Odin struggled with communicating when he was upset. Once, he walked out the door. With support, he improved his communication and social skills and learned how to make safe decisions.
The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
The Virtual Run/Walks for Autism, benefiting Beaufort, Greenville, Surry County, and Wilmington, will take place April 17-24. We encourage teams to build a team with friends and family from all over the country. All funds raised will stay in the area you choose when you register.
Camp Royall offers year-round programming for children and adults. Programs include Family Fun Days, retreats for teens and adults, residential camps, and more.
We offer 40+ free, recorded trainings on our website so that you can learn at your convenience. Check out the recently added “Preventing Challenging Behaviors” today!
On Tuesday, April 27, participating stores and restaurants across NC will donate a portion of their proceeds to ASNC. Please support these businesses! Check our Shop & Dine page to find out where you can grab a great meal or make a meaningful purchase.
If you represent a business that would like to participate, please fill out the form on the Shop & Dine page.
1 in 54 children may be diagnosed with autism nationally
40,000+ individuals and their families receive direct services annually in NC
89¢ of every dollar
you give goes directly to services
Together, we can help individuals with autism build fulfilling lives and contribute to their communities through their unique gifts.
There is confusion and controversy regarding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), particularly when used as a comprehensive treatment for individuals with autism. Applied Behavior Analysis within the autism community is endorsed by many and criticized by others. It is a topic that evokes passion and emotional responses because of the perceptions, sometimes inaccurate, of how ABA…
Meltdowns happen. Meltdowns happen first thing in the morning, right before bed, and all the times in between. They happen at your in-law’s house, at the grocery store, and during religious services. Meltdowns seem to be the number one reason that parents seek a diagnosis of autism for their child. That was true for me…
Listen to our latest podcast about these policy developments. Federal Actions American Rescue Act: Congress passed an additional COVID and economic relief bill – the American Rescue Plan (ARP) – in early March. The legislation includes a number of items meant to address ongoing problems related to the pandemic including $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans (including dependents and individuals with disabilities); an extension of unemployment benefits; additional funding…
