February is Black History Month and the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is highlighting the autism journey experienced by Black individuals and families across our state. Data shows that Black children in North Carolina have a lesser chance of being properly diagnosed with autism, are not receiving proper interventions, and experience gaps in how…
Public Policy Update
Autism Society of North Carolina Public Policy updates: Public Policy Targets for 2025 & 2026 NC General Assembly and new state administration New Congress and Federal Administration begin work in Washington, DCĀ What you can do to help educate lawmakers on autismĀ How to get in touch and what to say Public Policy Priorities…
Running the Autism Marathon: You Don’t Have to Go It Alone
AutismSocietyNC Ā· Blog | Running the Autism Marathon: You Donāt Have to Go It Alone As we wind down from the bustle of the holidays and settle into this new year, I want to put out a call to my fellow parents of children with autism. It is my appeal, as a parent of…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Celebrating a life of service
On January 20, 2025, we recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, also known as MLK Day. Established as a federal holiday in 1983, the day commemorates the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. A day of service In 1994, the King Holiday and Service Act was signed into law by…
Revisiting a Focus on Autism Healthy Habits
At the Autism Society of North Carolina’s 2018 annual conference, Mindy Govan and Alicia Lenhart, then Director and Assistant Director of ASNCās IGNITE program for young adults on the spectrum, provided conference attendees with many tips they could use to build autism healthy habits for their loved ones or themselves. Those tips continue to be…