Matthew went to Camp Royall hoping to make a friend. At the end of it all, he had two best friends for life.
The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
Join us for a pre-screening of ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ at Our Town Cinemas in Davidson, NC. Proceeds benefit the IGNITE program for individuals with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Tickets are $25 per person and will be available until noon June 21 or when they sell out. Each ticket includes any size soft drink and popcorn.
Register now for one of our eight annual Run/Walk for Autism events around the state.
Register now for one of our free workshops around the state with our Clinical team.
Our dedicated supporters often hold events around the state to benefit individuals with autism. Find one near you!
1 in 57 children may be diagnosed with autism in North Carolina
20,000+ individuals receive direct services annually in North Carolina
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.
When my son with autism was in elementary school, I remember wanting to get him involved in “programs” and “activities” but not really knowing what was appropriate or how to proceed. I recall contacting tons of people and agencies and asking for “THE” programs and activities specific for a child with autism. Frequently when the…
Unfortunately, the Sandman is a mythical character, and sleep problems are very real. Sleep disturbances are a common concern expressed by many parents and caregivers of people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. More than 80% of people with ASD have experienced sleep difficulties in their lifetime. Sleep deprivation can affect many aspects of…
Close your eyes and think of a behavior you’d like to see change in some way. It can be something you’d like to see increase or decrease. It can be something that your child, student, partner, friend, or even you do. Have you thought of something yet? Great! Hold on to that for a minute….
