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Books on autism make great Holiday Gifts!

There are 1000’s of books out there today about autism, from children’s stories, to novels, to informational materials on how to teach your child with autism, to personal accounts written by adults on the autism spectrum. The variety is endless! There are so many books to choose from that the Autism Society of NC Bookstore…

Apply for a Free iPad for Communication Needs

The HollyRod Foundation is giving iPads to children diagnosed with autism who are non-verbal or minimally verbal.  Application deadline is December 31, 2010.What are the eligibility requirements?? 1. The individual you are applying for must have a diagnosis on the autism spectrum (as identified in diagnosis report). 2. Reside in the United States of America….

Upcoming changes for CAP MR/DD Waiver recipients

Changes are coming to North Carolina’s  Medicaid Waiver program, commonly referred to as the Community Alternatives Program for Persons with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities or CAP MR/DD. In July, the NC Division of Medical Assistance (DMA- which oversees Medicaid in NC) and the Division of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse (MH/DD/SAS) announced new policies for CAP MR/DD waiver…

New Resource on Sexuality and Youth/Adults with Disabilities

Want to make people uncomfortable?  Ask them about their sex education of their child with a disability (regardless of whether their “child” is 4 or 42 years old)!  What have you done to educate your child with autism about sex and sexuality?  If you need some help getting started, here are some resources.  A new…

Promoting Internet Safety for Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism

Teaching social networking safety: tips, tools, resources from John Thomas & friends.

Fun, fun, fun at Camp Royall!!

You and your family need to join us at Camp Royall this fall.  Our outstanding camp counselors and the fabulous Sara Gage have lots of fun planned.  Here are some highlights: Family Fun Days: the next one will be Saturday, October 16 from 12 noon to 5 pm.  Camp Royall will be open to all…

Get your social skills here…

  Okay, I’ve been on this autism-school journey for quite a few years now, so I think that I know a little about this subject.  It’s a never-ending quest for knowledge, I know that, and I also know that there are volumes that I don’t know.  Still, how is it that the Department of Public…

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability

Do you have a middle school or high school child?  You might want to check out this website:  the National Collaborative on Workforce dan Disability.  This website partners with many other organizations to provide resources and information as youth transition out of school.  Many of their publications are also available in Spanish. NCWD/Youth Partners Center…

Back to school—I love it, I love it not

Back to school—hurray!  I say that now with a sigh of relief, but not for long.  I hate getting up and rushing out the door, I DETEST homework and projects with a passion, and I don’t enjoy the constant monitoring of my children’s progress. What I do enjoy about my children being in school—besides watching…