The Autism Society of North Carolina would like to partner with you to keep your family safe. With hurricane season upon us, and Hurricane Irma possibly heading toward North Carolina in coming days, we wanted to share some information to help you prepare. We have created two social narratives that you may find useful for…
Social Stories for the 2017 Solar Eclipse
The Autism Society of North Carolina would like to partner with you to keep your loved ones with autism safe at all times. To help you prepare for the solar eclipse on Monday, we have created two social stories; click on the one that you think is most appropriate for your loved one to get…
Transitioning Your Child with Autism Back to School
As summer is once again gradually winding down, it is time to start thinking about what you can do to help prepare your child so that the transition back into school is as smooth as possible. Summer is filled with more leisure time and fun-filled activities. Your childās day in school will certainly look much…
Tell US Senators to Vote No on Health-Care Bill!
The Senate is planning to vote on a āmotion to proceed,ā the first step in bringing a health-care bill to the floor for a vote early next week. At this time, itās not clear which health-care bill will be voted on. Please keep the pressure up and ask your Senators not to cut or cap…
Tips for Traveling with Children and Adults with Autism
Summer is supposed to be a time to reward yourself and your family for a year of hard work, growth, and change. It represents a break from multiple settings and situations ā school for children, and often a lull in expectations at work for adults. However, it can present another set of stressors for a…
Simple Ways to Keep It āCoolā this Summer
Summer is finally here, and the temperatures are rising! Thankfully, we donāt have to see a rise in tantrum behavior with those temperatures. Here are five simple ways to help prevent the heat from rising inside your home: Grandmaās Law There is no way to avoid asking your child to do tasks that they…
The Opinions of Others: Iām No Longer Concerned
When my son was first diagnosed with autism at the age of four and a half, I was truly concerned about what others thought about his different and strange behaviors. My son looks very much like his typical peers, as many children with autism do. People stared and gave me disapproving looks when he would…
Tell Your US Senators Not to Cut or Cap Medicaid!
The US Senate is moving quickly on health-care changes that would hurt people with autism, including proposals to cut and cap Medicaid funds and repeal health-care protections like coverage for pre-existing conditions. A vote on the Senate health-care proposal is likely to take place the week of June 26, and so far, no public hearings…