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 April 2024 newsletter
Autism Acceptance Month Virtual Panel Discussion: April 24, 2024 at 7pm
Interview Series
Allies in Austim Adapted Parks and Rec.
Allies in Austim Insurance Pt. 1 & 2
Allies in Austism Navigating the IEP Process Pt. 1 & 2
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)
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 |
| Denise Ferguson | AS-CC | Member | Deniseferguson@lifespanaba.org |
| Misha McLean-McIntyre | FSU Alum | Parent representative | Mmclea10@broncos.uncfsu.edu |
| Dr. Linda Wilson-Jones | FSU | ELSA Rep | Lwilson-jones@uncfsu.edu |
| Vacant | FSU | CHSS Rep | |
| Leta Brown-Dieujuste | FSU | CHSS Rep | |
| Vacant | FSU | CHST Rep | |
| Vacant | FSU | Undergraduate Rep | |
| Vacant | FSU | Graduate Rep |
CONTACT US
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