Travel can be stressful these days, and for a family with an autistic child, that can be especially true. Long waits, loud noises, lots of people, and unexpected changes to plans are all part of the airport experience. For Stephanie Genty and her family, a summer trip to Colorado with her seven-year-old autistic son Noah,…
Protect Medicaid for People with Autism in North Carolina
Thank you for your continued advocacy for Medicaid services for individuals with autism. We would like to thank Senator Tillis for his NO vote and remarks about the bill’s impact on NC. It’s time for another round of calls and outreach — the House is expected to vote as early as Wednesday on the reconciliation…
FACES Forward: A Foundation for Empowerment
About FACES The mission of the North Carolina State University FACES program is “to inform and strengthen empowerment among Black families and caregivers of autistic children and adolescents by addressing inequities in access to support services. FACES aims to: (1) improve the quality of life for Black autistic youth and their families, (2) advance the field of education…
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Protect Medicaid for People with Autism in North Carolina
Thank you for your continued advocacy. It’s time for another round of calls and outreach — the Senate is expected to vote as early as Friday (June 27) on their version of the Reconciliation Package, with the House likely to take it up next week. The Senate’s version of the bill includes: Over $800 billion…
Navigating Summer with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Summer is a wonderful time of year full of outdoor activities and social gatherings, but for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder it can be stressful. Changes in routines, travel to new places, different sensory experiences, and time spent with people who may not fully understand autism can make summer feel overwhelming. Here are some tips…
New Campus Network Initiative at the Autism Society of North Carolina
The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) has launched a new statewide Campus Network for college students. It was established to give voice to autistic student perspectives, promote connections with peers on and off the spectrum, and increase access to ASNC programs through online meetings that are both social and educational. Partnering with students to…
Public Policy Update | State and Federal Budgets
Autism Society of North Carolina Public Policy updates: State and Federal Budget Updates Key takeaways North Carolina State Budget Update U.S. Federal Budget Update Act Now With Our Thanks State and Federal Budget Updates Both state and federal lawmakers are currently working to finalize their budgets, which significantly affect services for people with autism…
IEP – Summary of Performance for Graduating Seniors
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…