In the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the role of quality supervision while training the best RBTs and BCBAs cannot be overstated. Through my experiences as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) student, I have come to deeply appreciate how effective supervision not only enhances the services we provide…
Rachel Barnard Named 2024 Roman Direct Service Award Winner
For her years of service and dedication to the Cohen family and all those she serves, Rachel Barnard is the 2024 winner of the John and Claudia Roman Direct Service Award. This annual award honors a direct service employee of the Autism Society of North Carolina who demonstrates outstanding dedication to individuals with autism and…
Micah Dupree and Calyn McMullen receive 2024 McCrimmon Award
The McCrimmon Award is named for Ed McCrimmon, a longtime staff member at the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) known for his outstanding dedication and integrity in service to individuals with autism. Tragically, he died in 2017. The McCrimmon Award was established to keep Edās memory alive while celebrating other direct support professionals like…
Support Groups: A Safe Space to Simply Be Yourself
The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) knows it can be challenging to find a community where individuals with autism and their families and caregivers can gather, feel accepted, and find belonging. Thatās why ASNC has established Support Groups in 80 counties across North Carolina. These groups provide opportunities for members of our autism community…
Public Policy Update | July 19
Autism Society of North Carolina Public Policy updates: NCGA Short Session Wraps Up Tailored Plans Begin NCGA Wraps Up Regular Short Session NC Legislature wrapped up its up regular short session at the end of June and passed a resolution to reconvene monthly until December 13, 2024, to address any remaining legislative issues including…
Parenting: Becoming Teammates Instead of Opponents
My husband and I have been married for 23 years. We have seven boys ages 20 down to three, one of whom has autism. Parenting an autistic child can be challenging and can strain other relationships in your life, particularly your marriage or romantic partnership. Ā Our marriage has weathered many stormsāparenting two children with…
Public Policy Update | June 25
NC House passes a budget adjustments bill; Senate releaseās āmini budgetā bill; Budget negotiations stalled In short session years, North Carolina legislators usually adjust the two-year budget passed during the previous year’s long legislative session. The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) Appropriations chairs in the House and Senate began negotiating these second-year adjustments this spring,…
Fatherhood and Autism: Words of Wisdom Part Two
Welcome to Part Two of our two-part blog series featuring the stories of four fathers who share the wisdom and insight they have gained while navigating the complexities of parenting an autistic child. Click here to read Part One of this special Fatherās Day blog series. Letās continue to explore the stories of these fathers…
ABA Services for Young Children: Home or Clinic-Based?
When considering ABA Services for Young Children (Applied Behavior Analysis), many providers offer services in the clientās home, while others offer clinic-based care or some combination of these two environments. Clinic-based care may be the right option for many individuals, but there are nuanced factors to consider when evaluating whether this environment fits your childās…