All Chapter and ASNC events will be listed on our website calendar.  Please subscribe to the calendar to get the most up to date information!

Wake Chapter General Support Group Meeting: Open to Wake County families with children with ASD.  Chapter meetings will resume in September and are held monthly through May 6:30pm -8pm at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Cary.

Online registration for each meeting will open 1 month prior to the meeting.   All events are open and FREE but please register so we can make sure to have enough cookies and handouts available. Respite care is available but spots are limited and reservations must be made NO LATER THAN 1 week prior to each Chapter Meeting. All respite requires a refundable deposit.  If you need to make changes to your respite reservation, you need to do so no later than NOON the day of the workshop to ensure the refund of your deposit.  To make changes to your reservation, click HERE.

• October 23: IPADS 101.  Thinking technology for the holidays?  Learn the world of IPADs, IPODs and apps and how they can open up new possibilities for your child.
• November 27:Resource Fair. Did you know summer camp registration deadline is around the corner?  By early February you need to have your plans in order.  Come and get more information on summer programs as well as many other types of community resources such as RDI therapy, GF/CF resources, social skills programs and many more!
• January 22, 2013:IEP Dispute Resolution. What to do when you don’t agree.  Mediation, Due Process and more.
• February 26: Behavior Intervention and Planning, Practical Strategies for Parents and Caregivers. March 19: Adolescence and Sexuality
• April 23: Community Safety. REGISTER HERE
• May 28: Last Meeting – Social Pot Luck.

The Autism Society of NC (ASNC):

The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) has a parent advocate to help families in every NC County. Because they are a parent of a child with autism, the ASNC parent advocate has first-hand knowledge of autism and is an understanding and supportive person to talk with about your autism concerns. Because they are a trained and experienced advocate, the ASNC parent advocate can assist you with a variety of autism questions and concerns including:

• Connection to autism resources through information and referral
• Education and training to help you become your child’s best advocate
• Guidance in navigating the worlds of early intervention, school, community and adult services
• Connections to parents and families in your community through  ASNC chapters /support groups

In the words of one of our parent advocates, “We are a support person, counselor, problem solver, question answerer, resource finder and educator all rolled into one”

Please do not hesitate to call us with your questions and concerns.

To find the ASNC parent advocate in your area, please call our toll free number 1-800-442-2762 or visit the ASNC website at www.autismsociety-nc.org.

Moving to North Carolina?  ASNC’s guide on moving to NC with a family member with autism.