Autism Advisory Council
MISSION STATEMENT
The Autism Advisory Council is dedicated to providing resources, services, and support to children and families impacted by autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Cumberland County. The Council advances its mission and raises autism awareness and acceptance by partnering with diverse community members, disability rights organizations, and educational entities.
RECENT COUNCIL UPDATES
Check out our most recent meeting minutes.
Check out our March 2025 newsletter
Your Health in "15" Minutes featuring Dr. Jackson
Interview Series
Allies in Autim Adapted Parks and Rec.
Allies in Autim Insurance Pt. 1 & 2
Allies in Autism Navigating the IEP Process Pt. 1 & 2
Allies in Autism Episode 4: All About Me: Creating a Positive Student Profile
Understanding and Maximizing the Parent's Role on the IEP Team
RESOURCES
- Resources for Adapted Parks and Recreation Centers
- Exceptional Children's Assistance Center
- Cumberland County Schools Exceptional Children's Service
- IDD and Community Resources
- IDD Flyer
- IDD Flyer (Spanish)
- Accessing IDD Services
- 2023 Transition Age Youth Resources
- Special Education Process Guide Referral/Initial Meeting
- Special Education Process Guide IEP Meeting
- Special Education Process Guide Eligibility Meeting
- EC Parent Handbook
- EC Parent Handbook (Spanish)
- NC Cares 360
- ASNC resources
- Alliance Health
- CCS EC Department
- CDC
- Operation Autism (for military-connected families)
- ASNC Resource Flyer (October 2023)
- Autism-supportive classroom checklist resources
MEMBERS
| Name | ORG | Role | |
| Dr. Kaitlin Jackson | FSU | Chair | Kjackson27@uncfsu.edu |
| Dr. Danielle Nesbitt | FSU | HPSE Rep | Dnesbitt@uncfsu.edu |
| Dr. Christy Thomas | FSU | EEMRSE Rep | Cthoma30@uncfsu.edu |
| Dr. Brad Mills | FSU | Member SPED | Bmills4@uncfsu.edu |
| Dr. La’Chandra Parker | FSU | Member SPED | Lparker11@uncfsu.edu |
| James Martin | AS-CC | Member | Autismsocietycumberlandcounty@gmail.com |
| Tam Munar | ASNC | Member | tmunar@autismsociety-nc.org |
| Amy Perry | ASNC | Member | Aperry@autismsociety-nc.org |
| Dr. Linda Wilson-Jones | FSU | ELSA Rep | Lwilson-jones@uncfsu.edu |
| Vacant | FSU | CBE Rep | |
| Leta Brown-Dieujuste | FSU | CHSS Rep | |
| Vacant | FSU | CHST Rep | |
| Vacant | FSU | Undergraduate Rep | |
| Danielle Dinkins | FSU | Graduate Rep |
CONTACT US
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