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The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.

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1 in 36 children may be diagnosed with autism nationally

40,000+ individuals and their families receive direct services annually in NC

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Supporting children with autism in foster care and post-adoption

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. On a personal note, I donā€™t have a child with autism, but this topic holds a most special place for me because two of my own children are adopted from the foster care system. Addressing this topic represents the intersection of my professional and personal heart. Here in…

Autism and Food Allergies

Monday, May 13, 2024

I received a food allergy diagnosis at 10 years old and have spent years learning about allergies while also volunteering for the Autism Society of North Carolina. I began thinking about my experience with food allergies and how quickly I was able to get treatment because I was able to communicate my symptoms. I then…

Autism Parenting: The Impact Of “I understand”

Thursday, May 09, 2024

Although I am a clinician, Iā€™m writing this as a parent of a kiddo on the spectrum. This topic weighs on me professionally, but more so personally. As a professional, you may have tried to relate to a parent by saying, ā€œI understandā€ at some point in your career. Iā€™m sure as a parent you…