Dear Families, Friends, and Supporters, With Hurricane Florence possibly heading toward North Carolina in coming days, we share your concern about the safety of your loved ones. We wanted to take a moment to let you know that ASNC is here for your family. To help you prepare, we are sharing some helpful resources on…
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 campâs trails. âI even gave him the Phenomenal Pathfinder Award because he showed me new paths to explore camp and have fun,â said his summer camp counselor, Karla Yamilette Morel. James was always…
Greensboro Camp Helps EJ Find His Voice
EJ Clay is about to turn 10. He loves puzzles, bubbles, music, anything outdoors, and most of all, basketball. âEJ loves to play basketball,â said his mom, Cecily Shropshire, explaining that he is tall for his age. âThey call him the Little LeBron.â Heâs also very funny and is often the class clown, she said….
What Could Supreme Court Decision Mean for Your Child?
The beginning of the new school year is a good time to consider how you can make sure your child receives a quality education designed to help them meet challenging goals. Disability advocates across the nation are hopeful that the Supreme Courtâs decision in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District will bring changes that…
Giving a Voice to People with Autism: Why Is It Important?
Editorâs note: Tracy Vail will be the presenter for the Autism Society of North Carolinaâs third annual fall conference, âGiving a Voice to People with Autism,â on Sept. 21 in Greensboro. The conference will focus on developing functional social communication skills in children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are non-vocal or minimally vocal….
Easing the Transition Back to School
Easing the transition back to school…itâs that time of year again! The transition from summer to fall, more specifically from summer break to the start of the school year, can be overwhelming for everyone involved. The added stressors of back-to-school shopping, meet-and-greets with teachers, and transitioning into new schools can be challenging. We have some…
WNC Run/Walk is âAutism Community Dayâ
Daniel Landry knows firsthand what a difference employment supports can make. Landry, a 33-year-old who is on the autism spectrum, faced some challenges at his first jobs. He was capable of doing the work but needed a different way to learn the tasks. âA lot of times the employer doesnât understand autism or why youâre…
How Behavior Can Go the Way of the Dinosaurs
Extinction is what happened to the dinosaurs, the saber-toothed tiger, and the dodo bird. But did you know behavior can undergo extinction as well? Donât worry, behavioral extinction does not involve a massive comet colliding with the Earth. Behavior is said to undergo extinction when it simply no longer produces the reinforcement it once did….