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…
A Shocking Story, A Shocking School
Imagine being being strapped facedown on a four-point restraint board and being shocked repeatedly by an unseen person for swearing…and you’re a child. This is about a book that the Autism Society of NC (ASNC) will never stock or sell. Why talk about it, then? Sometimes we have to address the ugly elephant in the…
Through the Eyes of the Child
To truly understand a child on the spectrum, we must take the child’s perspective–by Kathy Dolbee “A child’s grief is little, but then, so is the child.” Percy Bysshe Shelley The above statement might seem obvious, but it makes clear that both perception and perspective play an important role in how a person views a…
ASA: Amazing Sessions!
Two weeks ago, the Autism Society of America held its annual conference in Dallas, TX, and I was fortunate enough to be there—my first ASA conference! What an amazing experience, with many different sessions occurring simultaneously. I have to say that it was quite a thrill to be standing in line next to Carol Gray,…
Local author has penned an amazing new memoir about her life with her son Chase
Local author has penned an amazing new memoir about her life and her son Chase, who is The Boy Who Loved Tornadoes.
Getting into the Holiday Spirit!
Do you think your child’s teacher, mentor, grandparent, or doctor could benefit from reading more about autism? Not sure which book would suite their needs best? We’ve got the perfect gift, ASNC Bookstore Gift Certificates! Give them a gift certificate this holiday season and let them choose an autism title from our website: www.autismbookstore.com An ASNC Bookstore…