The Jordan family of Elizabeth City took one of their passions, music, to raise money for another: improving the lives of people with autism. Their second annual NC Rock Autism Music Festival in summer 2018 raised more than $20,000! This year, theyāll hold the third annual festival on August 3. Learn more about the musical…
Make the Most of Family Outings
Meaningfully participating in community outings is one of the most important areas that we can address, for any individual with or without autism. Community-based experiences provide opportunities to work on social skills, following instructions, transitioning appropriately, and otherwise learning how to just be around other people. But being in the community can be very stressful…
Ask Your Representatives to Support These Federal Bills
Below are brief summaries of bills introduced in Congress that would affect people with autism and their families. More information on each bill and other federal actions can be found on the Autism Society of Americaās Action Center webpage. The Autism Society of North Carolina urges you to contact your members of Congress and ask…
Autism Awareness: We Are All Human
Iām here to talk to you about autism awareness. The autism community could use the help of people who arenāt a part of it. People who have autism can talk and behave differently from people without it. If someone without autism knows that the person with autism theyāre talking to has it, theyāll understand and…
Focus on Anxiety at the Annual Conference
Dr. Patrick Friman, who has more than 30 years of experience as a licensed psychologist, opened the Autism Society of North Carolinaās annual conference with āAnxiety and Sleep: Addressing Lifeās Challenges.ā For those who were not able to attend his presentation in Charlotte, we are sharing highlights of the anxiety portion here. Dr. Friman began…
Visual Schedules Important Even as Children Grow Up
My son Logan is 18 years old, soon to turn 19. I have learned over the years how important it is to Logan to have a visual schedule. The schedule must be specific as well as complete. The details of his day must be spelled out and available for him to see. Not having something…
From Genes to Biology: What We Know and Why It Matters
Dr. John Spiro of the Simons Foundation presented on āFrom Genes to Biology: What We Know and Why It Mattersā on Saturday, March 23, at the Autism Society of North Carolinaās annual conference in Charlotte. For those who were not able to attend his presentation, we are sharing some of the highlights here. About 12…