autism social skills Archives

Learning Skills that Transfer to Employment

August 6th, 2019

The participants in our new adult transition program in Wilmington are already learning skills that are transferable to future employment opportunities! Through a partnership with local nonprofit Cape Fear Enrichment Program, they participate in compost and gardening activities at Russell’s Reach farm once a week. One of our young adults, Anna, said the program “helps…

June 24th, 2019

November 16, 2019
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Internationally acclaimed author and presenter Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, returns to North Carolina for the Autism Society of North Carolina’s fourth annual fall conference, The Hidden Curriculum: Practical Solutions for Understanding Rules in Social Situations. The Hidden Curriculum refers to the set of rules and guidelines that children and adults may not be taught but (more…)

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Light It Up Pink!

April 24th, 2019

It’s Autism Awareness Month! Many of us like to show our support through our clothes, accessories, or even hair. I wear the puzzle symbol wherever possible, whether as jewelry, on clothing, or as nail stickers. Some people wear rainbow colors, symbolizing the diversity of the autism spectrum. My friends at the Autism Society of North…

April 17th, 2019

Leisure is one of the areas we sometimes forget when thinking of meaningful intervention programs. We get focused on teaching all of the other good stuff like requesting, self-care, and engaging in conversation. But think about some of the best times in your life – they were probably when you were doing something you love!…

February 28th, 2019

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…

February 20th, 2019

When we are called upon to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, we often find that a key area of focus is communication. Communication can mean many things, and it is not characterized only by what an individual expresses or tries to express verbally. Communication is primarily composed of nonverbal behaviors such as gestures, facial…

October 15th, 2018

October can be full of fun, Halloween-themed events, culminating in trick-or-treating. While this tradition may seem enjoyable and simple for most families, it can present a number of potential obstacles for families with a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). New social rules and novel situations (strangers, new sights and sounds, and itchy costumes)…

September 30th, 2018

October is National Bullying Awareness Month. For those of us with children on the autism spectrum, bullying is one of our worst nightmares. A nonverbal child cannot stand up for himself or easily ask for help. For children who have language, dyspraxia and social skill deficits can prevent them from recognizing that they are being…

July 12th, 2018

Preparing your child for camp can be daunting and nerve-wracking, but we have found some steps that will ease your mind and your child’s. Share pictures of the camp and activities with your camper: Because pictures speak a thousand words to our kids, use them to show your camper exactly what the camp looks like,…

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