ASNC’s Employment Supports program helped identify Jesse’s artful skills and integrate him into the Hop’s ice cream production process.
The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
Many autistic people and people with other neurodivergences (e.g., ADHD, Touretteās) experience pressure to alter their natural ways of being to conform to neurotypical social expectationsāa practice known as masking. Masking emerges from the pressure autistic people often face to modify their natural expressions and behaviors in response to neurotypical social expectations to āfit in.ā…
During this Thanksgiving season, members of the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) clinical team reflected on their gratitude for the individuals and families they serve. Here is what they had to say, in their own words. āWhat a blessing it is to work with these families. It feels like such an honor to be…
Toilet training for autistic children involves learning many different skills. It is no wonder this phase of development is stressful for many parents and children. If you are a caregiver just getting started with toilet training, you might consider first watching our pre-recorded webinar: āToileting Without Tears.ā If you are a caregiver who has already…
Proceeds from AmeriCarna LIVE go to support the IGNITE community centers for young adults with autism, operated by the Autism Society of North Carolina in Davidson, Raleigh, & Greensboro.
Summer camp is officially underway at Camp Royall! Camp Royall is the nation’s oldest and largest camp for autistic people.
Are you looking for a place where you and your family will feel welcomed and understood? We have more than 60 Support Groups and eight Hispanic Support Groups around the state, offering regular meeting opportunities.
We offer 50+ free, recorded trainings on our website so that you can learn at your convenience. Subjects include behavior, school, and transitioning to adulthood.
1 in 36 children may be diagnosed with autism nationally
40,000+ individuals and their families receive direct services annually in NC
86Ā¢ of every dollar
you give goes directly to services
Together, we can help individuals with autism build fulfilling lives and contribute to their communities through their unique gifts.
