Easing the transition back to school…itās 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…
Conference: Giving a Voice to People with Autism
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November 16, 2018
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
We are pleased to announce that on November 16, Tracy Vail, MS, will be the presenter for the Autism Society of North Carolinaās third annual fall conference at the Odeon Theater at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Ms. Vail brings more than 30 years of experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum to the (more…)
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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? Donāt 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….
Show Me the Data
Close your eyes and think of a behavior youād like to see change in some way. It can be something youād 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….
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ASNC Clinical Team Partners with Schools
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Finding My Purpose in Teaching Youth on the Spectrum
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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 ASNCās IGNITE program for young adults on the spectrum, provided conference attendees with many tips they could…