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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]]. | ||
* '''Localities''': [[/Durham]] | |||
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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. | |||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
===Organizations=== | ===Organizations=== | ||
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* [[GHA Inc.]] "Quality Services For Individuals with Autism": multiple facilities. Highly recommended by at least one source. | * [[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) | * [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" | ||
Revision as of 15:22, 26 April 2008
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
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)
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)
Services
- The Arc of Orange County: "Advocacy and Services for Persons with Developmental Disabilities"
- Autism Services of Mecklenberg County
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
