North Carolina Autism Resources

If your child has received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you might feel lost. You might feel many other strong emotions, too, including sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, worry, stress and much more.

Today, so much more about autism is understood than it was even 20 years ago. Professionals have much more information and many more tools at their disposal that can help them diagnose ASD at earlier ages, thanks to the advanced research and studies that have been conducted.

There are also more effective treatment options for children with autism, including the highly-regarded applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. Blue Gems ABA offers this science-based approach to behavior and learning throughout the state of North Carolina.

There are also a number of resources that can help parents of children with autism in a variety of areas.

Here are some of the best North Carolina autism resources available.

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Autism Society of North Carolina

The Autism Society of North Carolina operates as one of the chapters of the Autism Society of America. Its mission is to improve the lives of individuals with autism by supporting their families and providing education to the community.

The organization provides services and programs that are tailored to the unique needs of autistic individuals. Their expertise helps individuals be as independent as possible so they can achieve their goals and dreams.

More information can be found on their website or by calling (800) 442-2762.

The Arc of North Carolina

The Arc of North Carolina was born nearly 70 years ago, starting as a grassroots movement of families who worked to create services for children and adults who at the time were being denied day care, educational opportunities and work programs.

Today, the organization is committed to securing the opportunity for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play.

While The Arc’s programs and services extend well beyond just support for autistic children, they do provide plenty of options for parents of these children.

You can find more information about the organization on their website or by calling (919) 782-4632.

TEACCH Autism Program

Run through the University of North Carolina, the TEACCH Autism Program is a university-based system of community regional centers that offer a set of core services. They offer a wealth of resources as well as clinical services for individuals on the autism spectrum, throughout their entire lifespan.

They also offer virtual and in-person training and consultation programs for professionals who work with autistic children. And they conduct clinical research in autism.

The TEACCH Autism Program has many resources listed on their website that parents of children with autism might find useful.

You can find this list on their website, or for more information, call (919) 966-2174.

Disability Rights North Carolina

Disability Rights North Carolina is a legal rights advocacy agency that fights for the rights of all people who have a disability in North Carolina. While they are focused primarily on providing legal help to those who have experienced discrimination, abuse and other violations of rights, they also provide a list of resources for parents of children with autism.

This includes articles detailing whether autism services are covered by Medicaid in North Carolina as well as the requirements, who is eligible to receive those services and more.

For more information, visit their website or call (919) 856-2195.

Blue Gems ABA Supports Autistic Children in North Carolina

All parents just want what’s best for their child, in all phases of life. This desire can become even more pronounced if your child has autism.

In North Carolina, you have many resources at your disposal, and you should not hesitate to use any of them if you ever have a question or need.

When it comes to treatment for your autistic child, there’s no better resource you can turn to than Blue Gems ABA.

Our team of clinical psychologists are educated and trained on how to administer autism evaluations and give autism diagnoses if appropriate. If an ASD diagnosis is given, we also have a team of BCBAs who are educated and trained on administering ABA therapy to help your child build the communication, social and daily life skills that they may struggle to master.

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