walk Page Tutorial

Kara White

6:30– 8 PM

January 25, 2012

Connections Club

Teens & Young Adults

Socialization Group

Pizza & Movie

Activity fee $5.00/family


6-9 PM

January 28, 2012

Sibshop

Chinese New Year

10 AM– 2 PM

Fee: $10.00/child $15.00cap/family

January 29, 2012

Family Fun

Bowling & Pizza Party

Mohegan Bowl

Bowling 1:30 PM– Pizza to follow

Activity Fee: $5.00/family

February 2012

February 1, 2012


7-9 PM

February 6, 2012

Mother‘s Brunch

10 AM– 1 PM

Moms & Tots

4:30– 6 PM

February 8, 2012


DAD to DAD

The AdventureMen:

Using Patterns of Autism To Your

Mutual Advantage

Graeme Noseworthy

7-9 PM

February 12, 2012


Children severely impacted by

Autism

10 AM—12 PM

February 11, 2012

Sibshop

Valentines Theme

Zion Lutheran church

60 Main St

Oxford MA


February 13, 2012

IEP Clinic with Terry Bisbee



Fitchburg, MA

9AM– 3 PM

By appointment call 508-298-1610

February 15, 2011

Accessing Public Supports

Kathy O‘Neill

7-9 PM

February 16, 2012

IEP Clinic with Elaine Rabbitt


128 Main St. Sturbridge MA

11 AM– 4 PM


February 20, 2012

Center Closed

VACATION FAMILY FUN

Activity Fee for each event

$5.00/family

February 21, 2012

Roller-skating

Roll on America

90 Duval Road

Lancaster MA

Arrive at 12 Noon

February 22, 2012

Bounce Around—At

Jump ‗N Play

486 Chestnut St

Gardner, MA

10 AM -12 Noon

Children ages 4– 12

Pump It Up

810 Boston Turnpike Road

Shrewsbury, MA

10:45 AM– 12:45 PM

Children ages 11 – and Older

Zoinks Fun Factory

7 Pioneer Ave

North Oxford MA

10:15 AM—12:15 PM

Children ages 4– 12

Calendar You may register onl ine at our website for most events, unless otherwise specified al l events take place at The Autism Resour ce Center


February 23, 2012

Friends & Family Movie

West Boylston Cinema

Rt 12 West Boylston

10 AM

February 23, 2012

Connections Club

Teen & Young Adults ―Lock– In‖

Girls Inc

25 Winthrop St

Worcester Ma

Karaoke, Dance, Swim, Sports

Pizza Party

6:30 -10 PM

Parents of Teens Support Group

Runs concurrently

Movie, Snacks & Discussion

February 24, 2012

Bowling & Pizza Party

Ficco‘s Bowladrome

300 East Central St

10:30 AM– Bowling

Pizza 11:30 AM

February 28, 2012



1 hour appts

9 AM—12 Noon


1460 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg



Kara M. White

6:30– 8 PM


6:15 PM—7:45 PM

Merriam Room,

Auburn Public Library

369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA

Facilitator: Cindy Kelson

MARCH

IEP Clinic with Elaine Rabbitt

11 AM– 4 PM


March 5, 2012

Mothers Brunch

10AM– 1 PM

Moms & Tots

4:30– 6 PM

March 6, 2012



1 hour appts 9 AM—12 Noon


128 Main St. Sturbridge


March 7, 2012


7-9 PM

March 9, 2012


Children Severely impacted by

Autism

10 AM—12 PM

March 10, 2012

Sibshop

Lets Go Fly a Kite

Emanuel Lutheran Church


Fitchburg MA

10 AM — 2 PM


March 13, 2012


Kara White

6:30– 8 PM

March 14, 2012

Ayudas Públicas de Acceso

Centros Las Americas

11 Sycamore St

Worcester MA

10 AM—12 PM

March 13, 2012



1 hour appts 9 AM—12 Noon


March 14, 2012


7-9 PM

March 18, 2012

Family Fun -Swim & Pizza Parties

Paxton Sport Center

603 Pleasant St

Paxton, MA

Swim at 12 Noon

Pizza at 1:15

Tri– Community YMCA

43 Everett St

Southbridge MA

Swim at 3

Pizza at 4:15 PM

Activity fee $5.00/family

March 21, 2012

Connections Club

Teens & Young Adults

Socialization Group

Bowling & Pizza Night

Colonial Bowling Center

248 Mill St, Worcester MA

6 -9 PM

March 27, 2012


6:15 PM—7:45 PM

Merriam Room,

Auburn Public Library

369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA

Facilitator: Cindy Kelson

April 1, 2012

Autism Awareness Day at

The Worcester Sharks

3 PM

100 tickets available

SAVE THE DATES

APRIL 9, 2012

Autism Awareness day at the

State House

April 29, 2012

5kRun/Walk for Autism Awareness

Phone: 508-835-4278

Fax: 508 –835-3723

Email: [email protected]

www.autismresourcecentral.org

Sue Loring - Director

Cid DeLeo - Assistant to Director

Kara M. White - Events Coordinator

Kris Gregoire, Kathy Taylor—Support Brokers

Kathy O’Neill - Autism Information Specialist

Hours: M Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9

AM– 9 PM

Tuesday 9 AM– 5 PM Fridays 9 AM– 3 PM

Call to check on Evening hours

We are the Center of the autism community

Th e Reso u rce CONNEC TI ON i s a q u ar t e r ly p u b l i ca t io n o f Th e Au t i sm R eso u rce Cen te r o f Cen t ra l Mass ach u se t t s

T h e Au t i s m Reso ur ce Ce n t er do es no t end ors e an y t r ea t me n t s , p rogr a ms or p rodu ct s . Ar t i c l e s , a nno un ce me n t s an d r eso urc e s ar e

p ro v id ed fo r i n for mat ion pu rpo se s o n l y .

71 Sterling Street

West Boylston, MA 01583

Family Advisory Board

Chair

Stacey Levine-Lavely( Shrewsbury)

Vice Chair

Hope Marie Bonilla (Gardner)

Treasurer

Erica Ploof ( Sterling)

Secretary

Heidi Robbins ( Millbury)

Marianne Rivard (Leominster)

Kim Athanassiades (Oxford)

Judy LeFort (Charlton)

Sean Daley (Worcester)

Kelly Carey (Shrewsbury)

Mia MacDonald ( Worcester)

Tina Colbert ( Worcester)

David Iborra (Auburn)

Donna Boucher

VP of Adult Services -HMEA

Good People Doing Good Things

As we begin our new year and face new challenges I want to encourage folks to

get creative as we enter walk season. Over the years we‘ve had parents throw

―house parties‖ that sell merchandise as part of their fundraising for their walk—

with the proceeds being sent as part of the parent‘s walk effort. Some folks have

made some amazing efforts to benefit the Center. The first parent who wanted to

donate car was responsible for us connecting with a car donation program that has

brought in thousands of dollars to the Center over the past 10 years. We want to

thank all of our parents who have been creative in their support of the center and

with the recession know that we may all have to be more creative. The continued

functioning of the Center and its programs depends on this!

I want to take this opportunity to recognize Edgar Onofre, a parent and a mix mar-

tial arts conditioning trainer. He trains cage fighters for the UFC Association. This

month instead of getting paid he told his client to make a donation to the Center.

So in Edgar‘s name, his client Elizabeth Goyette made a $250.00 donation to the

Autism Resource Center. How cool is that?

Our Thanks to Edgar for his support and to Elizabeth as well !

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