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.
The Virtual Run/Walks for Autism, benefiting Beaufort, Greenville, Surry County, and Wilmington, will take place April 17-24. We encourage teams to build a team with friends and family from all over the country. All funds raised will stay in the area you choose when you register.
The Autism Society of North Carolina will host its 2021 conference virtually on March 19 and 20. The Bringing Our Community Closer conference includes knowledge from experts in the field on topics that span the lifespan and spectrum, and you can enjoy it all from the comfort of your home!
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!
On Tuesday, April 27, participating stores and restaurants across NC will donate a portion of their proceeds to ASNC. Please support these businesses! Check our Shop & Dine page to find out where you can grab a great meal or make a meaningful purchase.
If you represent a business that would like to participate, please fill out the form on the Shop & Dine page.
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.
Increasing evidence is showing that people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) are at much higher risk for contracting COVID-19, for being hospitalized with the illness, and an increased mortality rate from the illness. A Johns Hopkins analysis of insurance data indicates people with IDD are three times more likely to die when infected with…
One concern of the COVID-19 pandemic is the ever-increasing time our children are spending online and the potential loss of innocence due to internet activity. With virtual learning a daily part of their lives, it’s easy for our children to be sitting in front of the computer as many as 8 hours a day, especially…
As an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, ASNC advocates for public policies that support people on the spectrum and monitors changes in our developmental disability and education systems. We work with policymakers at the General Assembly, state departments such as NC Department of Health and…
