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: Potties and Patience
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…
Autism and ADHD: Positive Change Doesnāt Rely On A Diagnosis
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 didnāt help significantly. It wasnāt until college that I had the opportunity…
Halloween: Tricky for Treats
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…
Build Sensory Kits to Provide Comfort After Hurricane
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….
Public Policy Update | Sept. 23, 2024
North Carolina General Assembly Passes Mini-Budget The North Carolina General Assembly met the week of September 9, to pass a new version of House Bill 10, which originally related to local sheriffs working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The legislation was revised to include appropriations for health care, schools and other issues considered ācriticalā…
Elections 2024: Get Ready to Vote!
As a reminder, the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) is sharing information about voting in North Carolina during this election year through blog articles, social media posts, and other channels. Much attention will be paid this year to state primaries, U.S. Congressional races, and state legislative races. As a nonprofit organization, ASNC does not…
Training the best RBTs and BCBAs: Autism Society of North Carolina
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…