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Perspectives, Fall 2012	PDF	Highlights Highlights: HCAS Awarded Community Service Grant Special Occasions Promote Autism Awareness Merry Acres Farm Goes to Pieces ASD Brown Bag Seminar Series 2012 – 2013 Special Education News Student Discipline—Understanding What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What a Behavioral Intervention Plan Has to Do with It HCAS Partners with Howard County First Responders A Book Review: The Autism Revolution by Martha Herbert The Gift of Alex: A Sibling’s Perspective on Special Needs Workplace Transitioning with Technology Fitness First Returns
Perspectives, Summer 2012	PDF	Highlights Highlights: HCPSS Allied Sports Program is in Full Swing "Pieces of the Puzzle" Gala with Keynote Speaker Ari Ne'eman John Robison on His Journey with Asperger's Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Funding Program Atholton High School Student Project a Sense-ation Summer Learning and Fun with Technology Accommodation vs. Modification: What's the Difference? Craniosacral Therapy 911 Call Center Request to "Flag" Address Form[PDF]
Perspectives, Winter / Spring 2012	PDF	Highlights Highlights 911 Call Center Invites Families to “Flag” Addresses: First Responders Will Have First-Hand Knowledge of Individual With Autism Before Arriving at Residence HCAS Welcomes Four to the Board of Directors Annual Walk and 5K Gains Momentum – Crowd of 600 Attends Autism and the iPad: Outside the Box DSE Pilots iPad Use in Schools Book Review: Apps for Autism by Lois Jean Brady Advocacy Tips: Skills Important for Your Student’s Future Biomedical Intervention Approaches: Dietary Intervention
Perspectives, Fall 2011	PDF	Highlights Highlights Preventing Parent Burnout: The Importance of Building a Strong Support Network HCPSS Partners with Towson University; Offers M.Ed. in ASD DSE Expands its Team Approach to Addressing Student Needs in the Least Restrictive Environment HCPSS Sports Season Opens with a New Allied Sports League New Research Programs Study Genes and Environmental Factors on Autism HCAS Brings the Popular Pathfinders for Autism ―ASD Brown Bag Seminar Series to Howard County Advocacy Tips: Communication – Everyone’s Talking About It Biomedical Intervention Approaches: Biomed Basics Community Spotlight: The Outer Office, Inc.
Perspectives, Summer 2011	PDF	Highlights Highlights Merry Acres Goes To Pieces - Horse Show & Family Fun Day Annual "Pieces of the Puzzle" Gala Offers Memorable Evening Gala Welcoming Remarks from Title Sponsor John P. Hussman Tips for Parents: Make Summertime a Time for Learning HCAS Participates in Disability Awareness Day at Oakland Mills Middle School Howard County Police Department Launches Rapid Return Program Wretches & Jabberers Book Review: Understanding Death and Illness and What They Teach About Life, by Catherine Faherty Autism Society Appoints Scott Badesch President and CEO
Perspectives, Spring 2011	PDF	Highlights Highlights Premiere of the documentary “Wretches & Jabberers” Sensitive Easter Bunny at the Columbia Mall Bulletin Board Packets to all county public schools Announcements in school e-newsletters Sensory friendly movie events “Hop” and “Rio” Special Showing of HBO movie “Temple Grandin” Sibling Appreciation Event Roller Skating Party at Supreme Sports Club “Pieces of the Puzzle” Gala at Turf Valley
Perspectives, Fall & Winter 2010-2011	PDF	Highlights Highlights Strategic Plan Takes Shape 6th Annual Pieces of the Puzzle Gala Annual Walk & 5K Attracts Crowd of 500 New Board Members Announced Fire Drill Freakout Mapping a Genetic Pathway for Autism
Perspectives, Summer 2010	PDF	Highlights Highlights Transition and Adult Issues Workshop Series One Step Closer Autism Walk and 5K Run Advocacy Tips for Parents Guardianships for Adult with Autism Bike Camp Saving Mr. Sunshine -- Biomedical Journey Upcoming Events
Perspectives, Spring 2010	PDF	Highlights Highlights Dr. Jed Baker to Present on Managing Meltdowns & Teaching Social Skills Pieces of the Puzzle Gala News from Executive Director Kim Manning “Lose the Training Wheels” Bike Camp HCAS Reaches Out to the Faith Based Community My Son’s Gone GFCF By Maryanne DellaRocco *Upcoming Events
Perspectives, Winter 2010	PDF	Highlights Highlights GALA TO CELEBRATE CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN AUTISM COMMUNITY “Lose the Training Wheels” Bike Camp News from Executive Director Kim Manning Advocacy Tips for Parents: Taking Advantage of Free Facilitated IEP Meetings The Parent University~ provided by Parents For Parents MSDE Extends Use of Categorical Option “Developmental Delay” to Age 9 ARE YOU ON THE DDA WAITING LIST? Maryland Commission on Autism: Updates from January Meeting Applebee’s Spring Breakfast Book Signing at Barnes & Noble: Author of "The Friendship Puzzle" ~ Julie L. Coe Local Sensory Friendly Movie Events Extend to the Philippines Special Parents Book Discussion Basics of a Special Needs Trusts Part 2 By Alisa Kobrinetz Chernack, Esquire Brandon Beck featured performer at Pieces of the Puzzle Gala. Winter Pool Party Autism Reshaping Grandparent Role, Survey Says *Santa Night Pub Crawl Nets $2200 to HCAS
Perspectives, Fall 2009	PDF	Highlights Highlights Police and Fire & Rescue to Receive Autism Training Kluth and Grandin Leave Lasting Impressions Creating Portfolios Elementary Autism Workgroup Reconvenes "One Step Closer . . . Autism Walk" Success Maryland Commission on Autism Meets in Columbia Autism Trainings at Howard County General Hospital A Mother's Unexpected Gift by Ruth White
Perspectives, Summer 2009	PDF	Highlights Highlights Inclusion Expert Paula Kluth Presents to Parents and Teachers "One Step Closer . . . Autism Walk" to be Held October 17 How to Prepare for the Return to School Celebration Abounds at Fourth Annual Gala Pilot Program to Improve Screening Practices for ASD Vacationing in Disability-Friendly Disney HCAS Welcomes New Development Director Book Review: Just Give Him the Whale!
Perspectives, Spring 2009	PDF	Highlights Highlights Stephen Shore Presents Workshop on Transition to Adulthood (May 2nd) Annual Gala Tickets Still Available; Hussman Foundation Sponsors Gala Top 10 Advocacy Tips for Parents: How To Survive IEP Season High School Assessment Waiver Program Physician"s Toolkit is Distributed to Pediatricians and Primary Care Physicians in Howard County HCAS Participates in "Brain Fair" at Howard Community College Raising Autism Awareness at Local Restaurants Biomedical Group Joins HCAS as Newest Committee Waverly Elementary Walk Raises $2176 for HCAS Chik-Fil-A Designates "Spirit Night" for HCAS Each Month *Local Parent-Author Receives National Attention
Perspectives, Winter 2009	PDF	Highlights Highlights Fitness First and Project TEAM Continue Under Auspices of HCAS Annual Gala Tickets Go On Sale Planning for the Future: Basics of a Special Needs Trust Parent University Opens Maryland Biomedical Group Meets Monthly in Columbia The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administrations: Q&A with Catriona Johnson HCAS Families Turn Out for Winter Pool Party HCAS Elves Raise Funds on First Santa Night PlayWiseKids Partners with HCAS Journey Through Autism: A Mother's Perspective--Nicholas Helps Reveal the Meaning of Christmas Stephen Shore Workshop Art for Autism
Newsletter, November/December 2008	PDF	Highlights Highlights Walk Brings Friends, Support, Awareness... New Directors Elected The Elementary Years... Join Santa Night Bullying the Brain Get IEP Questions Answered Biomedical Treatment: Viruses
Newsletter, September/October 2008	PDF	Highlights Highlights FAPE Supports Parents Sensory Friendly Movie Showings Go Nationwide Director's Update on Grants After the Diagnosis... Life After High School Pool Party! Upcoming Events Preschoolers Cook Up Fun(ds)
Newsletter, May/June 2008	PDF	Highlights Highlights New Elementary VB Program Gala Tribute by John Hussman Teens Learn About Disabilities NIMH Launches Autism Studies Krieger To Study Preschoolers Siblings Face Challenges Journey Through Autism Complete Our Recreation Survey
Newsletter, March/April 2008	PDF	Highlights Highlights Autism Service Dogs Gala Enlists Hussman Foundation New Graduation Procedure for Students taking Alternate Assessments (Alt-MSA) Fitness (and Fun) Is First Pivotal Response Workshop Parental Depression and Stress Pool Party Makes a Splash
Newsletter, January/February 2008	PDF	Highlights Highlights Special Needs Movie Event a Great Hit What's New at the Autism Society Gala Sponsorship Opportunities Workgroup Visits Schools Harley Raffle: Win a Ride for Autism! IAN Height, Weight Study 2008 Autism Reference Guide Asperger's Research Project Did You Know.?