Welcome to the ASNC-CC!!!

Welcome to the Cabarrus County Chapter of the

Autism Society of North Carolina

In January 2005 a small group of parents of autistic children founded the Cabarrus County Chapter of The Autism Society of North Carolina. Our group has grown substantially in the past 3 years. This year we will once again be committed to our core initiatives, supporting our families, and promoting awareness by offering the following:

Family Events: These are organized activities, such as bowling parties, picnics, Family Fun game and craft days, holiday parties, etc. for our families to come together, socialize, and network in a safe and fun environment.

Autism Awareness Fair: This annual event provides an opportunity for the autism community and organizations offering therapies, treatments, and information about services for those affected by autism to come together.

Book Donation: Our chapter donates books and reference materials about autism to the local library system. This year we will be doubling our donation effort from prior years.

Teacher Grants: Our chapter provides the James P. Garrison Grant to local teachers. These grants allow teachers in a variety of classroom settings to purchase additional materials to help educate students with autism.

Educational Seminars: Educating the community is a critical part of awareness project. This year we will be hosting sessions for local law enforcement and rescue workers to help educate them about autism.

Website: Our website offers information for those wishing to learn more about autism. The website also offers links to other sites for extensive information and resources. In addition, there are inspiring pictures of our loved ones participating in recreational activities and events. We provide a positive environment for parents and professionals to meet each other and increase our knowledge of autism and how we can help our children and our community.

Workshops: A new venture in 2008 for our chapter is to sponsor and host workshops to help our families. We will host at least 2 seminars this fiscal year.

The Autism Society of North Carolina strives to create a community where people within the autism spectrum and their families receive respect, services, and support based on individual differences, needs, and preferences.

ASNC has a Charlotte Area Advocacy Office that staffs two Parent Advocates to provide support and information to parents in 9 counties surrounding Charlotte. Our area Parent Advocates are Nancy Popkin and Kim Tizzard office number (704) 894-9678.

We look forward to being positive advocates in our community!

Autism - Just So You Know...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the second most common developmental disability.

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the world today—increasing at an annual rate of 10-17 percent—more than 1.5 million Americans currently live with autism and as many as one in every 150 children is diagnosed with the condition each year. Autism has become a public health crisis, with millions of families desperate for solutions, resources and policy improvements.

There are an estimated 30,000 North Carolina families affected by ASD and the number grows each day.

Chances Are, You Or Someone You Know, Knows Someone With ASD!!!

This web site offers links to other sites that are outside the purview of the Autism Society of North Carolina-Cabarrus County Chapter, (ASNC-CCC). The ASNC-CCC claims no responsibility for the content of any linked sites, or other links to those sites. ASNC-CCC, also does not endorse the content of these links. These links are in place for informational purposes only.


Autism Society of North Carolina-Cabarrus County Chapter
P.O. Box 5702 Concord, NC 28027