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Autism Resources Around Fairfax County 11 January 2011 Presented by Scott Campbell

Autism Resources Around Fairfax County 11 January 2011 Presented by Scott Campbell. POAC-NoVA. Parents Of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia- http://www.poac-nova.org What are the goals of Parents Of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia (POAC- NoVA )?

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Autism Resources Around Fairfax County 11 January 2011 Presented by Scott Campbell

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  1. Autism Resources Around Fairfax County11 January 2011Presented by Scott Campbell

  2. POAC-NoVA • Parents Of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia- http://www.poac-nova.org What are the goals of Parents Of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia (POAC-NoVA)? • 1. Serve as a clearinghouse for research-based methodologies for instructing students on the autism spectrum • 2. Training public and private school educators and parents in ABA/VB and other research-based instructional methodologies • 3. Advocate for and influence the successful implementation of ABA/VB and other research-based instructional methodologies for students on the autism spectrum. • 4. Advocate for improvements in the services delivered to students on the autism spectrum

  3. ASNV • Autism Society of Northern Virginia- http://www.asnv.org KEY BENEFITS FROM THE AUTISM SOCIETY: • The Autism Society's quarterly magazine, the Autism Advocate. • Valuable resource information and advocacy for autism-related issues. • Access to a community that provides comfort and essential information to families living with autism. • Access to a common program platform where service and support are delivered nationwide.

  4. ASNV • Autism Society of Northern Virginia- http://www.asnv.org KEY BENEFITS FROM THE LOCAL CHAPTER: • Access to the ASNV Resource Directory which provides families and professionals in No. VA and across the country with autism information and referrals. • Monthly Family Fun Events for the whole family to enjoy, usually free or at a reduced cost with special accommodations so that your entire family can attend. • Quarterly issues of “The Easel”, published by ASNV. • Opportunities to attend board meetings, vote in elections, and initiate and/or vote for changes in ASNV by-laws. • Opportunities to help MAKE A DIFFERENCE through volunteer efforts and peer support .

  5. Other Resources • Arc of Northern Virginia- http://www.thearcofnova.org • Art Stream- http://www.art-stream.org • Commonwealth Autism Service- http://www.autismva.org • disAbility Resource Center- http://www.cildrc.org • Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia- http://www.dsanv.org • Eddie’s Club- http://eddiesclub.org • ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia- http://www.ecnv.org • Fairfax County Therapeutic Recreation Services- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec/TRS • Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/board/csbbb.htm • Fairfax Area Disability Services Board- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/dspd/fa_dsb.htm

  6. Other Resources • Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia- http://www.jccnv.org • Jewish Social Service Agency- http://www.jssa.org/home • Kids Enjoy Exercise Now- http://www.keengreaterdc.org • McLean Bible Church Access Ministry- http://www.mbctysons.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=84047 • Organization for Autism Research- http://www.researchautism.org • Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center- http://www.peatc.org • Specially Adapted Resource Clubs- http://www.sparcontheweb.org/home • VA ACCSES (Association of Community Rehabilitation Programs)- http://www.vaaccses.org • Virginia Autism Project- http://virginiaautismproject.net • Virginia DMV handicapped placard- http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/citizen/disability/plates_assist.asp

  7. For more information, contact: Scott Campbell 703 241-2640 (Home)scott.alan.campbell@us.army.mil

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