Seventh Judgement played its first gig last April in Charlotte. The three members of the band ā all men in their 20s ā werenāt expecting much. They were the opening group in a show that featured five other heavy metal bands. But the crowd loved them, moshing and waving pool noodles. They were called back…
10 Tips for Navigating our Journey
Letās face it, raising children is difficult. And, raising special needs kiddos can feel impossible at times. When my son was very young, I frequently felt overwhelmed with it all. We had lots of medical appointments, therapy sessions, therapy homework, and behavioral outbursts to manage. We were entering a new world, the disability world, and…
Action Alert: Ask Senators to Support CARES Act
Editor’s Update: Thank you for your advocacy supporting the Autism CARES Act. Our NC Senators, Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, have both signed on to the reauthorization bill, and we are hopeful that the CARES Act will be reauthorized before Sept. 30. The Autism CARES Act will sunset (expire) on September 30 if it is…
Debra Wyatt Named 2019 McCrimmon Award Winner
Debra Wyatt might have saved Chris Schildās life, says his father, Bryan. Chris and Debra were at Walgreens, where he works and she supports him as a job coach, when a tragic incident occurred. āMy son was not 10 feet away from a man who had just shot the pharmacist and the pharmacy tech,ā Bryan…
Keeping Your Family Safe in a Storm
Dear Families, Friends, and Supporters, As we find ourselves in the possible path of a hurricane, 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…
Giving Back for Camp Royall
Each summer at Camp Royall, Tommy Guthrie Johnson is all grins and giggles as he enjoys swimming, hiking, digging in the garden, and singing camp songs, silly motions and all. Tommy, who is 14, is ācomplex,ā said his mother, Megan Johnson. āHeās so challenging but so funny and smart and cuddly and loveable.ā Megan adopted…
I Really Am Listening to You!
I really am listening to you! My eyes are looking elsewhere. Iām playing with something. Iām rocking. Humming. Giving an unpleasant facial expression. Fill in the blank! āNormalā people look right at you and respond. Sorry! I canāt! But I can listen! I AM listening! You are very important to me. Your thoughts are interesting….
Teaching Skills to Prepare for Back to School
Going back to school after time off for the summer is an exciting, but often overwhelming time. You may begin to feel some nervousness about how your loved one will transition to a new schedule or even navigate a new environment. To help prepare them for the new school year, it is important to think…