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 the third annual Stand Up for Autism paddleboard race August 4 on Lake Julian. Every participant will receive an event T-shirt and be entered into prize drawings. This year, two races will be offered: 3K and 6K.
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.
Preparing your child for camp can be daunting and nerve-wracking, but we have found some steps that will ease your mind and your child’s. Share pictures of the camp and activities with your camper: Because pictures speak a thousand words to our kids, use them to show your camper exactly what the camp looks like,…
Extinction is what happened to the dinosaurs, the saber-toothed tiger, and the dodo bird. But did you know behavior can undergo extinction as well? Don’t worry, behavioral extinction does not involve a massive comet colliding with the Earth. Behavior is said to undergo extinction when it simply no longer produces the reinforcement it once did….
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…
