My youngest son, Daniel, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3 1/2 years old. Our family was thrown into our own âhow to navigate our autismâ journey. Although my son has limited language now, he was essentially non-verbal in those early years. Communication was difficult. Thankfully, here and there, we met wonderful providers,…
Moving to North Carolina as a Spanish Speaker
I moved to North Carolina from Puerto Rico, and people often ask me how I ended up moving here. Falling in love got me here. I met my sonâs father in Puerto Rico and it was love at first sight. We dated long distance and then we decided for me to âjumpâ and move to…
Consejos para mudarse a Carolina del Norte siendo hispanohablante
Me mudĂ© a Carolina del Norte desde Puerto Rico, y con frecuencia la gente me pregunta cĂłmo terminĂ© mudĂĄndome aquĂ. El amor me trajo aquĂ. ConocĂ al padre de mi hijo en Puerto Rico y fue amor a primera vista. Mantuvimos una relaciĂłn a larga distancia y luego decidimos que “diera un salto al vacĂo”…
Family Navigators Service via Trillium Health Resources available in Eastern NC Counties
The Autism Society of North Carolina is partnering with Trillium Health Resources for residents residing in the Trillium Health catchment area to provide support to individuals on Medicaid through Family Navigators. What counties are in the Trillium Health catchment area? For individuals receiving Medicaid through the Tailored Plan, Trillium Health covers the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie,…
Disclosing Disability in the Workplace – My Experience
I am a late-diagnosed autistic adult, and I have ADHD, Bipolar II, OCD, and generalized anxiety. I also have dermatillomania, or skin picking disorder, and my information processing abilities rank 13th percentile. Physically, I have substantial hearing loss in both ears. This article focuses on lessons I learned as I searched for employment. I now…
Andrea Miller-Weir Named 2023 Roman Award Winner
When Direct Support Professional Andrea Miller-Weir began working with 11-year-old Alex Bagley, he couldnât put his face underwater in the pool. With Miller-Weirâs help, Alex became an award-winning swimmer and Special Olympics athlete. In the years since their first meeting, Miller-Weir has supported Alex through high school graduation, securing meaningful employment, and traveling the world….
Jo Herring and Karen Pullom Honored with McCrimmon Award
The McCrimmon Award is named for Ed McCrimmon, a longtime member of the Autism Society of North Carolina staff. He was known for his outstanding dedication and integrity as he served individuals with autism. Tragically, he died in 2017. The McCrimmon Award was established to keep Edâs memory alive, and at the same time, celebrate…
Sensory Worlds: The Senses and Sensory Differences
If youâre connected to the autism community, you are likely aware of sensory differences, which are so common in the autistic population that they were added to the most recent diagnostic criteria for autism. Sensory differences are common in people with other diagnoses as well, such as people with developmental disabilities, ADHD, sensory processing disorders,…
Our New Logo
The Autism Society of North Carolina is proud to announce a new logo, featuring the state of North Carolina. This new logo represents our commitment to serving individuals, families, and communities across the entire state. Previously, the logo was a three-dimensional puzzle piece. This logo reflected our ability to provide connections to services and resources…