When Jack was diagnosed at 2, he was nonverbal and didn’t understand danger. Now, he is in college and has achieved many goals with the support of the Autism Society of North Carolina.
The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
Saturday, Nov. 16, in Durham
Register now for our fall conference, The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Rules in Social Situations, with internationally acclaimed author and presenter Brenda Smith Myles, PhD.
Register now for one of our eight annual Run/Walk for Autism events around the state.
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
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.
The Autism CARES Act will sunset (expire) on September 30 if it is not reauthorized. Since its enactment in 2006, the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support (CARES) Act has helped to train health professionals to diagnose and provide evidence-based services to people on the autism spectrum. It has also increased autism research and…
Editor’s note: This is an update to information posted July 16, 2019. The managed-care rollout has been changed to one phase for the whole state in February 2020, rather than starting in November 2019 with some counties. Open enrollment is now scheduled to end on December 13 for all counties. The NC Department of Health and Human Services is in the process of implementing Medicaid transformation in North Carolina. The vision…
Jen Pyne is not just a service provider to the people with autism whom she supports. She is a true friend and a member of their family. “She has helped me to create a life on my own terms that I am proud of,” said Jade McWilliams, one of her clients. “I have a very…
