Autism and Daylight Saving Time can be a complicated combination. Many individuals with autism value routine. It makes them feel secure to know when and why something is happening. So when the time changes each spring and fall, some individuals may feel a loss of control and have a more difficult time adjusting than some…
Revisiting a Focus on Autism Healthy Habits
At the Autism Society of North Carolina’s 2018 annual conference, Mindy Govan and Alicia Lenhart, then Director and Assistant Director of ASNCās IGNITE program for young adults on the spectrum, provided conference attendees with many tips they could use to build autism healthy habits for their loved ones or themselves. Those tips continue to be…
After the Diagnosis: Helping the Older Child Navigate the Journey (virtual)
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November 5, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This virtual workshop is available statewide for parents whose children were diagnosed with autism after the age of 8. Workshop objectives: To learn how autism may affect your child. To learn options that may help your child. To locate resources to support your family. To register for this webinar, please email Nancy Popkin at npopkin@autismsociety-nc.org. (more…)
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After the Diagnosis: Helping the Older Child Navigate the Journey (virtual)
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September 3, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This virtual workshop is available statewide for parents whose children were diagnosed with autism after the age of 8. Workshop objectives: To learn how autism may affect your child. To learn options that may help your child. To locate resources to support your family. To register for this webinar, please email Nancy Popkin at npopkin@autismsociety-nc.org. (more…)
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After the Diagnosis: Helping the Older Child Navigate the Journey (virtual)
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July 9, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This virtual workshop is available statewide for parents whose children were diagnosed with autism after the age of 8. Workshop objectives: To learn how autism may affect your child. To learn options that may help your child. To locate resources to support your family. To register for this webinar, please email Nancy Popkin at npopkin@autismsociety-nc.org. (more…)
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Transitions: Evernham Family IGNITE – Sparking Passion, Fueling Aspirations
Transitions, defined by Webster as āa change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another,ā can be challenging in the best of circumstances. For those on the autism spectrum, transitions are especially difficult. Whether changing activities, moving between places, or transiting through life changes, it is critical for autistic individuals to have the…
Sarah Waller, an ASNC Registered Behavior Technician Who Goes Above and Beyond
One hot summer day, Sarah Wallerās car broke down on her way to work. Waller is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) who implements Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) plans for the Autism Society of North Carolina. Rather than cancel the session with the client and their family, Waller walked three miles in 100-degree heat to make…
Finding Connection and Understanding in Support Groups
Being an autism parent can be a challenge when you donāt have a community of support and understanding. We are in a different phase of life than many of our friends who want to support us, but donāt truly understand the joys, tribulations, extreme victories and moments of defeat. It can be a lonely journey,…
Disclosing Disability in the Workplace – My Experience
I am a late-diagnosed autistic adult, and I have ADHD, Bipolar II, OCD, and generalized anxiety. I also have dermatillomania, or skin picking disorder, and my information processing abilities rank 13th percentile. Physically, I have substantial hearing loss in both ears. This article focuses on lessons I learned as I searched for employment. I now…