See our COVID-19 page to learn how we’re responding to keep you and your loved ones safe. The page offers updates, autism-specific supports, and links to resources.
The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
We offer 20 free, recorded trainings on our website so that you can learn at your convenience. Check out the recently added “Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behaviors (Part 2)” today!
Our Run/Walk for Autism events through May 2 have been canceled for your safety. Please go to our Run/Walk page to see how you can still step out to improve lives.
Buy a chance at a restored Camaro and improve the lives of individuals with autism at the same time!
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
88¢ 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.
Below is a summary and review of recent activity at the state and federal level. This includes COVID-19 related information and other legislative issues. Washington Update – No movement The US Senate has yet to respond to the passing of the HEROES Act. Our state is facing large budget deficits as a result of COVID-19’s…
As wearing a mask becomes our new normal, supporting an individual with autism to wear one for any amount of time might feel like a mountain to climb. In this blog, I will discuss potential reasons it can be particularly challenging for individuals with autism to wear masks, some alterations/adaptations to try, and suggestions for…
I was seated on my daughter’s bed. A few minutes before, she had asked me a question that gripped my heart. “Do I have autism?” Since her diagnosis near her third birthday, I had imagined all the ways this discussion would go. Now in middle school, she was into theater, movies, and rewriting screenplays. Being…
