Odin struggled with communicating when he was upset. Once, he walked out the door. With support, he improved his communication and social skills and learned how to make safe decisions.
The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
We offer 40+ free, recorded trainings on our website so that you can learn at your convenience. Check out the recently added “Preventing Challenging Behaviors” today!
It’s time to register for summer camp 2021 at Camp Royall! Camp Royall provides typical camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, hiking, hayrides, and boating in a structured environment to meet the needs of our campers. The registration deadline is January 15, 2021.
AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support ASNC when you shop with Amazon online. Go to www.smile.amazon.com to select ASNC as your favorite charitable organization. Start your shopping there and ASNC will receive a donation when you purchase products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their detail pages.
Join us virtually for the 8th annual AmeriCarna LIVE Car Show! Hosted by NASCAR Hall of Fame Crew Chief Ray Evernham, car fans around the world can enter their vehicles in this year’s virtual show benefiting the IGNITE program for young adults on the autism spectrum with locations in Davidson, Raleigh, and Greensboro.
1 in 54 children may be diagnosed with autism nationally
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.
Safe Interactions Act and Health-services Emergency Logistics Program (HELP) Act introduced in Congress U.S. Senator Bob Casey has launched an initiative to address racial justice and law enforcement interactions with people with disabilities, including autism. Two bills have been introduced – the Safe Interactions Act and the Human-services Emergency Logistic Program (HELP) Act – which are intended to provide…
2020 was a trying year for everyone, especially children with special needs and their teachers. As I’ve talked to families, I’ve seen many issues arise that have never been a problem in the past. Most seem to center around two primary topics: virtual learning and mask wearing. Here are some of the more specific issues…
Should I get an official diagnosis of autism for my child or myself? This question is considered by many who have a child with ASD. It is an important question to think through. Other questions naturally follow: What are the benefits of having a diagnosis? What problems may it create? For many the answer is…
