Debra Wyatt might have saved Chris Schildās life, says his father, Bryan. Chris and Debra were at Walgreens, where he works and she supports him as a job coach, when a tragic incident occurred. āMy son was not 10 feet away from a man who had just shot the pharmacist and the pharmacy tech,ā Bryan…
Keeping Your Family Safe in a Storm
Dear Families, Friends, and Supporters, As we find ourselves in the possible path of a hurricane, we share your concern about the safety of your loved ones. We wanted to take a moment to let you know that ASNC is here for your family. To help you prepare, we are sharing some helpful resources on…
Giving Back for Camp Royall
Each summer at Camp Royall, Tommy Guthrie Johnson is all grins and giggles as he enjoys swimming, hiking, digging in the garden, and singing camp songs, silly motions and all. Tommy, who is 14, is ācomplex,ā said his mother, Megan Johnson. āHeās so challenging but so funny and smart and cuddly and loveable.ā Megan adopted…
I Really Am Listening to You!
I really am listening to you! My eyes are looking elsewhere. Iām playing with something. Iām rocking. Humming. Giving an unpleasant facial expression. Fill in the blank! āNormalā people look right at you and respond. Sorry! I canāt! But I can listen! I AM listening! You are very important to me. Your thoughts are interesting….
Teaching Skills to Prepare for Back to School
Going back to school after time off for the summer is an exciting, but often overwhelming time. You may begin to feel some nervousness about how your loved one will transition to a new schedule or even navigate a new environment. To help prepare them for the new school year, it is important to think…
Celebrate Your Direct Support Professional
National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week is coming up September 8-14! The Autism Society of North Carolina employs hundreds of direct support professionals; without their dedication and continued efforts, many individuals on the autism spectrum and their families would not have needed support services. Every day, they work one-on-one with individuals with autism, teaching skill…
Shutting Down Like an Overloaded Computer
Why does your computer suddenly choke on you? Are 1,000 windows open? Is YouTube playing while Facebook is showing cat videos? Is a browser doing some sneaky scans on the hard drive? Itās all eating the data and memory. Too many tasks at once! Computer crash! Well, imagine an autistic brain working like that. Give…