In order to get resources in North Carolina, you have to start with your doctor or pediatrician. The doctor will refer you to get neurologically tested. We went to Amos Cottage in Winson Salem. Your doctor should give you choices, ask around and do your research to pick the one you feel most comfortable with. I was very pleased with Dr. Klinepeter.
After you get tested: If you get an official diagnosis, KEEP IT!~ It's important to keep all your information in a special binders, just like you should do with your IEP documents. You can apply for social security for your child, and you will need all this documentation. Your neurological doctor should give you a list of case managers. I went through Center Point in Winston Salem, and was very pleased. Your case manager is the one who finds you resources.. Such as In home speech therapy, occupational therapy, Play therapy. One on one, Respite, anything you may need for your child or persons with disabilities. *IF* you have already had an IEP meeting at this point, it's important that you give a copy to your case manager. This will help them understand what needs you may have.
Also, if your child is of school age, you can get speech, and occupational therapy through the school system. (If it is needed) Living in Davie county has been great for us, because the special education program has been amazing for Ethan. Although he isn't in EC classes, he has an excellent team working with him every day. IEP's are important! If the specific school district you're in isn't working well with your child's needs, They will send him/her to the school that is best for them. If you have options, check them out!! You know your kid, you know what environment they will be most comfortable in. I went to 2 different schools before Ethan went to Kindergarten, and I knew exactly which one I preferred.
Easter Seals is a great resource. Someone comes out to your house, and depending on your goals for your child, works with them one-on-one. Not only does it work on teaching your child independent skills, but it also gives you a break. Respite care does the same thing. Your child may qualify for a certain amount of hours a year for respite. Which means someone can work with them for those hours, and again, you get a break if needed.
There are companies that do in-home, and in-office therapies.
Also there is doctors that work specifically with people with autism.
Here are some links and phone numbers for some resources. If you are not in my general area and need help finding resources, let me know and I'll be glad to help! Also, if you have ANY questions, don't hesitate to ask:)
Amos Cottage: http://www.amoscottage.org/Home.html
3325 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-713-7400
or contact: [email protected]
Social Security Administration: www.ssa.gov
1-800-772-1213
Disability application: https://disabilityapprovalguide.com
Center Point (Case management)
www.CPHS.org
4045 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
(336) 714-9100
Carolina Case Management
http://www.carolinacasemgmt.com/
1-800-546-9636
Easter Seals UCP of NC
Eastersealsucp.com
4407 Providence Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
(336) 757-4681
620 West Innes Street Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 647-0256.
Autism Doctor:
Dr. Anne C. Hines, MD
8025 N Point Blvd Suite 215B
Winston Salem, NC 27106
336-896-0954
Support groups:
www.myautism.org/
1 (877) 654 4483
www.autismspeaks.org/
http://www.autismsociety-nc.org
Autism therapist in and around Davie County:
http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?county=Davie&state=NC&spec=167
Excaptional Childrens Assistance Center
http://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/
Camps:
Camp Royall - Autism Society of North Carolina
autismsociety-nc.org/index.php/get-help/camproyallinfo
Also** Davie County schools have an Autism camp for 2 weeks every summer if your child qualifies.
If you have any other resources you would like to share, please do! :)
After you get tested: If you get an official diagnosis, KEEP IT!~ It's important to keep all your information in a special binders, just like you should do with your IEP documents. You can apply for social security for your child, and you will need all this documentation. Your neurological doctor should give you a list of case managers. I went through Center Point in Winston Salem, and was very pleased. Your case manager is the one who finds you resources.. Such as In home speech therapy, occupational therapy, Play therapy. One on one, Respite, anything you may need for your child or persons with disabilities. *IF* you have already had an IEP meeting at this point, it's important that you give a copy to your case manager. This will help them understand what needs you may have.
Also, if your child is of school age, you can get speech, and occupational therapy through the school system. (If it is needed) Living in Davie county has been great for us, because the special education program has been amazing for Ethan. Although he isn't in EC classes, he has an excellent team working with him every day. IEP's are important! If the specific school district you're in isn't working well with your child's needs, They will send him/her to the school that is best for them. If you have options, check them out!! You know your kid, you know what environment they will be most comfortable in. I went to 2 different schools before Ethan went to Kindergarten, and I knew exactly which one I preferred.
Easter Seals is a great resource. Someone comes out to your house, and depending on your goals for your child, works with them one-on-one. Not only does it work on teaching your child independent skills, but it also gives you a break. Respite care does the same thing. Your child may qualify for a certain amount of hours a year for respite. Which means someone can work with them for those hours, and again, you get a break if needed.
There are companies that do in-home, and in-office therapies.
Also there is doctors that work specifically with people with autism.
Here are some links and phone numbers for some resources. If you are not in my general area and need help finding resources, let me know and I'll be glad to help! Also, if you have ANY questions, don't hesitate to ask:)
Amos Cottage: http://www.amoscottage.org/Home.html
3325 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-713-7400
or contact: [email protected]
Social Security Administration: www.ssa.gov
1-800-772-1213
Disability application: https://disabilityapprovalguide.com
Center Point (Case management)
www.CPHS.org
4045 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
(336) 714-9100
Carolina Case Management
http://www.carolinacasemgmt.com/
1-800-546-9636
Easter Seals UCP of NC
Eastersealsucp.com
4407 Providence Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
(336) 757-4681
620 West Innes Street Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 647-0256.
Autism Doctor:
Dr. Anne C. Hines, MD
8025 N Point Blvd Suite 215B
Winston Salem, NC 27106
336-896-0954
Support groups:
www.myautism.org/
1 (877) 654 4483
www.autismspeaks.org/
http://www.autismsociety-nc.org
Autism therapist in and around Davie County:
http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_results.php?county=Davie&state=NC&spec=167
Excaptional Childrens Assistance Center
http://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/
Camps:
Camp Royall - Autism Society of North Carolina
autismsociety-nc.org/index.php/get-help/camproyallinfo
Also** Davie County schools have an Autism camp for 2 weeks every summer if your child qualifies.
If you have any other resources you would like to share, please do! :)
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