Wyatt Ogden was not diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder until he was 7 years old. He had been referred for an autism evaluation by his preschool when he was 3, but he was high-functioning, and his parents did not want to limit him with a label. But Wyatt had some challenges in elementary school, and…
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…
Chipping in for Autism
UNC-Chapel Hill sophomore Austin Ludwig is determined to spread understanding for people with autism. His little brother Mason, who is 10 and lives in Holly Springs, was diagnosed when he was 2 years old and is nonverbal. āHe is my motivation for a lot of things I do,ā Austin said. āHeās an incredible kid, super…
Join Our Campaign for Acceptance
Join us this April as we again focus on acceptance and inclusion, not just awareness, for National Autism Awareness Month. The #A2AforAutism campaign to move communities from Awareness ā2ā Acceptance, started some conversations last year, and we canāt wait to see how it builds this year. We want people with autism, and their families, to…
Looking for a Place to Belong? Join an ASNC Chapter
Fall is a great time to join one of the Autism Society of North Carolinaās 50 Chapters and Support Groups around the state. The beginning of the new school year also marks the restart of the groupsā activities and events. ASNCās Chapters and Support Groups are led by generous parents or family member volunteers who…
Run/Walk for Autism: A Day āI Can Just Be Me!ā
Two years ago at the 2014 Triangle Run/Walk for Autism, 7-year-old Abigail was in tears after crossing the finish line. She told her worried mother that she was sad because she didnāt win the race. Abigailās parents explained to her that finishing first was not their goal. The little girl with autism took the lesson…
Gavinās Gang Walks for Resources and Awareness
Gavin Beale didnāt say his first word and screamed in frustration until after his third birthday. From the time he was about 10 months old, his parents, Jenny and Jason Beale of Greensboro, were very concerned about him. āIt was a very dark time because we didnāt know what was going on with him,ā…
Make 2016-17 Your Childās Best School Year Yet
Itās almost here again ā back-to-school time! Are you ready? Or does the mere thought of a new school year make you anxious? The Autism Society of North Carolina wants to partner with you and your child for a successful school year. Please take advantage of the resources we offer. Toolkits: We have many easy-to-use,…