When I go somewhere new, I am not comfortable. I am very guarded. There are a lot of things that could threaten me. I am not aware of this fear. I am not able to respond to you as I can at home. I am not the person you know when I walk into the…
Enloe Charity Ball: Alive with Purpose
Finding our purpose in life, what we were meant to contribute to our communities, is the key to a happy and fulfilling life. At the Autism Society of North Carolina, we believe that every person deserves to find their purpose and feel truly alive. The students of Enloe High School in Raleigh have realized that…
Employing Adults with Autism: You Can Help
The need for employment opportunities for adults with autism is significant; studies have shown that a majority of them are unemployed or underemployed. For individuals on the spectrum, employment not only fosters financial stability and promotes greater independence but also increases self-esteem and provides opportunities to improve social skills, grow a network of friends and…
Build Sensory Kits to Provide Comfort After Hurricane
We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of concern for the families we serve who were affected by Hurricane Florence. Many individuals with autism in parts of North Carolina have been displaced from their homes, schools, or other services. When individuals with autism are in new situations or environments, they can feel uncomfortable, anxious, or…
Racinā for Greyson Ready to Inspire at Triangle Run/Walk for Autism
The Kidd family hasnāt missed a single Triangle Run/Walk for Autism since 2007, the year Greyson was diagnosed. āYou want to be around other people who are experiencing what you are experiencing,ā said his father, Kevin. Greyson was just 2 when he was diagnosed. He did not speak much or know how to interact with…
Campers Treated to Day at Lenovo with Carolina Hurricanes
As the campers gathered in the lobby at the Lenovo Research Triangle Park campus, they excitedly talked with each other about their favorite PokĆ©mon character, their plans after high school, and their love of technology. Lenovo and Carolina Hurricanes Kids āN Community Foundation employees greeted the 14 teenage campers from the Autism Society of North…
WNC Run/Walk is āAutism Community Dayā
Daniel Landry knows firsthand what a difference employment supports can make. Landry, a 33-year-old who is on the autism spectrum, faced some challenges at his first jobs. He was capable of doing the work but needed a different way to learn the tasks. āA lot of times the employer doesnāt understand autism or why youāre…