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==Overview==
==Overview==
[[category:US.NC]]This page is about the care and treatment of [[autism]] in [[North Carolina]].
[[category:US.NC]]This page is about the care and treatment of [[autism]] and other [[developmental disability|developmental disabilities]] in [[North Carolina]].
==Pages==
* '''Localities''': [[/Durham]]
* [[local management entities]]:
 
** [[The Durham Center]]
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===
* [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])
* [http://www.fsnnc.org/ Family Support Network of NC]: "to promote and provide support for families with children who have special needs"
* [http://www.fsnnc.org/ Family Support Network of NC]: "to promote and provide support for families with children who have special needs"
* [http://naminc.org/ NAMI NC]: National Alliance on Mental Health, NC Chapter
* [http://naminc.org/ NAMI NC]: National Alliance on Mental Health, NC Chapter
* A case history (Durham): [[htwiki:Josh and The System|Josh and The System]] at HypertWiki
* [http://www.parkerautismfoundation.org/ 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 {{instate|Charlotte|NC}}.
===Assisted Living===
* [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/cllc.html Carolina Living & Learning Center]: mainly a demonstration facility; openings are rare and highly sought.
* [http://www.teacch.com/ TEACCH] ('''T'''reatment and '''E'''ducation of '''A'''utistic and related '''C'''ommunication-handicapped '''CH'''ildren)
* [http://ghainc.org/ GHA] of [[Albemarle, NC]] "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)
===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"
===Discussion===
* [http://www.asmcinc.com/ Autism Services of Mecklenberg County]
* [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

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.

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.

Assisted Living

Discussion / Personal Experiences

Education

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