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==Organizations== | ==Links== | ||
===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 | ||
* [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}}. | * [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}}. | ||
* [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) | |||
* A case history (Durham): [[htwiki:Josh and The System|Josh and The System]] at HypertWiki | * A case history (Durham): [[htwiki:Josh and The System|Josh and The System]] at HypertWiki | ||
===Assisted Living=== | ===Assisted Living=== | ||
Revision as of 23:01, 18 March 2008
Overview
This page is about the care and treatment of autism in North Carolina.
Pages
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)
- A case history (Durham): Josh and The System at HypertWiki
Assisted Living
- Carolina Living & Learning Center: mainly a demonstration facility; openings are rare and highly sought.
- GHA of Albemarle, NC "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
- Autistic services in North Carolina?: forum discussion 2006-09-26 to 2008-02-12
