Meet some of our campers and learn about their summers at Camp Awesome in Newport, Wilmington, Winterville, and Brunswick and Onslow counties. These stories were shared by our camp staff as part of our 2018 end-of-summer publication, the Camp Awesome Chronicle. Registration opens for summer 2019 on March 1. Go online to register for the…
When Should Parents Disclose Their Childās Diagnosis?
Once your child has a diagnosis of autism, one of your first questions may be, āSo who do I tell?ā The best rule of thumb: If your child will require a level of accommodation, modification, support, service, or just patience and understanding in a certain situation, then telling someone about the diagnosis can help make…
Why Do I Get Overwhelmed in New Places?
When I go somewhere new, I am not comfortable. I am very guarded. There are a lot of things that could threaten me. I am not aware of this fear. I am not able to respond to you as I can at home. I am not the person you know when I walk into the…
Enloe Charity Ball: Alive with Purpose
Finding our purpose in life, what we were meant to contribute to our communities, is the key to a happy and fulfilling life. At the Autism Society of North Carolina, we believe that every person deserves to find their purpose and feel truly alive. The students of Enloe High School in Raleigh have realized that…
Employing Adults with Autism: You Can Help
The need for employment opportunities for adults with autism is significant; studies have shown that a majority of them are unemployed or underemployed. For individuals on the spectrum, employment not only fosters financial stability and promotes greater independence but also increases self-esteem and provides opportunities to improve social skills, grow a network of friends and…
Racinā for Greyson Ready to Inspire at Triangle Run/Walk for Autism
The Kidd family hasnāt missed a single Triangle Run/Walk for Autism since 2007, the year Greyson was diagnosed. āYou want to be around other people who are experiencing what you are experiencing,ā said his father, Kevin. Greyson was just 2 when he was diagnosed. He did not speak much or know how to interact with…
Always on the Move at Camp Royall
James Feller loves to be active outside. The 18-year-old, who has been coming to Camp Royall since 2014, especially enjoys hiking the campās trails. āI even gave him the Phenomenal Pathfinder Award because he showed me new paths to explore camp and have fun,ā said his summer camp counselor, Karla Yamilette Morel. James was always…