On Kai’s first day of school, his mom posed him by a chalkboard sign that said kindergarten was the first step to college. Kai told his mom that his real first step was 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.
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.
On Tuesday, April 26, participating shops and restaurants across NC donate a portion of their proceeds to the Autism Society of North Carolina! See the locations near you or sign up your business!
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.
Are you an Amazon shopper? Choose ASNC as your favorite charitable organization on AmazonSmile, make your purchases at AmazonSmile, and we receive a donation from Amazon – no extra cost to you!
1 in 44 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.
Note: This blog was written by Juliette Heim, Autism Resource Specialist, and Kristy Myers, Health Consultant at the Autism Society of North Carolina. Juliette Heim’s reflections on her experience as a parent to a son with autism are in italics. Health is broadly defined as “a state of physical, mental and social well-being, in…
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