Social Recreation in Wilmington helped Wren blossom in her communication skills and independence – giving peace of mind to her mother, Erin.
The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
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
86¢ 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.
I have struggled with socializing and focus as long as I can remember. Trying to blend in with normative expectations has always felt exhausting to me. I knew I struggled with mental health during middle and high school, but traditional therapy and psychiatry didn’t help significantly. It wasn’t until college that I had the opportunity…
Autism and Halloween: For many, the spooky season is a time of excitement. People eagerly shop for scary costumes, set up spooky sounding animated figures, and devour buckets of candy. Children get excited about all the treats they will get, the festivals, and school celebrations. For an autism family, Halloween can be a very different…
We are grateful for the enormous outpouring of concern for the families we serve who were affected by Hurricane Helene. Many individuals with autism in western North Carolina have been displaced from their homes, schools, or other services. When individuals with autism are in new situations or environments, they can feel uncomfortable, anxious, or frightened….
