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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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Shattering Stereotypes: The Intersection of Autism and Black Excellence

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024

Dictionary.com defines the term “Black excellence” as “a high level of achievement, success, or ability demonstrated by an individual Black person or Black people in general. The term is often used to highlight and celebrate specific examples of such achievements and abilities, especially as the hashtag #BlackExcellence.” Many African American family systems value Black excellence…

New Study Highlights the Value of Investing in Direct Support Professionals 

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024

New Study A new study on the economic impact of Direct Support Professionals in North Carolina has found that investing in increasing the wages of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who serve people with I/DD, as well as increasing access to DSPs though additional Innovations waiver slots, yields substantial economic benefits to the State of North…

ASNC Policy Update 

Thursday, Mar 21, 2024

March 2024 Medicaid Rate Increases and Direct Support Professional Wages  In the state budget passed in late September, the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated funding to increase the rates paid for certain types of services under North Carolina’s Medicaid programs to increase the pay of individuals providing the critical supports and services to individuals with…