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Autism And The Holidays: Thriving This Holiday Season

Monday, Nov 25, 2024

The winter months are upon us, and with it comes holiday celebrations with family and friends. If youā€™re like me, the thought of the holidays makes you cringe because you know it can be such an overwhelming time for your loved ones living with autism. We feel tense about the crowds, the food choices, the…

Understanding Masking: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Perspective

Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024

Many autistic people and people with other neurodivergences (e.g., ADHD, Touretteā€™s) experience pressure to alter their natural ways of being to conform to neurotypical social expectationsā€”a practice known as masking. Masking emerges from the pressure autistic people often face to modify their natural expressions and behaviors in response to neurotypical social expectations to ā€œfit in.ā€…

A Letter of Gratitude and Love from the Clinical Team

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024

During this Thanksgiving season, members of the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) clinical team reflected on their gratitude for the individuals and families they serve. Here is what they had to say, in their own words. ā€œWhat a blessing it is to work with these families. It feels like such an honor to be…

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