autism social skills Archives

Autism Self-Advocates Bring Hope to Conference

April 4th, 2018

The Autism Society of North Carolina held its 2018 annual conference March 23-24 in Charlotte. We will are sharing information from conference presentations in blog posts. A panel of autism self-advocates wrapped up the 2018 Autism Society of North Carolina annual conference, bringing understanding and hope to conference attendees. The panel included: Valerie Venetta, who…

March 1st, 2018

Registration is now open for our 2018 Day Camps at Camp Royall and in Eastern NC (Newport, Wilmington, Winterville, and Brunswick and Onslow counties). The right camp can help your child learn new skills, try new activities, gain confidence, and make friends! But sometimes, convincing our loved ones with autism to try a camp can…

November 2nd, 2017

For most of us, celebrating a holiday can mean a time of gathering with family for fellowship and, of course, food. But for those of us who have a child or adult with autism, it can also be an added layer of stress, not just for us, but for our loved one. Over the years,…

October 26th, 2017

Social narratives are simple stories that visually represent social situations and appropriate social behaviors. The social narrative connects the important details of a setting or social situation to support the person with ASD in understanding the social context and in developing a new social skill. While most individuals generally understand social norms and conventions, individuals…

October 3rd, 2017

Renowned speaker and autism expert Dr. Peter Gerhardt will present Transition to Adulthood: Skills That Make a Difference on Friday, Nov. 3, in Raleigh. Dr. Gerhardt graciously shared some insights and previewed his talk in a Q&A recently. Transition planning is interpreted differently by many people. Please define transition planning from your perspective. Transition…

August 2nd, 2017

For many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, interacting with others can be challenging, especially when those other individuals are placing demands. To help develop skills and build independence in individuals that we serve, we must at times ask them to do things that may be challenging. This can range from encouraging an individual to use…

June 7th, 2017

Summer, with its longer days and more free time, is almost here. It can be fun, but it also can present some challenges for our loved ones with autism. Are you ready? We have some ways you can keep it fun and educational with less stress for everyone. Maintain your child’s schedule: Visual schedules…

April 18th, 2017

This article was contributed by Katie Holler, an ASNC Autism Resource Specialist in the Eastern Region and mom to five daughters, four of whom have autism. “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than a true friendship.” The words of Thomas Aquinas, a theologian and philosopher from the 16th century, remain true…

December 13th, 2016

Editor’s note: This article was contributed by Angie Paturzo, who has a son with autism and works in the ASNC Accounting Department. Zachary is 14 months younger than his brother, Anthony. For much of their lives, Anthony’s friends would come to our house and they were considered Zachary’s friends as well. However, as they…

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