Did You Know?
One out of every 58 individuals born in North Carolina will be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014
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Cost of lifelong care for individuals with autism can be reduced by two-thirds with early diagnosis and intervention.
Autism Society of America 2007
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Autism is the fastest-growing, serious developmental disability in the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014
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Boys are almost five times more likely than girls to be identified with autism spectrum disorder.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014
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Since 2005, ABC of NC has awarded more than $2 million in financial aid.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has been validated by research and endorsed by the United States Surgeon General.
Did You Know?
In 2015, North Carolina became the 43rd state to pass autism insurance reform requiring certain health plans to cover some services provided by ABC of NC.
ABC of NC is a non-profit dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services to people with autism spectrum disorder; ensuring service accessibility to individuals from any economic background; offering support and hope to families; and advocating for inclusion and acceptance.
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Check out this list of podcasts that focus on neurodiversity. Let us know if you have any favorites to add!
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#todayatabcofnc we enjoyed a sneak peak of @peppercorntheatre new show for young children #desvelado. We are excited to host the traveling show @abcofnc on Feb. 19, but you can check out any of the upcoming shows. We give this one 💫💫💫💫💫https://kaleideum.org/peppercorn/shows/desvelado/