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As a social service issue, autism is handled as part of the [[mental health/US/NC|mental health]] system, so much of the information on that page will be relevant for obtaining services. | As a social service issue, autism is handled as part of the [[mental health/US/NC|mental health]] system, so much of the information on that page will be relevant for obtaining services. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| + | ===Assisted Living=== | ||
| + | * [http://www.teacch.com/cllc.html Carolina Living & Learning Center]: mainly a demonstration facility; openings are rare and highly sought. | ||
| + | * [[GHA Inc.]] "Quality Services For Individuals with Autism": multiple facilities. Highly recommended by at least one source. | ||
| + | * [http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/reports.htm NC Division of Health Service Regulation Licensed Facilities]: see "Mental Health Facility Listing by County" (covers other mental health issues besides autism; extensive lists) | ||
| + | ===Discussion / Personal Experiences=== | ||
| + | * [http://www.city-data.com/forum/north-carolina/16798-autistic-services-north-carolina.html Autistic services in North Carolina?]: forum discussion 2006-09-26 to 2008-02-12 | ||
| + | * [[htwiki:Josh and The System|Josh and The System]] at HypertWiki: some bits of a case history in {{instate|Durham|NC}}, from {{thehypertwins}} | ||
| + | ===Education=== | ||
| + | * [http://www.jordanlakesa.com Jordan Lake School of the Arts] "An arts based inclusive school for children on the spectrum." Private school in {{instate|Apex|NC}}. | ||
===Organizations=== | ===Organizations=== | ||
* [http://www.autismsociety-nc.org Autism Society of NC] ([http://www.autismsociety-nc.org/html/links.html links]) | * [http://www.autismsociety-nc.org Autism Society of NC] ([http://www.autismsociety-nc.org/html/links.html links]) | ||
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* [http://www.mariposaschool.org/ The Mariposa School] in {{instate|Cary|NC}}: "A school of excellence for children with autism to maximize development of their communication, social and academic skills." | * [http://www.mariposaschool.org/ The Mariposa School] in {{instate|Cary|NC}}: "A school of excellence for children with autism to maximize development of their communication, social and academic skills." | ||
* [http://www.teacch.com/ TEACCH] ('''T'''reatment and '''E'''ducation of '''A'''utistic and related '''C'''ommunication-handicapped '''CH'''ildren) | * [http://www.teacch.com/ TEACCH] ('''T'''reatment and '''E'''ducation of '''A'''utistic and related '''C'''ommunication-handicapped '''CH'''ildren) | ||
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===Services=== | ===Services=== | ||
* [http://www.arcoforange.org/ The Arc of Orange County]: "Advocacy and Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities" | * [http://www.arcoforange.org/ The Arc of Orange County]: "Advocacy and Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities" | ||
* [http://www.asmcinc.com/ Autism Services of Mecklenberg County] | * [http://www.asmcinc.com/ Autism Services of Mecklenberg County] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:38, 10 September 2009
Overview
This page is about the care and treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities in North Carolina.
- Localities: /Durham
As a social service issue, autism is handled as part of the mental health system, so much of the information on that page will be relevant for obtaining services.
Links
Assisted Living
- Carolina Living & Learning Center: mainly a demonstration facility; openings are rare and highly sought.
- GHA Inc. "Quality Services For Individuals with Autism": multiple facilities. Highly recommended by at least one source.
- NC Division of Health Service Regulation Licensed Facilities: see "Mental Health Facility Listing by County" (covers other mental health issues besides autism; extensive lists)
Discussion / Personal Experiences
- Autistic services in North Carolina?: forum discussion 2006-09-26 to 2008-02-12
- Josh and The System at HypertWiki: some bits of a case history in Durham, from The Hypertwins
Education
- Jordan Lake School of the Arts "An arts based inclusive school for children on the spectrum." Private school in Apex.
Organizations
- Autism Society of NC (links)
- Family Support Network of NC: "to promote and provide support for families with children who have special needs"
- NAMI NC: National Alliance on Mental Health, NC Chapter
- Parker Autism Foundation: "a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to serving North Carolina children with autism spectrum disorders and their families" based in Charlotte.
- The Mariposa School in Cary: "A school of excellence for children with autism to maximize development of their communication, social and academic skills."
- TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped CHildren)
Services
- The Arc of Orange County: "Advocacy and Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities"
- Autism Services of Mecklenberg County