Close your eyes and think of a behavior youâd like to see change in some way. It can be something youâd like to see increase or decrease. It can be something that your child, student, partner, friend, or even you do. Have you thought of something yet? Great! Hold on to that for a minute….
Catch Them Being Good: The Power of Praise
As parents and educators, it may seem like we are juggling never-ending to-do lists. When you add managing challenging behaviors to the list, it can quickly become overwhelming. Some days it may feel like all you are doing is telling children ânoâ or repeating instructions over and over. You may begin to ask yourself, âHow…
ASNC Clinical Team Partners with Schools
ASNCâs Clinical Department provides workshops and coaching to school systems, charter schools, and private schools. This year, we have seen lots of great collaborations with school systems to equip their staff to better serve students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). If you are a parent, please pass this information along to your childâs school. Who…
Seek First Responders with CIT Training
If you or a loved one with autism experiences a crisis involving law enforcement, firefighters, or EMTs, what should you know? The first thing that you need to know is to ask for someone who has CIT training. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training is an intensive mental-health training provided to first responders. CIT training is…
Workplaces Should Offer Autism Trainings and Accommodations
Autism awareness is not prevalent enough in the working world. A high percentage of adults with autism are unable to find work or work enough to support themselves. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, less than 20% of adults with disabilities were working or looking for work in 2014. People with mild forms of…
What Itâs Like to Have a Severe Autism Meltdown
One of the biggest fears a person can have is loss of control of self. The other is fear of the unknown. For many with autism, the unknown can trigger a loss of control. One great fear leads to another. There are many sources out there that will tell you why we do what we…
Focus on Healthy Habits at 2018 Annual Conference
The Autism Society of North Carolina held its 2018 annual conference March 23-24 in Charlotte. We will be sharing information from conference presentations in upcoming blog posts. Mindy Govan and Alicia DiDomizio, the Director and Assistant Director of ASNCâs IGNITE program for young adults on the spectrum, provided conference attendees with many tips they could…
Why is This Behavior Occurring?
Everyone has walked into a grocery store and seen a child crying while reaching for a candy bar in the checkout lane. Perhaps youâve experienced a toddler cry and scream when you walk out of the room, only to hear her stop as soon as you walk back inside. If youâre a parent, you may…