The Autism Society of North Carolina has named Alan Cohen of Raleigh as the 2013 winner of the John and Claudia Roman Direct Service Award. The annual award honors a direct service employee of the Autism Society of North Carolina who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to individuals with autism and their families. Cohen is an employment…
The Triangle Run/Walk for Autism: Because Experience Makes a “World of Difference”
Lorraine La Pointe moved to North Carolina because of a brief encounter with a respite worker. It was the early 1990s, and La Pointe was living in Florida with her toddler son, who had autism. She was having trouble getting services for Adam, who was nonverbal until the age of 3. La Pointe came to…
Autism Resource Specialists: New Name, Proven Resource
The Autism Society of North Carolina has a new name for a proven resource: Parent Advocates will now be called Autism Resource Specialists, better conveying the benefits they can provide to families that are seeking help for loved ones with autism. We have Autism Resource Specialists to support families in every county of North Carolina….
The Greensboro Run/Walk for Autism: Teaching Compassion
Robin McCraw is a teacher, so she knows all about inspiring the next generation. What she sees each year at the Greensboro Run/Walk for Autism thrills her: enthusiastic teams of young people from schools such as UNC-Greensboro and High Point University, representing their service clubs and athletic teams. “They’re learning to be compassionate and to…
Why Do You Run/Walk?
The following article was submitted by Kristy White, Director of Development for the Autism Society of North Carolina. Eileen runs for her grandson, Teresa walks for her son, and Mike rallies co-workers to give back to the community. I Run/Walk for kids like Braxton, whom I met while running summer camp programs about 10 years…
Public Policy Update: Rights and Justice Issues
Eugenics Compensation From 1929 to 1974, the Eugenics Board of North Carolina reviewed petitions for sterilizations, and sterilizations were ordered in more than 90 percent of the cases before the board. Researchers estimate that more than 7,600 people were sterilized in the state during that period, ranking North Carolina third among states operating eugenics sterilization…
The WNC Run/Walk for Autism: A mother gives back
Miles Buddy was a bright yet quirky toddler. He took in information like a sponge but had trouble making eye contact and seemed to view his parents as just “objects to get his immediate needs met,” says his mother, Brooks Buddy of Asheville. Miles was diagnosed with autism when he was 31/2 years old. When…
Local author has penned an amazing new memoir about her life with her son Chase
Local author has penned an amazing new memoir about her life and her son Chase, who is The Boy Who Loved Tornadoes.