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IEP – Summary of Performance for Graduating Seniors

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

It’s graduation season. If you have a high school student with an IEP, you and your student should have been invited to a very important IEP meeting during the last thirty days of school: the summary of performance (SOP) meeting. All students with an IEP have an SOP meeting before they transition out of high…

IGNITE JUMPSTART: For Rising Autistic High School Seniors

Monday, May 05, 2025

About IGNITE The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) IGNITE programs are unique ā€œpeer-to-peerā€ community centers for young adults with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. Located in Davidson and Raleigh, they provide a place where autistic individuals can safely navigate the transition from high school to adult life. Members spend time together learning and socializing…

Urgent Action Needed: Protect Medicaid and Services for People with Autism

Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025

The U.S. House is working on a federal budget that could cut funding for Medicaid and important programs that support people with disabilities. These potential cuts would hurt people with autism who need services to live and work in their communities. Right now, members of the House are making decisions about how to put into…

1 in 31 children may be diagnosed with autism nationally

40,000+ individuals and their families receive direct services annually in NC

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