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Letter to Legislators from the Autism Society of North Carolina
The following letter was sent in May to thank legislators for increased funding for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). The Autism Society of North Carolina will continue to advocate for competitive wages for DSPs in recognition of the work they do improving lives and supporting families. May 18, 2022 To: House and Senate Leadership, Joint…
Autism & Puberty- Autismo y Pubertad (Webinar in English and Spanish)
As a parent, guardian, or caregiver, it is important to prepare for your role in guiding your adolescent through puberty. This training will teach you how to provide information to boys and girls about going through puberty, how to listen, how to model, how to give support, how to answer questions honestly, how to teach…
Triangle Run/Walk for Autism
Join us for the Triangle Run/Walk for Autism! This amazing day of community benefits local programs of the Autism Society of North Carolina! In-person and virtual registration options available! Learn more. The Triangle Run/Walk will be at Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh on October 8. 7;30 – packet pickup 9:00 – competitive and non-competitive 5K…
WNC Run/Walk for Autism
Join us for the WNC Run/Walk for Autism! This amazing day of community benefits local programs of the Autism Society of North Carolina! In-person and virtual registration options available! Learn more. The WNC Run/Walk will be at Bill Moore Community Park in Fletcher on September 10. 8:00 – packet pickup 9:00 – competitive and non-competitive…
Como Ayudar a su ser Querido a Mantenerse Activo
Publicado in ingles 30 de enero de 2020 La actividad física puede ser un desafío para las personas con autismo porque muchas tienen dificultades con las habilidades motoras, la coordinación ojo-mano y el equilibrio. Seamos realistas, así como muchos de nosotros, a menudo carecemos de motivación para hacer ejercicio, es posible que las personas con…
Public Policy Updates – May 2022
Services in NC Medicaid Plan NC plans to offer additional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as others, under (i) services plan through the Medicaid program. When Tailored Plans begin operation December 1, 2022 as part of the state’s Medicaid Transformation some of the services that LME-MCOs offered under b(3) such…
The Impact of Nutrition on Physical and Mental Health
Note: This blog was written by Juliette Heim, Autism Resource Specialist, and Kristy Myers, Health Consultant at the Autism Society of North Carolina. Juliette Heim’s reflections on her experience as a parent to a son with autism are in italics. Health is broadly defined as “a state of physical, mental and social well-being, in…
Managing End-of-Year Stress at School
Hurray, the school year is ending! Bummer, it is the beginning of state testing! This is the time of year when some children feel like giving up on school because they are mentally checked out. However, this is the time of year when children have to amp it up on both their brainpower and their…