At Camp Royall, Kaycee faced her fears and tried new activities with the help of her friends.
The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
Join us for a Run/Walk for Autism! The fall events are in Asheville, Greensboro, and Raleigh. Virtual options are available, and all funds raised support local programs.
Summer camp is officially underway at Camp Royall! Camp Royall is the nation’s oldest and largest camp for autistic people.
Are you looking for a place where you and your family will feel welcomed and understood? We have more than 60 Support Groups and eight Hispanic Support Groups around the state, offering regular meeting opportunities.
We offer 50+ free, recorded trainings on our website so that you can learn at your convenience. Subjects include behavior, school, and transitioning to adulthood.
1 in 36 children may be diagnosed with autism nationally
40,000+ individuals and their families receive direct services annually in NC
86¢ 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.
I am a late-diagnosed autistic adult, and I have ADHD, Bipolar II, OCD, and generalized anxiety. I also have dermatillomania, or skin picking disorder, and my information processing abilities rank 13th percentile. Physically, I have substantial hearing loss in both ears. This article focuses on lessons I learned as I searched for employment. I now…
When Direct Support Professional Andrea Miller-Weir began working with 11-year-old Alex Bagley, he couldn’t put his face underwater in the pool. With Miller-Weir’s help, Alex became an award-winning swimmer and Special Olympics athlete. In the years since their first meeting, Miller-Weir has supported Alex through high school graduation, securing meaningful employment, and traveling the world….
The McCrimmon Award is named for Ed McCrimmon, a longtime member of the Autism Society of North Carolina staff. He was known for his outstanding dedication and integrity as he served individuals with autism. Tragically, he died in 2017. The McCrimmon Award was established to keep Ed’s memory alive, and at the same time, celebrate…