It is Autism Awareness Month – a time for people to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and better understand how they can show their support and appreciation for those whose lives are impacted by autism.
Every day at the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC), we focus not only on awareness, but on appreciation, acceptance, and inclusion of people with autism. We want people with autism, and their families, to feel welcome in their communities.
We want people to be familiar with the challenges of autism, so they can better understand how to engage with individuals on the spectrum. We also want them to see how their lives can be enriched by including people with autism in their lives. People with autism have much to teach us. They have unique gifts that make our communities better places for all of us to live.
Help raise awareness
The Autism Society of North Carolina website provides information and resources about autism you can use to learn more about autism and more about how you can make a difference in the lives of people with autism this month, and every month.
- Learn about Autism: What is autism? What are people with autism like? Watch this video to hear answers from some kids and young adults on the spectrum.
- Raise Awareness at Work: You can teach your co-workers about autism and build acceptance in your community! Download our free posters and slides.
- Show Your Support: Download our social media graphics and help spread the message and start conversations.
- Share on Social Media: Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We’ll post acceptance graphics that you can share to your feed!
- Learn How to Be a Friend: In this video, three middle-school friends, one of whom has autism, talk about friendship and how we can all be a friend to someone with autism.
- Watch videos to learn about how ASNC supports our community, and the programs and supports that help loved ones reach their goals.
- Employ adults with autism: Employees with autism are reliable, dedicated, focused, attentive to detail, hard-working, and have less turnover than the national average.
- Volunteer: Improve lives and support families with just a few hours of your time by volunteering with ASNC as an individual or a group.
Autism Awareness & Acceptance: More resources and information about how you can support our North Carolina autism community can be found on our Autism Awareness & Acceptance webpage.
- ASNC Calendar: Check out our online calendar for events, activities, and webinars in your area.
- Donate to Support Families: Your gift supports scholarships for camp, skill-building programs, workshops, and more.