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Local Resources

2009 CAMP ARC is a week-long day camp predominantly for children and adults with special needs. Sessions run throughout the summer. This is a mainstreamed camp where children with and without disabilities will enjoy a variety of activities. Sessions include: Children's Camp, Teen's Camp, Children with Multiple Handicaps, Sports Camp and Adult Camp. Registration is first-come, first-served. A special event and a t-shirt are included in the cost. Call Wendy Waddle at 803.329.5969 or Scott Wentsky at 803.326.2429 for session dates and to register.
Daily times 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Boyd Hill Recreation Center
Cost: $10 per weekly session
www.rockhillrocks.com

Kids' Rein is a non-profit organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding for children with disabilities, located in Charlotte, NC. See their website for more information.

BabyNet is South Carolina's interagency system for intervention services for families who have infants & toddlers (birth to 3) with developmental delays or conditions associated with developmental delays.

Family Connection of South Carolina is a support network for families who have children with special needs. A regional office is located in Rock Hill, SC. For more information, visit their website or call Hollye Reid, the area coordinator, at 803-366-4839

National Online Resources

Autism in the Media

Other Financial Assistance

Helping Hand is financial aid through NAA (National Autism Association).

ACT Today! for autism offers a grant program and appears to accept applications year-round.

Articles of Interest

Family Wins Suit for Autistic Son's Health Care - September 26, 2007

"Thimerosal and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Alleged Misconduct by Government Agencies and Private Entities" by Michael B. Enzi, Ranking Member of the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions - September 2007

Autism screening urged for toddlers by age 2 - October 29, 2007 - Associated Press

Identification and Evaluation of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders - October 29, 2007 - American Academy of Pediatrics

Helping HANDS for Autism Act Introduced in the House - June 19, 2008

The Elias Tembenis Walk for Autism - 2 men walking 3000 miles across 15 states to benefit the 1 in 150 children with autism in memory of 1 very special little boy. Learn more or donate by visiting the site.

Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism by Jenny McCarthy

Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism by Paul Collins

Autistic Planet and Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes by Jennifer Elder

The Game of My Life: A True Story of Challenge, Triumph and Growing Up Autistic by Jason (J-Mac) McElwain and Daniel Paisner

Becoming Remarkably Able: Walking the Path to Talents, Interests, and Personal Growth, for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Related Disabilities by Jackie Marquette

National Autism Events

Autism One 2009

May 20-24, 2009 - Chicago, IL

The National Autism Conference

November 12-15, 2009 - Fort Lauderdale, FL