What does the future hold for my son? As a parent of an adult child with special needs, I have been asking myself the same question for the past 24 years. When my son was very young, I exhausted myself, my child, and all of my loved ones by going from one expert to another…
Recognize Your ASNC Direct Support Professional
Do you have a direct support professional who regularly goes above and beyond? Have they had a significant impact on you, your loved one, your family, and the community? Recognize their excellence by nominating them for the John and Claudia Roman Direct Service Award! This award honors an Autism Society of North Carolina direct support…
Social Stories for the 2017 Solar Eclipse
The Autism Society of North Carolina would like to partner with you to keep your loved ones with autism safe at all times. To help you prepare for the solar eclipse on Monday, we have created two social stories; click on the one that you think is most appropriate for your loved one to get…
Guilford Team Gives Back at Greensboro Run/Walk for Autism
College is a time for young adults to learn more about the world around them and their place in it. Tom Carmean, head coach of the Guilford College menās lacrosse team since 2010, wants to help the young men he works with gain perspective on people who are outside of their usual spheres. So last…
NC DHHS Releases Plan for Medicaid Reform
The NC Department of Health and Human Services has issued a proposed design for Medicaid managed care in North Carolina. The proposal gives individuals on Medicaid, families, caregivers, providers, and other stakeholders the opportunity to share feedback before DHHS submits a revised waiver to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the fall….
Transitioning Your Child with Autism Back to School
As summer is once again gradually winding down, it is time to start thinking about what you can do to help prepare your child so that the transition back into school is as smooth as possible. Summer is filled with more leisure time and fun-filled activities. Your childās day in school will certainly look much…
WNC Run/Walk for Autism is Chance to Share Their Story
Wyatt Ogden was not diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder until he was 7 years old. He had been referred for an autism evaluation by his preschool when he was 3, but he was high-functioning, and his parents did not want to limit him with a label. But Wyatt had some challenges in elementary school, and…
Tell US Senators to Vote No on Health-Care Bill!
The Senate is planning to vote on a āmotion to proceed,ā the first step in bringing a health-care bill to the floor for a vote early next week. At this time, itās not clear which health-care bill will be voted on. Please keep the pressure up and ask your Senators not to cut or cap…